Common Questions
About Home Inspections!
Q:
How do I choose a Home Inspector?
A:
Call up
and ask about their credentials and experience. If for some reason
you don't feel comfortable asking this of the inspector when speaking
with them on the phone then how will you feel asking questions at
the inspection. You must feel that the inspector is qualified, experienced
and attentive of your needs.
Q: What are your
inspectors qualifications?
A: All of
our inspectors are trained and are NACHI Certified.
Q: Can A House
Fail The Inspection?
A: No. A professional
home inspector does not issue a pass or fail grade on a home. A
professional home inspection is an examination of the current condition
of the prospective home. The home inspector will describe the physical
condition ofthe home and indicate what may need repair or replacement.
Q: When Do I
Get The Report?
A: At the
completion of the inspection our inspector will provide you with
a computer-generated report, printed in color, including a digital
photo of the house.
Q: What Kind
Of Report Can I Expect?
A: At the
conclusion of the inspection, the inspector will print an on-site,
computer-generated report which will be 15 to 20 pages in length.
The Property Inspection Report will give easy to read details on:
- The general condition
of the home from the roof to the basement.
- How things work.
- Major and minor
deficiencies.
- Suggestions to
remedy deficiencies.
- Any major expenditure
coming up.
- What to watch
out for.
Then the inspector
will review the report with you to make sure that you understand
everything.
Q: When And How
Do I Schedule A Home Inspection?
A: You generally
have between seven and ten days after you sign the contract to get
a home inspection. We would advise you to call us as soon as you
sign a contract on the prospective home. This will ensure that you
can get the inspection done at a time that's most convenient for
you.
When you're ready
to schedule your inspection just, give us a call. We have three
full time schedulers on staff to assist you and it's no problem
if you call on the weekend. One of our schedulers is on call each
weekend. Just leave a message on our office phone and the scheduler
"on call" will get back with you, generally the same day
you called.
Q: How Much Does
An Inspection Cost?
A: The price
of the inspection varies based on the size of the home. Larger homes
take longer to inspect, hence the fees for these homes are greater
than those for a smaller home. However, don't let the price of the
inspection determine whether or not you get a home inspection or
the selection of your home inspector. The knowledge gained from
an inspection is well worth the cost, and the lowest priced inspector
is not necessarily a bargain. The inspector's qualifications, including
his experience, training, and professional affiliations should be
the most important consideration.
Q: How Do I Pay
The Inspector?
A: At the
conclusion of the inspection payment is due. We accept personal
checks (made out to Certainty Home Inspections), cash and all major
credit cards. If you are unable to attend the inspection, we ask
that you furnish us with your credit card information when scheduling
your appointment. Your card will not be charged until the inspection
is complete.
Q: What will
the inspection cover?
A: A thorough
Inspection covers everything from roof to the foundation.
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Items
that are included in the Inspection are as follows
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- Attic
- Insulation
- Ventilation
- Roof &
Flashings
- Gutters
- Basement
- Crawlspace
- Foundation
- Grading
- Retaining
Walls
- Siding &
Trim
- Driveways
& Walks
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- Ceilings
- Floors
- Walls
- Doors &
Windows
- Chimney
- Fireplace
- Major Appliances
- Electrical
System
- Water Heater
- Plumbing
System
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
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Q: How long will
the Inspection take?
A: Most Inspections
take about three to four hours. These times may vary depending on
the size, age & condition of the home.
Q: Should I be
present during the Inspection?
A: We recommend
that you be present at the site of the inspection, from start to
finish.
Q: Why use our
Services?
A: The purchase
of a new home is one of the single most costly investments that
a family will make. Along with the extra stresses this will add,
there is also the fear factor of, "Will This Home Stand The
Test of Time?" It is also important to know what YOU, as the
primary investor, are getting for your money.
A home inspection
is an excellent tool for you, the home buyer, to help determine
not only the condition of the home, but to also help foresee any
immediate unnecessary additional cost that may go unnoticed without
the help of a home inspection. Home inspections are not a prediction
of future performance, but can pinpoint existing problem areas.
Q: Why can't
I have someone in my family who is very handy or a contractor, inspect
my new home?
A: This is
the biggest mistake many potential new homeowners make when purchasing
a home. Although the person you are considering may be very skilled,
they are not trained or experienced at professional home inspections.
Professional home inspection is a unique skill like no other. Professional
inspectors get what we call an inspector's instinct for problems.
That instinct takes extensive training and lots of experience doing
inspections to develop. Many contractors, and other trades professionals
hire a professional home inspector to inspect their homes when they
make a purchase.
Q:
What if I have questions after the inspection?
A:
You can call us and discuss all
the aspects of your new home whenever you like. Our service is a
long-term investment.
If
you want "Peace Of Mind" for
your next
home purchase, plus lots of extra value, then
give Certainty Home Inspections a call
Today
to schedule your home inspection!
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