By attending the Home Inspection, the purchaser gains valuable first hand knowledge about the home.
What Systems and Components are Inspected?
The home is examined for hundreds of potential problems.
The Home Inspection and Report are organized into seven
major sections:
of the home are identified, the existing conditions determined,
and the needed repairs or maintenance noted. An
estimate of the cost of repairs is provided for planning and
budgeting purpos
The Home Inspection and Report are organized into seven
major sections:
- I. Foundation & Structure
- II. Exterior
- III. Roof
- IV. Plumbing, Baths, Laundry & Kitchen
- V. Electrical Systems, Appliances
- VI. Heating & Air Conditioning
- VII. Interior
of the home are identified, the existing conditions determined,
and the needed repairs or maintenance noted. An
estimate of the cost of repairs is provided for planning and
budgeting purpos
What is required for a Home Inspection?A Home Inspection typically requires two to three hours time, and an interest and desire to learn more about the biggest and most important investment of a lifetime. The home Inspection is a necessity for anyone unfamiliar with the complexities of today’s home. The cost of the potential
major problems that can exist in a home today. |
Limitations to a Home Inspection?The Home Inspection is a visual inspection, focusing on major problems and unsafe conditions. It is not a listing of all the minor problems that may exist in a home. It is not
an insurance policy, nor is it a warranty that problems do not or will not exist. Only those areas physically accessible can be inspected. Very often there is no access into crawl spaces or attics. A roof may be to high or dangerous to climb. Surfaces may be covered with snow, debris, or personal belongings that limit visibility. Destructive testing can not be performed during a Home Inspection. As a result of those limitations, there could be hidden defects or other problems that may not be discovered during the course of an inspection. The Home Inspection and Report will inform you about these limitations. |
Who should perform your Home Inspection?The Home Inspection should be performed by an experienced Professional Home Inspector. A Professional Home Inspector
is trained to recognize and analyze all types of home problems, both major and minor, in all types of homes, old and new. A professional Inspector will be able to provide an unbiased, objective evaluation of a home, and present that information in a format which allows the purchaser to act with knowledge and confidence. |
Why is a Home Inspection important?
Every home has some problems. Some homes have major problems. Often, problems exist unknown even to the present owner of the home. A Home Inspection reduces your risk of home ownership by discovering any of the obvious problems or defects before you purchase the home. The knowledge gained through the Home Inspection allows the purchaser to make a more informed decision, and, very possibly, to avoid costly and unwanted problems in the future.
What is a Home Inspection?
A Home Inspection is an examination of the major components and systems of a home. The inspection includes a Report which provides the purchaser with an analysis of the condition of these systems and the need, if any, for major immediate repairs or maintenance.
What else is a Home Inspection?
Beyond a search for major problems, the Home Inspection is also an evaluation of minor problems and maintenance requirements; a comparative analysis of the home; and a learning experience about the home, its systems, and components. Minor problems and maintenance requirements are a common element of every home. The home Inspection outlines general nature of these elements. The home inspection also provides a comparative physical analysis of the home being purchased to that of other similar homes in the area. And
last, but not least, the Home Inspection is a learning experience.
last, but not least, the Home Inspection is a learning experience.