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An average home inspection generally takes between two and four hours, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
The duration of an inspection can vary depending on:
Definitely yes!
I personally invite all clients to attend the home inspection. Seeing the home inspection process can be much more informative than reading the report on its own. And the experience can give you some perspective on how major or minor each issue is. Going through the home inspection process is an excellent way to get an in-depth understanding of your home and its systems.
If you are not available to attend, I will serve as your trusted agent and ensure we go over the report in detail together.
Your home inspection will cover all major systems in the dwelling, including structures and foundations. This is a non-destructive inspection, which means I cannot cut into walls. Below is a list of the most commonly inspected elements in a home inspection:
The cost of your inspection is determined by many factors: the size of the dwelling, (including outbuildings and additional structures) the number of services you desire, and the age of the home. Contact me today for a free consultation and quote!
Home inspections and home appraisals are two different things. Your home inspection only functions to provide homeowners a professional opinion about the condition of the dwelling, and lists any potential hazards or malfunctions that need to be addressed or should be addressed in the near future. The home inspection will not provide an appraisal on the value of the home. That is a separate service, typically provided through a bank.
Your inspection report will identify defects that I have observed within specific systems and components that I deem important and noteworthy. I will clearly note major discrepancies, such as code violations or failing systems, (e.g., obvious leaks, major structural or foundation issues, etc) and will provide comments and recommendations for how to address these. I will also note potential issues that could become more severe in the future. For example, a gutter downspout that drains against a slab foundation could lead to foundation issues in the future. These issues will be noted along with recommendations for how to address them in the future.
Your inspection report will not identify defects that are concealed (e.g., issues under ground or behind walls). Your report will not deal with aesthetic concerns or what could be deemed matters of taste, cosmetic defects, etc. Your report will not determine the suitability of the property for any use, and will not determine the market value of the property or its marketability. Similarly, your report will not determine the insurability of the property, and will not speculate on the life expectancy of the property. Lastly, your report will not recommend whether or not you should purchase the inspected property. Only you can determine that. Your inspection is meant to help you make that determination.
Two things: professionalism, and attention to detail.
23+ years of service in the United States Army has taught me many valuable skills--how to speak clearly and treat others with dignity and respect; how to show up on time and get the job done as expected; and how to take pride in one's work. In short, I am a professional, and as a professional I provide a service that you can rely on.
When it comes to home inspections, I often find what others miss. But a home inspection is more than just a list of potential flaws in a house. I take the time to go over the report and its findings with every client because I think educating clients about their homes should be part of every inspection. I am passionate about ensuring you have the most detailed and comprehensive inspection you can get so that you know exactly what you are getting for your purchase.
