What is a Home Inspection?
Why do I need a Home Inspection?
What does a Home Inspection include?
Do I need to be there during the Inspection?
How long will the Inspection take?
Does a newly constructed home need
an Inspection?
Why cant I do the Inspection myself?
What if the Inspection uncovers problems?
Will you fix the problems you find
during the Inspection?
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What
is a Home Inspection?
A home inspection is a professional, complete visual
examination of the all the systems and physical
structural elements of a home. Our emphasis is on
identifying existing or potential problems that
would affect a purchasers buying decision.
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Why
do I need a Home Inspection?
A home is the largest purchase most people will
ever make. It only makes sense to find out as much
as you can about the house you are interested in
before you buy. That way you can avoid costly surprise
repairs and problems with your new home. Our report
will also advise you of what maintenance is required
to keep your home in top condition. A professional
inspection will give you a clear picture of the
many systems and structural elements that make up
the property. If you are selling your home, a listing
inspection will point out any potential problems
that might be uncovered later by the buyers inspector.
Finding them early will allow you to address them
before listing your home, making for a faster and
smoother sale.
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 What
does a Home Inspection include?
Our standard inspection report covers all the major
systems and structural elements of the house. This
includes the condition of the homes heating and
air conditioning systems, plumbing and electrical
systems, roof, foundation, attic and visible insulation,
walls, doors, windows and all visible structures.
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Do
I need to be there during the Inspection?
No, you arent required to be there for the inspection.
But we highly recommend that you be present. It’s
a valuable learning experience for most people and
will help you get the most benefit from the inspection.
By following the inspector you can ask questions
directly and the inspector can explain maintenance
tips for specific areas. We feel you’ll be
able to best understand the finished report and
get the most benefit from it by having been there
during the inspection.
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How
long will the Inspection take?
The time will vary depending on both the size and
condition of the home. For most homes, 3 hours is
pretty typical. But for larger homes, or homes in
poor condition, it may take longer.
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Does
a newly constructed home need an Inspection?
Absolutely. A professional inspection of a new home
is important. We can spot potential problems early,
while they are still easy to correct. It’s
especially valuable to arrange an inspection before
the interior walls are finished. As building professionals,
we may find problem areas where the builder has
taken shortcuts or not done good work.
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Why
can’t I do the Inspection myself?
Chances are that even if you are very familiar with
home construction, you still don’t have the
knowledge, training and experience of a professional
Home Inspector. We are not only familiar with all
the systems of a home, and how they work and need
to be maintained, but we also know what to look
for to tell us that they are getting ready to fail.
But beyond the technical expertise and experience
a professional inspector brings, it is important
to remember that the inspector remains an impartial
third party. If you are involved in buying or selling
a house, it’s impossible for you to remain
completely unemotional about the house, and this
may cloud your judgment. The professional inspector
will provide an objective outside reporting of the
facts.
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What
if the Inspection uncovers problems?
Our report will tell you the condition of the house,
including needed repairs and expenses. No house
is going to be perfect. It is up to you to decide
how any problems the inspection uncovers might affect
your decision to purchase. If major problems are
discovered, you may want to try negotiating with
the seller to have them repaired before closing
the deal. Or perhaps the seller will lower the price,
or offer more favorable contract terms. In the end,
the decision rests with you, but knowing about potential
problems, before you buy, gives you the power to
negotiate and make the best decisions.
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Will
you fix the problems you find during the Inspection?
No. The code of ethics of The National Association
of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) prohibits its
members from doing repair work on properties they
inspect. This assures that there will never be any
conflict of interest by the inspector. Our purpose
is to provide an unbiased, objective third party
report on the condition of the home. |
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