Why Chose Qualpro

While there are numerous companies offering home inspection services, Qual Pro distinguishes itself through several key factors. All Qualpro inspectors possess substantial hands-on experience as tradespeople within the construction industry.

Minimum Qualifications for Qualpro Inspectors

Registration with an industry-recognised professional qualification
NVQ Level 6 or a Bachelor's Degree in Construction & Civil Engineering
Experience serving as Site Managers, Contracts Managers, or Building Inspectors
Background in New Builds, Traditional Builds, Renovations, and Conversions

Additionally, Qualpro actively seeks inspectors with N.H.B.C. experience.

The reports produced are suitable as evidence when issues remain unresolved. To ensure the independence and impartiality of assessments, personal opinions are excluded from all reports.

Each report contains the following:

Comprehensive findings
Information regarding legal rights
Detailed recommended actions and their sequence
A request for response
Statement of developer responsibilities
Reference to relevant codes of practice
Buildings Ombudsman
A copy of the responsibilities document

Additional inclusions:

Applicable Code Requirements for homes reserved from 1st January 2024
NHBC Defined Tolerances

Qual Pro is committed to empowering clients by equipping them with the knowledge and confidence necessary to effectively resolve matters.

Whilst remaining impartial

External

Grounds ,paths, fencing, Gates

Entrance and Rear doors inc:- Patio and Bi-folders

For Condition, Operation and Sealed externally.

Windows

For Condition, Operation and Sealed externally.

Gas & Electric boxes

Sealed ,Operational and undamaged.

Brickwork

Major defects, Weep holes, Air vents clear & general cleanliness

Wall Penetrations sealed

Gas ,Water & outside tap sealed and Straight.

Fascias ,Soffits and Rain Water goods

Undamaged,Clipped,Secure and no signs of leakage

Garage Detached.

Door is secure, Roof, Fascia’s, Soffits and Rainwater goods,

Internal Condition :- Wallplate straps fixed, Roof bracing & Electrical items correct

Internal Garage

Internal Condition :- Wallplate straps fixed, Electrical items correct.

Fire door into Property, Fitted with smoke seals lockable internally. Self Closer, 4mm gap around door to frame. Fire Casing & 1hr fire door & Electrical items correct

Acco Drains undamaged and clear.

Grids Undamaged and clear.

Service covers Undamaged and clear.

Such as Manholes, Water meters ect

Roofs.

Identifiable issues

Drone use

Can only be used under limited conditions.

Vent Covers for extractors

Sealed ,Operational and undamaged.

Internals

Entrance and Rear doors inc:- Patio and Bi-folders

For Condition, Operation and Sealed internally.

Windows

For Condition, Operation and Sealed internally ,restrictors & Trickle vents

Electrical

Switches, Sockets and appliances operational & undamaged

Test Information inside Consumer unit { Fuse Board }

If the Entrance and Landing lights are on a 2 gang switch is there a warning that the circuit can still be live. As the lighting should work of separate RCDs a 2 gang switch can work off both at the same time.

Check smoke alarms are working

Heating

Zones correct, Consistent temperatures to all rads { Thermal image camera }

Hot and Cold water supplies

Correct way around & Temp test using Thermal image camera

Max 44 degrees Celsius Showers and Baths

Max 50 degrees Celsius kitchen sinks

Max 41 degrees Celsius Wash hand basins

Taps

Secure, pipes tidy and isolation valves fitted, waste pipes secure and not leaking.

Hot water tanks.

Are both hot and cold-water pipes insulated and the insulation secure, no sighs of leaks