People don't buy houses more than once, or at least most people don't. So when one does buy a house, it is a point of immense importance that the transaction goes without any glitches and hindrances. Quality inspection is one such point where a homebuyer gets the opportunity to scrutinise possibly the biggest asset of their lifetime. The realty market is, unfortunately, filled with people seeking to reap benefits out of loopholes or ignorance of the buyer.

Imagine buying a necklace, which is claimed to be a higher carat count than it actually is, and you ended up paying millions? You might feel cheated and financially exploited! Similar to this instance, in the world of real-estate, developers have a tendency of making false promises to allure the homebuyers. Often the details are seemingly minute but they may come along with huge future implications.

The body of a building is one of the key components what you get for the price you pay, along with the ownership, location et al. Here we entail all the points you might want to consider regarding the structure of the building:

Ventilation

This is the first thing you should notice when you step into your prospective house for viewing. Good ventilation is the key to good health and hygiene in your house, especially if you live in a humid city like Mumbai. Bathrooms and kitchen are the two most humidity-prone part of the house, so it is better if you check some open air-channels for the vapours and fumes.

Flooring

Flooring is something understated but it's the most basic thing inside a house. It should be even from all the sides and properly cemented, otherwise, it might cause water-leakage to enter the actual structure, could also reach other people's space eventually. To prevent water leakage through the flooring, we recommend having a small drain-opening in a corner or at the lowest point of the house.

Drainage

Drainage systems are increasingly getting plastered upon in the current architectural trends. This is why checking them beforehand is very crucial, as should you get into any trouble afterwards you'd have to break through the wall or the flooring to get to it. Plus, any leakage might affect the strength of the structure and failure to treat such an issue is a punishable offence.

Electrical and Plumbing Fittings

These fittings have to be properly and aptly done to avoid any hazardous situation. Running taps and faulty wires are capable of causing more harm than one can imagine. One should take care especially when there are kids or vulnerable adults to be living in the house in future.

Plaster

Walls and their plasters could feature cracks and holes, which might be an unintended entrance to unwanted guests. You don't want it! Check if the plasters, and paint (in certain cases) done right. Also, the waterproof coating, or insulation depending on where you live, should also be paid attention.

There are several other, considerably lesser important, points to keep in mind when inspecting the house structurally. We recommend hiring a professional inspector in the transactions of higher ticket size if not your prudence and attention to detail should suffice.