| Frequently
Asked Questions
Q: How do I choose a Home
Inspector?
A: Call up and ask about their
credentials and experience. If for some reason you don't feel
comfortable asking this of the inspector when speaking with them on the
phone then how will you feel asking questions at the inspection. You
must feel that the inspector is qualified, experienced and attentive of
your needs.
Home inspectors are generalists and not to be considered experts in any
field.
Q: What will the
inspection cover?
A: A standard non-intrusive
visual inspection can cover everything from the roof to the foundation.
No exhaustive inspections are performed and a home inspection is not a
guarantee or warranty. You may need to further investigate many areas of
the home.
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that are included in the Inspection are as follows: |
- Attic
- Insulation
- Ventilation
- Roof & Flashings
- Gutters
- Basement
- Crawlspace
- Foundation
- Grading
- Retaining Walls
- Siding & Trim
- Driveways & Walks
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- Ceilings
- Floors
- Walls
- Doors & Windows
- Chimney
- Fireplace
- Major Appliances
- Electrical System
- Water Heater
- Plumbing System
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
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Q: How long will the
Inspection take?
A: Most inspections take about
two to three hours. These times may vary depending on the size, age
& condition of the home.
Q: Should I be present
during the Inspection?
A: We recommend that you be
present at the site of the inspection, from start to finish.
Q: Why use our
Services?
A: The purchase of a new home
is one of the single most costly investments that a family will make.
Along with the extra stresses this will add, there is also the fear
factor of, "Will This Home Stand The Test of Time?" It is also
important to know what YOU, as the primary investor, are getting for
your money.
A home inspection is an excellent tool
for you, the home buyer, to help determine not only the condition of the
home, but to also help foresee any immediate unnecessary additional cost
that may go unnoticed without the help of a home inspection. Home
inspections are not a prediction of future performance, but can pinpoint
existing problem areas.
Q: Why can't I have
someone in my family who is very handy or a contractor, inspect my new
home?
A: This is the biggest mistake
many potential new homeowners make when purchasing a home. Although the
person you are considering may be very skilled, they are not trained or
experienced at professional home inspections. Professional home
inspection is a unique skill like no other. Professional inspectors get
what we call an inspector's instinct for problems. That instinct takes
extensive training and lots of experience doing inspections to develop.
Many contractors, and other trades professionals hire a professional
home inspector to inspect their homes when they make a purchase.
Q: What if I have
questions after the inspection?
A: You can call us for a
discussion of the inspection results after the inspection if you did not
attend.
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