WHY YOU SHOULD OBTAIN A
HOME INSPECTION
As a prospective home
buyer are you sophisticated in identifying problem areas
in your potential new home? Most people are not
knowledgeable in identifying potential problem areas. You
are in the process of making a very large investment,
maybe the largest investment you’ll ever make. For
just a small investment now you may save substantial
money in the future. Can you afford not to have a
professional home inspector check out the dwelling?
Here are a few areas that
home inspectors look at:
Structural: Many home inspection organizations have set
standards on certain areas of the home that the home
inspector looks at to determine the integrity of the
essential internal and external structural components.
Home inspectors are not structural engineers but can
identify visual defects in these areas requiring
immediate repairs.
Electrical: Do the outlets all work? Does the house use
fuses or is there a breaker box? Are there any visible
signs of fraying on the wiring?
Plumbing: Are there any leaks or annoying drips?
Are all the mechanical systems and fixtures working
properly?
Built-In Appliances: Are they functioning properly?
Safety Hazards: Home Inspectors are not environmental
specialists, but they can identify many safety hazards and dangerous
conditions in the design and construction of a home.
Miscellaneous: Other items may or may not be included in a
standard home inspection. Some of these may be: septic
systems, roofs, drainage problems, wood decks, patios, or
other exterior structures. Be sure and verify which, if
any, of these items are included in your home inspection.
Normally Not Included: Inspections
for wood-destroying insects, geological or land subsidence
surveys, and environmental or pollution inspections should
be completed separately.
Home inspectors provide a
unique customer service in identifying existing problems and areas of
concern,
should there be any. Their written report facilitates your addressing
these issues with the home seller.
WE RECOMMEND YOU ALWAYS
OBTAIN A GENERAL HOME INSPECTION AS WELL AS SURVEYS AND
INSPECTIONS IN SPECIALIZED AREAS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE
GENERAL HOME INSPECTION AS YOU DEEM NECESSARY.
