The Home Inspection Is Perhaps The Most Important Aspect In Your Home Buying Process.
A home inspection is a visual, non-invasive, non-technically exhaustive assessment of the house. Home inspections typically include an examination of heating and central air conditioning systems, interior plumbing, electrical systems, the roof (including gutters, soffit, facia), attics, visible insulation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, foundations, and basements. Inspections may also include appliances.
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In considering a home inspector, you may want to question a number of inspectors to determine exactly what they do and how.
Some Questions Could Include:
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- What the inspector does and does not include.
- How long the individual has been an inspector and the approximate number of inspections conducted.
- Is the inspector associated with the American Association of Home Inspectors (AAHI) or the American Society of Home Inspectors
(ASHI)?
- The inspector allows you to be present for the inspection (A MUST).
- What type of written report does the inspector provide? Does it include
photos? How long between inspection and report?
- Does the inspector (or his company) offer to do repairs or improvements based on the inspection results?
(Answer Should Be NO.)
- What are their areas of expertise beyond basic training
and licensing requirements (such as mold, asbestos,
etc.)?
- The time the inspection will take (for the average house should be 3-4 hours).
- How much will the inspection cost?
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If you are satisfied with the information you have received thus far,
ask for references and follow-up with the references with
at least two important questions:
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- Did you have any undiscovered problem areas after closing that the inspector should have
caught? AND
- Would you use the inspector again?
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