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What is a Home
Inspection?
Why do I need a Home
Inspection?
What does a Home Inspection
include?
Do I need to be there during
the Inspection?
How long will the Inspection
take?
Does a newly constructed home
need an Inspection?
Why cant I do the Inspection
myself?
What if the Inspection
uncovers problems?
Will you fix the problems
you find during the Inspection?
What is a Home Inspection? Back to top
A home inspection is a professional, complete visual
examination of the all the systems and physical structural elements of a home.
Our emphasis is on identifying existing or potential problems that would affect
a purchasers buying decision.
Why do I need a Home
Inspection? Back to top
A home is the largest purchase most people will ever make.
It only makes sense to find out as much as you can about the house you are
interested in before you buy. That way you can avoid costly surprise repairs
and problems with your new home. Our report will also advise you of what
maintenance is required to keep your home in top condition. A professional
inspection will give you a clear picture of the many systems and structural
elements that make up the property.
If you are selling your home, a
listing inspection will point out any potential problems that might be uncovered
later by the buyers inspector. Finding them early will allow you to address
them before listing your home, making for a faster and smoother sale.
What does a Home Inspection
include? Back to top
Our standard inspection report covers all the major systems
and structural elements of the house. This includes the condition of the home's
heating and air conditioning systems, plumbing and electrical systems, roof,
foundation, attic and visible insulation, walls, doors, windows and all visible
structures.
Should I be there? Back to top
Definitely! We strongly recommend that you plan on coming
at the end of the inspection so that we can show you what we have discovered and
review what will be in the final report. We want you to fully understand your
new home and its systems. It's a valuable learning experience for most people
and will help you get the most benefit from the inspection. You can ask
questions directly and the inspector can explain maintenance tips for specific
areas. Your inspector will let you know the appropriate time when you schedule
your inspection. If you can't be at the inspection, we can arrange a telephone
consultation to review the report with you.
How long
will the Inspection take? Back to top
The time will vary depending on both the size and condition
of the home. For most homes, 3 hours is fairly typical. But for larger homes,
or homes in poor condition, it may take longer.
Does a newly constructed home need an
Inspection? Back to top
Absolutely. A professional inspection of a new home is
important. We can spot potential problems early, while they are still easy to
correct. Its especially valuable to arrange an inspection before the interior
walls are finished. As building professionals, we may find problem areas where
the builder has taken shortcuts or not perfomred good work.
Why can't I do the Inspection
myself? Back to top
Chances are that even if you are very familiar with home
construction, you still dont have the knowledge, training and experience of a
professional Home Inspector. We are not only familiar with all the systems of a
home, and how they work and need to be maintained, but we also know what to look
for to tell us that they are getting ready to fail. But beyond the technical
expertise and experience a professional inspector brings, it is important to
remember that the inspector remains an impartial third party. If you are
involved in buying or selling a house, its impossible for you to remain
completely unemotional about the house, and this may cloud your judgment. The
professional inspector will provide an objective outside reporting of the
facts.
What if the Inspection uncovers
problems? Back to top
Our report will tell you the condition of the house,
including needed repairs. No house is going to be perfect. It
is up to you to decide how any problems the inspection uncovers might affect
your decision to purchase. If major problems are discovered, you may want to
try negotiating with the seller to have them repaired before closing the deal.
Or perhaps the seller will lower the price, or offer more favorable contract
terms. In the end, the decision rests with you, but knowing about potential
problems, before you buy, gives you the power to make the best decisions.
Will you fix the problems you find
during the Inspection? Back to top
No. The code of ethics of The Texas Real Estate
Commission prohibits any home inspectors from doing repair work on properties
they inspect. This assures that there will never be any conflict of interest by
the inspector. Nor will we accept renumeration from third parties. Our purpose
is to provide an unbiased, objective third party report on the condition of the
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