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Q. Why
do I need a home inspection?
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A.
Professionally trained home inspectors assist in maintaining
the health of your home and a property inspection makes home
maintenance easy by catching minor problems before they
become big projects.
In just a few hours you'll have a detailed report of the
condition of your home so that you can plan for needed
repairs and upgrades when it's time to make them. When
purchasing a home, many homebuyers have saved literally
thousands of dollars through information provided by the
home inspector.
Homeowners who have owned their homes for several years can
even benefit from a home inspector's knowledge of
maintenance and repairs, and experience to avert potential
problems. In many areas where disasters have occurred,
homeowners have relied on inspectors to help them identify
any damage resulting from storms, earthquakes, floods, etc.
Many independent and nonprofit organizations exist to
promote ethical practice and professional standards
throughout the home inspection industry. |
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Q. Who
exactly would require a home inspection? |
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A. When buying a new
home, new construction home or a pre-owned home, you need an
inspection for your peace of mind. Sellers also benefit from
home inspections by knowing the condition of their home
before listing. They are spared the embarrassment of the
buyers home inspector finding major defects with their home
that they were not aware of and possibly will hold up the
real estate transaction. If your new home still has a home
warranty through a builder it is smart to have a home
inspection before it expires |
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Q. I've
checked this house out thoroughly myself, why do I need an
inspection? |
A. Inspectors
have the training, experience and competence that comes with
being in the industry and inspecting hundreds of homes. We
know what to look for and what to look at. Considering the
average home, there are literally hundreds items that should
be inspected.
While you or someone you may know can examine the home and
roughly determine the overall condition of it, inspectors
inspect homes daily, each and every week throughout the year
and know exactly what to look for in a home. We detect
minor/major flaws, defects in workmanship, proper
installation and construction parameters and unsafe
conditions that the general public would miss. |
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Q.
What is included in your home inspection? |
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A. A
proper home inspection will take account of: Physical
structure, Roof, sub roof, gutters/leaders, and downspouts.
Overall plumbing and electrical systems, heating and air
conditioning systems, appliances, foundations, drainage,
septic or sewer systems just to cover a few. Every home is
unique and inspected accordingly. |
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Q. How
long does your inspection take? |
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A. Every
home is different, the average home is about 1800 square
feet, and usually takes around 3 to 4 hours to inspect
properly. |
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Q.
Should I be at the home inspection? |
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A. Yes,
you should be there at the home inspection. |
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