What Really Matters in a Home Inspection? CHAT WITH OUR CHIEF INSPECTOR NOW! ==>
Buying a home? The process can be stressful A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot during the inspection. All this combined with the seller's disclosure and what you notice yourself makes the experience even more overwhelming. What should you do?
Relax. Most of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations, life expectancies and minor imperfections. These are nice to know about, however, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories:
1. Major defects. An example of this would be structural failure.
2. Things that lead to major defects. A small roof-flashing leak, for example.
3. Things that may hinder your ability to finance, or legally or safely occupy or insure the home.
4. Safety hazards such as an exposed, live buss bar at the electrical panel.
Anything in these categories should be addressed. Often a serious problem can be corrected inexpensively to protect both life and property.
Most sellers are honest and are often surprised to learn of the defects uncovered in an inspection. Realize that sellers are under no obligation to repair everything mentioned in the report. No home is perfect. Keep things in perspective.
Select an inspector who has the experience and the credentials to assist you.
Our Chief Inspector, Chris Ferguson is highly credentailed:
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