By
far the most common home inspection performed in the industry
is the pre-purchase home inspection. This is the home inspection
bought and paid for by a buyer in a real estate transaction,
usually after an offer on a property has been made. It is common
for the buyer to take the responsibility for hiring the professional
home inspector for verification of the condition of the property.
Although it is not his stated purpose, the findings of a home
inspector during a pre-purchase inspection may alter the selling
price of the house, and serve as negotiations points for pricing.
The home
buying process can be confusing and stressful. Not only do you
need to consider things such as price and location, you also
have to worry about whether the house itself has any hidden
problems that could become costly surprises down the road.
As professional Home Inspectors, it’s our job to look
for those hidden problems for you. The Home Inspection is an
unbiased, professional assessment of the condition of the house.
It provides you an expert opinion and professional report on
the condition of the physical structure and various systems
within a house. Giving you peace of mind on what is likely the
largest purchase you’ll ever make.
In order to prepare the report, an inspector must conduct a
visual inspection of the house. The inspection process typically
takes about 3 to 5 hours to complete. This of course may vary,
according to the size and condition of the home. We strongly
encourage you to accompany the inspector during the inspection.
This will give you a chance to ask questions and become familiar
with the systems of the home.
We will inspect all the structural elements and systems of the
home. Items that will typically be included in an inspection
are:
• Structural elements, foundation, framing ect...
• Plumbing systems
• Roofing system
• Electrical systems
• Domestic water heating
• Central heating and air conditioning
• Condition and general age of major systems
• Kitchen and major appliances
• General exterior, roof, gutters, chimney, drive,walkways,
drainage, & grading
• General interior, ceilings, walls, floors, windows,
doors, and stairs
• Attic ventilation and insulation (if readily and safely
accessible)
Additional items and systems unique to a particular home can
also be inspected. When the inspection is complete, we’ll
tell you of any problems that were discovered and discuss them
with you. We will also tell you about any routine maintenance
that should be performed, as well as answer any questions you
may have. You’ll also receive a full written report of
the inspection.Our goal is to discover and inform you of anything
we find that might affect your purchase decision. We’ll
tell you about any problems we find, and make repair recommendations.
We’ll also inform you of what maintenance tasks are required
to keep the home and it’s systems in top condition.
