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| A - A home is the largest purchase most people will ever make. You should learn as much as you can about the condition of the property to help you make a confident buying decision. You can avoid costly repairs and unseen problems that you may regret later. If you are a seller of a home and have a licensed contractor go through it before you put it on the market you have an opportunity to have the items repaired on your terms with someone that you know. |
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| A - A home inspection is a visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from the roof to the foundation. A standard home inspection report will include an evaluation of the condition of the home's heating system, central air conditioning system, plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic, and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; the foundation, basement, and visible structure. |
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| A - Even the most experienced homeowner lacks the knowledge and expertise of a professional home inspector who has inspected hundreds, perhaps thousands of homes in his or her career. An inspector is familiar with all the elements of home construction, their proper installation, and maintenance. He or she understands how the home's systems and components are intended to function together, as well as how and why they fail. Above all, most buyers find it very difficult to remain completely objective and unemotional about the house they really want, and this may affect their judgement. For the most accurate picture, it is best to obtain an impartial third party opinion by an expert in the field of home inspection. |
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| A - We feel our primary purpose is to educate our clients so they can make informed decisions. We encourage you to attend the home inspection. By attending, you will learn first hand about how the various components and systems of the house work together to create a safe and secure shelter for your family and where possible repairs may be done to make it even better. |
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| A - No. A professional home inspection is an examination of the current condition of your prospective home. It is not an appraisal, which determines market value, or a municipal inspection, which verifies local code compliance. A home inspector, therefore, will not pass or fail a house, but rather describe its physical condition and indicate what may need to repair or replacement. |
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| A - This should be done as soon as possible. Typically the home inspector is called in right after the contract or purchase agreement has been signed. However, before you sign, be sure that there is an inspection clause in the contract, making your purchase obligation contingent upon the findings of a professional home inspection. This clause should specify the terms to which both the buyer and seller are obligated. |
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| A - As your Home Inspector I will go through the building inch by inch to find and note any unseen problems and details that cannot be known from the curb of the street. The 400+ Point evaluation will help you understand the home's current condition. My inspection is based on the facts, not my opinion. I will give you personal service that you cannot get anywhere else. Let my 25 years of experience work for you. |
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