Frequently Asked
Questions

To book an inspection, simply visit the “Book Now” page, select your property type and size, preferred date and time for the inspection, or alternatively, you can call us on +971 50 289 7226. If you have any additional requirements such as the selective moisture survey.

The inspection takes between 1.5 and 4 hours for apartments, depending on the type and size of the property. For villas, the inspection time will depend on the villa size. Following that, the inspection report is reviewed by one of our experienced engineers and then sent to you.

Inspections fees are priced per square foot for a snagging inspection. For more information, please refer to the Services page or call us on +971 50 289 7226.

The inspection report is based on the observations made on the date of the inspection and is not a prediction of future conditions.

The inspection report is here to make sure that you, a tenant or buyer of a real estate property, are fully informed of the condition of the property at stake. The inspection report would also help you in negotiating better the rent / buying price with the landlords, in case the report reveals potential needs for repairing the property.

No, your inspection report is not a warranty; however, it can be used as an indication of the condition of the real estate property at the time of transaction, and that, to avoid ambiguities with landlords and agents; for example, in case of conflict around returning the apartment security deposit at the time of move out, an inspection report conducted at the time of move in would help settle any sort of misunderstanding.

The inspection report is a nearly comprehensive technical assessment of the apartment condition, with over 200 items scanned.

Your inspection is performed by certified engineers and inspectors with a vast portfolio of experience across the region. All inspections reports are then re-validated by another team of experienced engineers.

Although it is preferred that the electricity and water are connected during the time of inspector, the inspector on the ground will make sure to test all electrical and plumbing equipment using our “out-of-the-box” methods. However, having no electricity connected means that the Air Conditioning system cannot be turned on, and as a result, moisture testing would not be accurate. Please make sure to have an operating AC before requesting a moisture detection survey.

To be able to conduct an inspection, our inspectors are required to receive from your side a non-objection certificate (NOC) from the current owner of the real estate property, prior to visiting the property. In addition, some building managements require additional documents. At the time of booking, please make sure to request the respective documents from our platform and to submit the owner NOC to the portal, so that the inspection process goes smoothly and to avoid any potential delays.

It is the responsibility of the tenant or the buyer of the real estate property to inspect the premises before making the transaction. In some cases, contracts include clauses that allow a period of time post contract signature (~1-2 weeks) for the new tenant or buyer to report any issues detected to be repaired by the previous owner / landlord. Before conducting any real estate transaction, all reparation responsibilities are borne by the landlord; after that, some contracts include a clause that reparations costing less than AED 500 will be borne by the tenant, however, most tenants / new owners end up paying more from their own pockets. Properscan is here to highlight any potential defects, before you make important decisions such as buying or renting a real estate property.

All cost estimations resulting from the inspection report are for indicative purposes only, and are based on average market prices for such services. The exact price of reparation of existing defects depends on the service / maintenance company to be hired.

Each inspected item will have an outcome score of 1 out of 4 possible options: Acceptable; To be monitored / tracked; To be repaired / replaced; Not Accessible.