Q: What is included in the fee?

• Complete home inspection conducted by an experienced professional. • Comprehensive written home inspection report. • Technical support for as long as you own your home.

Question 1

How long does the home inspection take?

Accepted Answer

A typical inspection should take 3 to 4 hours to complete. This can vary, given the current condition and size of the home, the accessibility of mechanical systems, and so on. As a courtesy to sellers, we recommend that they be informed of the timeframe in a pre-purchase home inspection situation.

Question 2

What do you examine?

Accepted Answer

We inspect the major systems of the house. These include the Roof, Exterior, Structure, Electrical, Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Insulation, and Interior. Our goal is to identify any existing major problems that would affect a typical buyer's decision to purchase.

Question 3

How much does an inspection cost?

Accepted Answer

Our typical fee for an inspection is $500. However, some factors will affect the fee such as the type of property (single family home, attached or detached town home, multi-unit home or condo) and the square footage of the home. If you are comparing home inspection firms, the fee charged should not be the deciding factor unless the level of service offered is identical.

Remember, you are considering a major purchase and your choice of home inspector should be based on getting the best value, not just the best price.

Question 4

What is included in the fee?

Accepted Answer

• ﻿﻿Complete home inspection conducted by an experienced professional.
 • ﻿﻿Comprehensive written home inspection report.
 • ﻿﻿Technical support for as long as you own your home.

Question 5

Can I follow along?

Accepted Answer

We encourage our clients to only be present during the final hour of the inspection for the walk through review of the inspectors findings. This gives the inspector the needed time to assess the property with limited distractions to ensure accuracy and provide you with the best possible inspection and report.

Question 6

Do I have to take notes?

Accepted Answer

You don't have to take notes during the inspection. We will document everything in a written report. It's much better to follow the inspector through, listening to his comments to make sure you understand. It's also a great opportunity to ask questions and to clarify anything that may not be clear to you.

Question 7

Can I ask questions?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! You may want to bring some questions that you have regarding the home. You should also feel free to stop the inspector and ask questions as you go. If the inspector's comments or explanations are not clear, please ask for clarification.

Question 8

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

You should dress comfortably and be prepared to spend 1 hour walking through the home with the inspector. You won't have to climb on the roof or go into the attic, so your clothes won't get dirty. During the colder months of the year, please dress accordingly for the outdoor weather and temperature that day for the exterior walk around the property.

Question 9

Can I bring my family?

Accepted Answer

Limited family and friends are welcome, but we recommend keeping this number small; this is a technical evaluation, and you will be interacting with the inspector — the fewer distractions, the better.

Question 10

Do I get a written report? When?

Accepted Answer

You do receive a written report. It would be unfair to ask you to remember all of the things we cover during a home inspection. The report includes a summary of the condition of the home and details on all the major systems of the home. It is delivered the same day as the inspection unless unforseen circumstances arise.

Question 11

If it's really bad, will you tell us not to buy the house?

Accepted Answer

No. Our goal is to report on the condition of the house, indicating potential repairs and potential hazards. Ultimately, it is your decision as to whether or not you buy the house. The home inspection is very important but it is only one piece of the puzzle. Only you know all of the factors at play. Your real estate professional can help you here.

Question 12

Do you offer a warranty on the house?

Accepted Answer

A home inspection is a professional opinion based on less-than-complete information. It's a little like getting a check-up from your doctor. It improves your odds of good health but there is no guarantee or warranty. Some problems can only be discovered by living in a house; they cannot be discovered during a home inspection. For example, some shower stalls leak when people use the shower but don't leak when you simply turn on the shower. Some roofs and basements only leak when specific weather conditions exist. Some problems will only be discovered when carpets are lifted, furniture is moved or finishes are removed. As such, we cannot and do not offer a warranty on the house. Home warranty programs are available from other companies that specialize in those areas if needed.

Question 13

Are you members of any professional organization?

Accepted Answer

I am an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector with 10+ years of experience. I have undergone extensive education and training on top of conducting thousands of home inspections throughout the span of my career. I also partake in extensive annual continuing education to keep up on the latest information and technologies.

Question 14

How many days notice do I need to give you?

Accepted Answer

Our team is ready to serve you quickly. However, when the sale of a home is conditional on the results of a home inspection, we recommend that you allow a minimum of 24-48 hours to arrange for a home inspection if possible. Sometimes contingency periods and other circumstances come into play that shorten that timeframe, and we work our best to accomodate.

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