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Compare us with the competition
Most companies compete on price alone, but sometimes you get what you pay for. You should choose an inspector based on training, experience, and knowledge. An inadequate inspection may cost you much more than what you save on the inspection itself!
Also, it is important to make sure you work with a company who cares about the entire real estate process, and more importantly; make certain they care about you, THE CLIENT!
Here are some things to consider when hiring a home inspector:
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| 1 Will the inspector: Walk on most roofs, crawl through the attic and crawl space, open the electrical panel, check the furnace, look for deteriorated wood conditions, operate all the built in appliances and equipment and report on water leakage evidence? |
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| 2 Will the inspector: put your property into perspective by providing an easy to read narrative style report with color photos? |
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| 3 Will the inspector: inform you about amateur workmanship or substandard maintenance, or advise when to consult an expert to look more closely at suspected problem areas? |
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| 4 Will the inspector: report potentially dangerous or harmful elements, such as: |
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| — Unlined fireplace flues |
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| — Aluminum general lighting circuitry |
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| — Improperly vented gas space heaters |
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| — Implications of toxic substances such as asbestos |
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| — Inadequate combustion air or clearances to heating equipment |
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| — Recessed and overheating light fixtures buried in attic insulation |
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| — Inadequate insulation |
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| — Un—tempered glass shower doors |
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| — Restrictive ventilation in attics and crawl spaces |
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| — Wood close to earth, increasing the risk of wood borer and rot damage |
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| — Evidence of previous termiticide treatments |
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| 5 Will the inspector: provide your completed home inspection report within 24 hours of when the inspection is finished? |
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6 Will the inspector provide a completed digital report format, neatly printed, including pictures, with the ability to view, download, and/or print the report at your convenience? Will the report be created specifically for your home? |
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