A home inspection ends with a document: the report. It is the tangible outcome of the architect’s visit and, used well, the most powerful tool you have for deciding whether to buy and at what price. Here we explain what you will find inside and how to get the most out of it before you sign.
What is the inspection report?
It is the technical document the architect produces after a thorough review of the property. It records the real condition of the home, the defects found, the tests carried out and an objective assessment, all backed up with photographs. At Revicasa, we call this report the Home Inspection Certificate.
What you will find inside the report
- Overall condition summary: a global assessment to give you a quick overview.
- Room-by-room and element analysis: structure, installations, damp, joinery, roofing, and more.
- Photographs and technical tests: every finding documented visually.
- Severity classification: what is critical, what is important and what is minor.
- Estimated repair cost: a guideline figure for each intervention.
- Recommendations: what to check, repair or keep an eye on.
How to interpret the findings
Not all defects carry the same weight. It helps to tell apart three levels so you neither panic unnecessarily nor overlook what matters:
- Critical: they affect the structure or pose a risk (dangerous installations, structural problems). These are the ones that may make you rethink the purchase.
- Important: damp, leaks or costly repairs. They do not prevent the purchase, but they weigh in the negotiation.
- Minor: wear and tear and finishes. Easy and cheap to resolve.
How to use the report to negotiate
- Quantify: add up the estimated cost of the necessary repairs.
- Bring the report to the negotiation: it is an objective argument, not an opinion.
- Ask for a price reduction or for the seller to carry out repairs before signing.
- Decide with data: if the costs are manageable, you move forward with peace of mind; if not, you have saved yourself a bad deal.
How long does it take to deliver?
At Revicasa we deliver the complete report within 48 hours of the inspection, with all the photographs, tests and the assessment of the property’s condition ready for you to make your decision.
A good report is not just a list of problems: it is a tool for deciding and negotiating with confidence before you sign.
Conclusion
The report is what turns an inspection into decisions. Knowing how to read it lets you buy with a clear head, negotiate with solid arguments and avoid costly surprises once you have the keys.
