What can happen if you hire builders without my inspection

What can happen if you hire builders without my inspection

Many homeowners, when faced with mold or dampness, immediately call in builders. It seems logical. They deal with this kind of thing, so surely they know how to fix it.

But in reality, things can turn out very differently. The building company might be perfectly good and do their work with high quality.

The real issue is understanding what work actually needs to be done. To do that, you need to correctly identify the causes of moisture. And for that, completely different knowledge and equipment are required. With the naked eye, you can only see swollen paint or visible mold. You can spot that yourself, even without a specialist.

Here are real examples from my own practice. A full renovation was done, but the problem came back. The cause wasn’t understood. The work itself was done well. No complaints about the quality. But it had to be redone anyway.In another case, the wrong solution was chosen to deal with moisture. The problem went deeper and got worse. Moisture started accumulating inside the walls, under the floor, and behind furniture. From the outside, everything looked fine for a year, until a musty smell appeared.

So money was spent, and for a while everything seemed okay. It felt like the problem was solved. But in fact, now both the old and new problems need to be fixed.In such situations, the homeowner is left alone with the issue, not knowing who to trust. The renovation becomes a series of guesses, extra costs, and frustration. It is unfortunate. I truly understand how difficult that can be.

That is why I always say to start with a professional engineering inspection. It gives you a clear understanding of what is happening in the house and why.Once the problems and their causes are identified, the engineer provides a detailed plan of solutions. Only then should the work be passed to the builders. That way, you do not redo anything, you do not waste money, and you know exactly what you are paying for.