Home Inspections

A home inspection is a complete visual analysis of your homes structure and it's surrounding area. It's comparable to taking your computer to a geek and having them tell you what could be improved. The home inspector will evaluate the physical aspects of your property and give you a detailed diagnosis of any problems or issues found. A home inspection will allow you to address any minor problems before they become much dilemma.

Homeowners should get an inspection before they purchase a home or sell it. Usually a home is the biggest investment that someone can purchase. A home inspection should not be overlooked during the purchase process. A home should never be purchased before there is an inspection. The evaluation will also be able to address any problems or issues that may surface before it's purchased. Vice versa with a sale of a home. A home inspection should be ordered before the home is put up for sale so you are aware of any problems that may arise during the sales process.

Other times when a home is inspected during construction or remodeling. There are many points during construction where the contractor may have missed a critical component during it's construction. A certified inspector will be able to take note of any mishaps.

A home inspection will usually last a few hours. The inspector will go over many items during this time. An inspection will include, but not limited to: roof, shingles, downspouts, overhangs, siding, exterior paint, sidewalks, driveway, grade of soil, plants and shrubs that may overhang or grow close to the home, foundation, windows, doors, caulking, attic, insulation, condition of drywall, tile, bathroom fixtures, electrical, plumbing, water heater, furnace, a/c unit and many other items on the inspectors list. If there are many problems with the property, the home inspection may take much longer.

There are always issues where a home owner says, "Why can't I do the inspection myself and save money in the process?" The problem here is that the homeowner would not be certified or licensed to complete the inspection. A lot of counties and cities nowadays, require that the home inspector be certified or licensed. This eliminates a lot of problems that could happen if an amateur takes on the home inspection.

The home inspection will allow for any concerns that come to the inspectors attention. If the inspector does find a minor problem, it will allow the homeowner to fix the issue before it becomes a much larger problem down the road. For example, if the home inspector finds a problem with the roof and it is fixed, that inspection could have saved the home owner a lot of money. That small problem could have lead to a leak in the roof, which in turn could have let water enter the household and in turn caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to the property. That small inspection fee would pay for itself in the long run.

The home inspector will go over the entire property and notify you of any problems wrong with it. The home inspection isn't a pass fail, but an acknowledgment of anything that could or is an issue with the current property status. A home inspector will give a detailed investigation and report to the homeowner regarding the property. The small cost of a home inspection will pay for itself in the long run.