Property Inspections Gauteng

Residential · Commercial · Industrial

We start with a quality inspection — then help you prevent costly damage.

Based in Gauteng. Inspecting properties countrywide.

TLC Inspect provides independent, non-invasive property inspections for residential, commercial and industrial properties across Gauteng, surrounding areas and throughout South Africa. We identify visible defects, explain what they mean and, where required, assist with repairs, maintenance and cost planning.

What do we look at? Select a marker

1 – ROOF CAVITY & ROOF STRUCTURE

ROOF CAVITY & ROOF STRUCTURE

What’s happening underneath the roof matters too. Visible trusses, supports and the accessible roof cavity can reveal movement, deterioration or signs of water ingress that may not be obvious from outside.

Areas assessed depend on the Inspection, Investigation or Service selected and the agreed scope. Not all areas shown above are included in every offering. For more detail, click here →

Pick the one that matches your decision — not the biggest one.

TLC Inspect — comparison matrix

Inspection / Investigation / Service	Internal building	External building	Fixtures & finishes	Functional checks	Visible damp	Damp inspection	Roof system	Boundary wall	Visible defects	Defect inspection	Maintenance	Project monitoring	Budget planning	Repair recs	Repair spec	Physical repairs
	Inspection scope												Budget, repairs & project support
TLC Inspections
Essential Property Inspection	✔	✔	✖	✖	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔	✖	✖	✖	✖	Request	Request	Request
Pre-Purchase Inspection	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔	✖	✖	✖	✖	Request	Request	Request
Maintenance Inspection	✔	✔	Relevance	Relevance	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✖	✔	✔	Request	Request
Roof Inspection	Relevance	Relevance	✖	✖	Relevance	✖	✔	✖	✔	✖	Relevance	Request	Request	✔	Request	Request
Damp & Moisture Inspection	✔	✔	✖	✖	✔	✔	Relevance	Request	✖	✔	✖	Request	Request	✔	Request	Request
Building Defect & Crack Inspection	✔	✔	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	Request	✖	✔	✖	Request	Request	✔	Request	Request
Snag Inspection	Request	Request	Request	Request	Request	Request	Request	Request	Request	Request	Request	Request	✖	✔	✖	✖
Rental Entry / Exit Inspection	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✖	✔	✔	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	Request	Request
10-Year Maintenance Plan >	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	✔	✔	✖	✔	Request	✔	✔	Request	Request
TLC Investigations
Pre/Post-Solar Roof Investigation	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✖	✔	✖	Relevance	✖	✖	Request	Request	✔	Request	Request
Insurance Risk Investigation	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Request	Request	✔	Request	Request
Boundary Wall Investigation	✖	✖	✖	✖	✔	Relevance	✖	✔	✖	✔	✖	Request	Request	✔	Request	Request
TLC Services
Repair Specification	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Request	Request	✔	✔	Request
Property Consultancy	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Request	Request	✔	Request	Request
Project Monitoring	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	✔	✖	✔	Request	✖
Repairs & Remedial Works	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Relevance	Request	✔	Request	✔

✔ Included – part of the offering · Relevance – assessed where relevant to the scope · Request – separately requested / quoted · ✖ Not included

This is what a defect looks like before anyone writes it down.

Actual TLC Inspect inspection footage.

Roof structure

ROOF STRUCTURE / SUPPORT

Roof structure requiring assessment

Visible roof framing and support components require inspection to assess their condition and structural adequacy. Any identified defects should be evaluated to determine whether repairs or reinforcement are necessary.

Roof tiles

ROOF COVERING / TILE CONDITION

Roof tile defects and potential water entry

Visible gaps and irregularities in the roof tile covering may allow water penetration during rainfall. Inspect affected tiles and overlaps, and carry out appropriate repairs to maintain weather protection.

Shower drainage

PLUMBING / SHOWER DRAINAGE

Shower drainage and waterproofing concerns

The shower drainage outlet and surrounding floor junctions require assessment for proper drainage and watertightness. Defective seals or waterproofing may allow moisture to penetrate beneath the tiled surface.

Roof condition

ROOF CONDITION / MAINTENANCE

Weathered roof covering

The roof covering shows visible weathering and surface deterioration. A detailed inspection is recommended to assess the condition of the roofing material, identify potential leakage points and determine necessary maintenance or repairs.

NABISA

REGISTERED

SAHITA

CERTIFIED

NBR & SANS

REPORTING REFERENCES

BNI

MEMBER

PHOTO & VIDEO

REPORTING

GAUTENG + COUNTRYWIDE

Service COVERAGE

The disclosure form you were given says, in its own wording, that it is not a substitute for an inspection.

Since 1 February 2022, an estate agent may not take a mandate without a completed Mandatory Disclosure Form. Useful — but it records only what the seller says they know, and the prescribed form carries a disclaimer stating it should not be regarded as a substitute for any inspections a purchaser may wish to obtain.

You will also read, on a fair number of inspection websites, that “voetstoots no longer applies.” It does. Section 67 did not repeal it. If you would like the version with the legislation quoted and linked, we wrote it up.

How TLC Inspect works differently.

We tell you what we exclude, before you book

Every inspection type on this site lists its scope, its inclusions and its exclusions in writing. A concealed defect behind a finish is a concealed defect — we say so up front rather than in a footnote after the fact.

Cost planning where required

Where included in the agreed scope or separately requested, identified work can be supported by indicative budget and cost planning.

You get the footage, not just the write-up

Photographic and video records provide clear visual support for significant findings and a useful record for future reference.

Post-repair inspection available

Available where separately appointed or agreed. TLC Inspect can assist beyond the initial findings, from repair recommendations and specifications to remedial works and post-repair inspections where separately appointed.

NBR & SANS reference

Relevant National Building Regulations (NBR) and applicable SANS standards are considered where appropriate to the inspection scope. TLC Inspect does not issue statutory compliance certificates or specialist certification. Where formal compliance verification or specialist assessment is required, referral to an appropriately qualified professional will be recommended.

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Tell us the property and the decision you're making.

We’ll tell you which inspection fits, what it will cover, and what it won’t. If a different specialist is the right call, we’ll say that too.