What is a home inspection?

A proper home inspection is a 2 to 3 hour general, visual, non-invasive examination of the property in question by a qualified Home Inspector.

A qualified home inspector has invested many hours of training time learning HOW to properly inspect for and report on defects observed.  The average contractor or knowledgeable "friend" IS NOT a qualified Home Inspector! 

Don't take the chance, use a qualified Home Inspector.

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All the major house systems are evaluated, including;

  • Roof,

  • Foundation,

  • Main Electrical System,

  • Plumbing System

  • Heating, Ventilation and Cooling System

  • The site is also evaluated for proper drainage, the condition of doors and windows and the functionality of built-in lighting and appliances.

If problems are found in any specific area, you will be referred to a specialist in that area for further, in-depth evaluation and cost estimates for repairs or replacements. 

It is sort of like going to your HMO "Gateway Doctor". They will check you out and refer you to the proper specialist. A qualified Home inspector will do the same for a house. This process helps control inspection costs. Additionally, there are many "specialist" type inspections like Fireplace and Sewer line video that may be needed. No need to spend money needlessly if it isn't called for.  

A qualified Home Inspector can help and advise you on this.

Benefits of a Home Inspection

If you are the prospective buyer of a home, it is unlikely that you are well versed in all the various defects that any home can be subject to. Time and weather are very hard on any structure. Only a trained and experienced professional Home Inspector can properly evaluate a structure and its systems and report its true condition. All homes have some problems, even brand new ones! I've yet to find the "perfect house". What may appear to you to be a big deal may, in fact be a minor repair, easily corrected. On the other hand, what seems trivial can lead to costly repairs down the road if not addressed in a timely fashion. Only the Professional Home Inspector will know.

Selling your home? Get a Pre-Listing Inspection.

If you are the seller, it is prudent to know the true condition of your property before you put on the market. Today's buyers WILL get an inspection, that's pretty standard in this market. It would be much better for you to know beforehand and disclose or repair any defects in order to get top dollar. I have discovered many defects that sellers had no idea existed. These defects could compromise your deal if not handled properly.

Who has the time to sift through multiple offers, select a qualified buyer and do all the paper work involved only to have the buyer walk away when a significant, undisclosed defect is discovered?

GET A PRE-LISTING INSPECTION AND ELIMINATE THE HASSLE UP FRONT!