Pre-Purchase Inspection
Independent assessment of a used machine's condition, compliance and history before you commit to buying it.
A pre-purchase inspection tells a buyer what they are really acquiring before money changes hands. Used EWPs and cranes can hide expensive structural, hydraulic and compliance problems behind a fresh coat of paint, and a machine's asking price rarely reflects an imminent major inspection or a documentation gap. Our independent inspection establishes the machine's true condition, its compliance status and the likely near-term costs, so the purchase decision is made on facts.
What a pre-purchase inspection covers
We assess the machine's structure, hydraulics, controls and safety systems, verify its compliance plate and ratings, and review its log book and inspection history. Crucially, we identify looming costs: an overdue or near-due major inspection, worn components approaching replacement, or documentation that will need reconstructing.
The result is a clear picture of both the machine's present condition and the investment it will demand shortly after purchase, which is often the deciding factor in negotiations.
- Condition assessment of structure, hydraulics and controls
- Verification of compliance plate, ratings and history
- Identification of imminent inspection and repair costs
- Independent basis for price negotiation
Why buy with an inspection
The seller knows the machine; the buyer usually does not. An independent inspection levels that asymmetry, protecting the buyer from inheriting another owner's deferred maintenance and compliance debt. The cost of the inspection is trivial against the cost of a machine that needs a major inspection or structural repair weeks after delivery.
The deliverable
You receive a signed report on condition, compliance and anticipated costs, giving you an evidence-based footing for the purchase decision and any negotiation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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