Below you will find Inspecto’s terms and conditions applicable where the property is not for sale or not sold.
Inspection Fees
Payment terms: There is nothing to pay to get the inspection booked. As the property is not for sale or not sold, you settle our fee directly — we invoice you after the inspection, and payment is due before certificates, reports or quotations are released.
Single inspection: If only one inspection is required, the minimum call-out fee is R 740.
Multi-inspection pricing: Where more than one inspection is booked for the same property, a sliding-scale multi-inspection discount may apply. The more inspections completed in one visit, the lower the fee per inspection.
Example Multi-Inspection Pricing
The examples below show how multi-inspection pricing works for a standard house. Your exact fee depends on the inspections selected and property type.
Example 1: Set of two inspections
| Inspection | Fee |
|---|---|
| Electrical | R 625 |
| Water | R 625 |
| Total | R 1,250 |
| Bundle saving | – R 60 |
Example 2: Full set of 5 inspections
| Inspection | Fee |
|---|---|
| Electrical | R 540 |
| Water | R 540 |
| Gas | R 540 |
| Beetle | R 540 |
| Electric Fence | R 540 |
| Total | R 2,700 |
| Bundle saving | – R 575 |
These examples are generated from the current pricing rules and include VAT.
Please note:
- Standard house pricing applies to typical residential properties, generally 3-4 bedrooms, single-dwelling premises, with inspection time of up to 1.5 hours.
- Larger or non-standard properties, including homes with outbuildings, flatlets, multiple structures, farms, guest houses, commercial or industrial premises, may require additional inspection time.
- If additional time is required, only the inspection that runs over the standard allowance is charged at the applicable hourly rate.
- If only one inspection is required, the minimum call-out fee applies.
- Travel costs may apply outside the general Cape Town Peninsula area.
Procedures
- Inspection: The first step in obtaining a COC is to inspect the property to meet the required standards. Inspection fees are payable whether our quote for repairs is accepted or not.
- If no faults are found: A COC will be issued at no additional cost once the inspection invoice is paid.
- If faults are found: A detailed report and repair quotation will be provided after payment of the inspection invoice.
Terms and Conditions for Repairs
Repair Costs
Only applicable if faults are found and the repair quotes are accepted.
Repair costs are settled directly. A 50% deposit is required before repair work can begin, and you will receive a deposit invoice. The balance is due upon completion of the repairs and must be paid before certificates are released.
All repair quotations are valid for 30 days.
Callout Fees
Our call-out fee, being the minimum charge for inspections, maintenance or repairs, is R 740 including VAT.
Re-inspections
If another contractor performs the repairs, ensure they are qualified to issue your COC. We cannot be held responsible for third-party workmanship. A re-inspection, for example when an insurance company uses its own contractor, will incur a call-out fee equivalent to the initial inspection fee.