Should there be an Inspection?
Yes, be an Informed Buyer
Types of and reasons for inspections:
A house inspection can provide you with information about needed repairs or serious flaws, as well as peace of mind, even on brand new homes! Be sure to find out which inspections are required or recommended in the area.
Types of inspections:
You can have as many different systems and structural aspects examined as you feel neccessary:
Building Inspection
Chimney Inspection
Septic inspection
Well inspection
Termite inspection
Engineer's structural report
Soil analysis
Roof inspection
Radon gas test
Asbestos inspection
Pool/spa inspection
Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation (UFFI) test
Building Inspection:
You may want to arrange for a building inspection when you make an offer on the house. The offer can be made with a written stipulation that the offer is pending a satisfactory report. Generally, the building inspector will examine:
Plumbing system
Heating system
Air conditioning system
New HVAC Regulation
Electrical system
Appliances
Construction
Insulation
Try to attend the inspections. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from an expert about construction, maintenance, and repairs that may be needed in the future.
Note: In many areas you can purchase (or negotiate for the seller to pay) a one-year home warranty to insure against major repair expenses on systems deemed to be satisfactory during inspection.
If you would like us to have a reliable home inspector contact you, please leave us your name, e-mail address, and phone number. We will pass this along to our home inspector, and they will call you.
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