HOW MUCH DOES AN INSPECTION COST?

The cost of a home inspection usually comes out of pocket for the potential homebuyer. Costs can vary depending on the age, size of the home, and the type of inspection to be performed. The typical range is between $400 and $500. And, yes, you can use your credit card. 

CAN I ATTEND THE INSPECTION?

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I recommend that you meet with me on site at the end of the inspection so that you can ask questions and see how your new home works. My entire purpose is to provide you with not only a thorough inspection, but also an education about the various systems of your home so that you can feel confident in your decision making.

HOW LONG WILL THE INSPECTION TAKE?

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Knowing the length of time for an inspection is important because you usually have to arrange a time with the realtor and the current owner for the inspector to examine the house. Since an inspection usually involves looking at plumbing, wiring, roofing, and areas that may be hard to reach, it will require hours to complete. An average inspection will take 3 hours and more for larger homes or multi-unit properties.

IS A HOME INSPECTION A PASS/FAIL KIND OF THING?

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No.  Every home will have a list of things that can use attention. Even new construction has a list. Trades forget things, home owners do sincere but substandard work and just being lived in creates wear and tear on a home. My job is to point out these items and explain the inherent risk of not attending to them. Your job is to decide which items you want to attend to and what you can happily live with. However, we do list the potential health and safety hazards in their own category and recommend that you address these items.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MAJOR ISSUES ARE FOUND?

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The seller of the home is not automatically required to repair any problems that the inspector finds. As the buyer, you can negotiate for the repairs to be made before you buy the home and I can come back to verify that the work was done and done well. If the seller is not willing to do the repairs for you, you will need to make other arrangements or terminate the contract. If you still want to purchase the house but are unable to get the financial lender to approve the loan until the repairs are made, you may have to make the repairs at your own expense.

 

WHAT WILL THE REPORT LOOK LIKE?

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You will receive a link to the report in an email where you can view it online or download the PDF.  Myreport is modern, digital and simple to efficiently navigate. It will include  photos. My report is broken up into three color coded categories that differentiate the urgency of the issues found. Click here to view a sample report.

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ARE YOU AVAILABLE AFTER THE INSPECTION FOR QUESTIONS?

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Most definitely. Our relationship doesn’t end when the report is delivered. I make myself as available as possible to provide you with answers to your questions. Simply contact me via email, phone, or text.