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While we are performing the inspections, we prefer that our clients join us along the way. This helps our clients better understand our findings and gives the chance for the questions to be asked to ensure that you know the implications. This is also your chance to get educated on the house and all it’s systems.
Home Inspection Process
Professional Home Inspections for a Safer, Smarter Investment
A home inspection is an essential step in understanding the condition of a property and helps you make an informed purchasing decision. It provides valuable information about the home’s systems and components as they are at the time of inspection.
Each home is unique, and our goal is to ensure you’re well-informed about your specific home. We highly encourage your presence during the inspection, so we can address any questions orconcerns in real-time. Our commitment is to go beyond a standard checklist – we want to make sure you understand your home fully.
During the Inspection
Exterior InspectionWe will begin by inspecting all exterior components of the home, including:
Interior InspectionMoving inside, we will assess:
What We Can and Can’t Inspect:
While we can identify almost all home problems using the right tools and techniques, there are some limitations. For example, we cannot make openings in walls to inspect behind them. We recommend scheduling the inspection during daylight hours to ensure we can properly inspect the exterior of the home.
Post-Inspection Review:
Once the inspection is complete, we’ll walk you through any concerns we’ve identified and answer all your questions. Remember, no home is perfect. Understanding how your home compares to others in the market is crucial to making an informed decision. We will do our best to provide you with the right information to help guide your decision-making process.
Important to Note:
A home inspection is not a warranty or guarantee regarding the condition of the home. Our primary goal is to help you become better informed about your property. After the inspection, you’ll receive a detailed written report summarizing our findings.
Continued Support:
We’re here for you even after the inspection. If you have any questions or concerns in the future, or need an unbiased opinion on any work being done, don’t hesitate to reach out. We want you to feel confident in your decision long after the inspection is complete.
Home Inspections Explained
A home inspection is intended to provide information about the condition of the home’s systems and components at the time of the inspection. An inspection will help you make an informed purchase decision.
Each home is unique, and we do what it takes to ensure you are informed about your specific home. We also encourage you to be present for the home inspection so that we can answer any of your questions. We are committed to making sure that YOU are informed, which goes beyond filling out a standard home inspection checklist. During the Inspection the Inspector will show you the vital areas of the home so you are aware of the maintenance items as well as the shut offs for the different systems of your home.
Starting with the exterior of your house, we will inspect all exterior home components including roofing, flashing, chimneys, gutters, downspouts, wall surfaces, windows, doors, driveway, the foundation and the grading around it.
There are some limits to what can be inspected, e.g. we cannot make openings in walls to inspect behind them. However, knowing how to find problems and having the proper technology, we can identify almost any problem with a home. We recommend having a home inspection done during daylight hours so the exterior can be properly seen.
Once the inspection is complete we go through any concerns you may have and answer any questions. There is no such thing as a perfect house, so understanding how your home compares to the rest of the market is critical to making an informed decision. We will try to answer any questions that help you make a highly informed decision.
Note that a home inspection is not a warranty or guarantee about the condition of your house. Our goal is to make you better informed and we will provide you with a written report and do our best to make sure you have the proper information to make your decision.
We will be available to you for the years following to answer any question or concern which includes an unbiased opinion in the event you are having work done on your property.
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Faq's
Why do I need a home inspection?
A home inspection helps identify structural issues, safety concerns, and necessary repairs, giving you a clear picture of the property's condition before buying or selling.
How long does a home inspection take?
Most home inspections take 2 to 4 hours, depending on the size and condition of the property. A detailed report is typically provided shortly after.
What does a home inspection include?
A standard inspection covers the structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other key systems, ensuring the home is safe and functional.
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