Pre-inspection Services

"Helping you have a good look before you buy."

Professional Advice & Assistance

Meridian Homes® Pre-inspection Services helps take the guesswork and uncertainty away from buying a new landed house.

This is an inspection for major issues relating to structural integrity, major water ingress, and permanently inherent issues of concern that may not be solvable. It harnesses the extensive hands-on experience of the Architect to spot, identify & postulate of possible ways & costs to resolve the issues on a permanent basis (if at all possible, other than rebuilding).

We aim to inspect & advise if a property should be bought AT ALL. In 20 years of our inspection, we have roughly advised 60% of our landed property inspection to abort their potential purchase. Often such negative advisory relates to major illegal works, hidden land encumbrances not shown during legal conveyancing, claims by agents of brand new works (when it is not), prohibitive costs for an anticipated work etc. This is not an inspection for minor defects.

Contact us before you commit to any purchase and we will give you the peace of mind that you are not buying hidden defects along with your dream home.

Who we are

Qualified and registered Architects with practical exposure to the design and construction of landed properties and boutique developments in the region.

What we offer

Services relating to:
  1. Diagnosing of common problems in landed properties, especially pertaining to water ingress, sound pollution, roofing, and maintenance.
  2. Pre-purchase inspection relating to the physical condition of a property.
  3. Expert witness testimony in the Court of Singapore, for arbitration cases or otherwise.
  4. Building detailing insights, specification control and for ease of maintenance, with practical detailing considerations.
  5. Project management of builders with particular emphasis on risk (flight) management, fiscal and quality control, thus streamlining traditionally tedious methods of contractor management.
  6. Structural assessment of existing building structures, so as to reduce building costs by employing or rehabilitating existing structures.

Our equipment

  1. Latest state-of-the-art building diagnostic equipment, backed by solid hands-on practical experience in landed properties in Southeast Asia.
  2. We own and operate digital, laser and thermographic imagery equipment that allows us to investigate most of the common building defects and problems; our investment in such sophisticated equipment is testimony of our commitment to correct building and detailing. We proudly operate FLUKE and HILTI range of digital and imagery equipment.

  • Sewer inspection camera system

  • Thermographic camera

  • State of underground pipes as imaged by mini underground probe

  • High-pressure jet machine to clear choked drains and sewer systems

  • Laser measurement instrument

  • Laser levelling machine, configured to secure a 3-D, 360 degree level

  • Moisture meter

  • Non-contact laser thermometer

Notes:

  1. Limitations are to be expected during a limited inspection. For full inspection, please refer to this link.
  2. Subject to confirmation depending on age and complexity of property.