A typical inspection should take 2-3 hours to complete. This can vary, given the current condition and size of the home, the accessibility of mechanical systems, and other factors.
We inspect the major systems of the house. This includes the roof, exterior, foundation, 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.
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You are not required to be there for the inspection but we do encourage you to attend. The inspection is a valuable learning experience for most homebuyers.
Yes. You can bring some questions that you have regarding the home. You may also feel free to stop the inspector and ask questions as you go. We do our best to go through your inspection in an easy-to-understand manner.
You should dress comfortably and be prepared to spend two or more hours walking through the home with the inspector. You do not have to go into the attic or crawlspaces so your clothes will not get dirty.
We recommend that you do not bring your family. This is a technical evaluation, and you should focus on the comments made by your inspector. The fewer distractions, the better.
A home inspection is a professional assessment based on less-than-complete information. Similar to a check-up from your doctor, it may improve your odds of good health but there is no guarantee or warranty.
Some issues can only be discovered from living in a house, and cannot be found during a home inspection. For example, some shower enclosures leak from continuous use but do not leak when you simply turn on the shower. Some roofs and basements only leak when specific weather conditions exist. Other problems can be discovered when carpets are lifted or furniture is moved. For this reason, we cannot and do not offer a warranty on the house.
The code of conduct we adhere to does not allow us to do repair work on inspected properties. This ensures no conflict of interest by the inspector. Our purpose is to provide an unbiased, objective third-party report on the current condition of the home. The following link leads to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)® website where you can read about the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that licensed home inspectors must follow: https://www.nachi.org/sop.htm
