Home Inspection Process.

A Home Inspection should have a distinct two-prong focus. First, the primary goal is to clearly identify any potential significant defect that will affect your buying decision, and give you a realistic approximation of repair costs. Second, is to clearly identify any areas in need of near term repairs or any components that are reaching the end of their useful life span. Even though it is secondary, this area provides very useful information that you will need when setting up your maintenance budget.

A typical Home Inspection can be separated into three distinct areas:

• The Home Inspection – where you meet your Home Inspector and the actual evaluation of the property takes place. The inspection of a typical home usually takes between 1½ to 3 hours, depending on the size and condition of the home.

• The Report & Summary – given at the end of the Inspection, where the condition of the house is summarized for you, and any significant defects and their repair costs are brought to your attention.  (See a completed copy of one of our Home Inspection Reports)

• Resource After The Inspection – an Inspector should make himself available to you after the Inspection, to clarify or answer any questions you may have about the Inspection and Report. This is part of the Inspection, and you should not expect to be charged an extra fee for this. An Inspector can be an invaluable resource for you, long after you have moved in. He can help provide you with referrals for contractors, advice, and tips on home repairs, etc. Most Inspectors will not charge you for consultation over the telephone. If you want a home visit, however, expect a fee to be involved.

A quality Home Inspection, performed by a professional, is designed to provide you with the information you need to make a more informed decision about your potential purchase. You should be able to walk away from the Inspection knowing, in a clear way, what your immediate major issues are (if any), and what items will need repair and/or maintenance in the near term. 

See our home inspection pricing and fee structure.