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Frequently
Asked Questions
Q. What Is A
Home Inspection? A. A home Inspection is a visual
examination of the readily accessible systems and components of a home. Q. Why Do I
Need A Home Inspection? A. A Home Inspection is for your security and piece of
mind. Whether you're buying or selling a home, knowing its condition ensures
you a fair and smooth transaction. Also, because you (as a buyer or seller) may
not know everything you should about the condition of the roof, chimney,
siding, trim, attic ventilation, electrical wiring, plumbing furnace, and air
conditioner, or other items in the home.
Q: How do I choose a Home Inspector? Q: Can A House Fail The
Inspection? Q: When Do I Get The Report? Q
What Kind Of Report Can I Expect? Q: When And How Do I Schedule
A Home Inspection? Q: How Much Does An
Inspection Cost? Q: How Do I Pay For The
Inspection? Q: What will the inspection
cover? A: A thorough Inspection covers everything from roof to the
foundation. Grading, drainage,
driveways, sidewalks, decks, porches, gutters, siding and trim, soffits, roof, flashing ventilation, floors, walls
ceilings, windows, doors, plumbing fixtures, garage doors, openers, attic, roof
support, insulation, heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing and more. A. Buyers and sellers. If you're
buying a home, pre-owned or new, an inspection tells you the condition of the
property. That way, there are no surprises after you already own the
home. If you purchased a new home,
it's a good idea to have you’re a home inspection before the warranty from the
builder expires. It's a rare case that even a new home doesn't have some
problems that were overlooked by the builder. Those repairs or
corrections easily exceed the cost of an inspection. If you catch them
prior to warranty expiration, your warranty should cover them. A. Yes, I encourage you to attend the inspection.
There are always items in the inspection that can best be explained
on-site. I will include them in the report, but your presence at the
property makes it easier for you to understand important information about the
home. A. Yes, I will be happy to assist
you any way I can in clarifying the information I present in the
report. Even after you've moved in and settled down to enjoy your new
home. I am available to you, for as long as you own the home, to offer
unbiased advice and recommendations. A. Chances are that even if you are
very familiar with home construction, you still don’t have the knowledge,
training and experience of a professional Home Inspector. I am familiar
with all the systems of a home and how they work. Also, when you are involved
in buying or selling a house, it’s difficult for you to remain completely
unemotional about the house, and this may cloud your judgment. I will
provide an objective, unbiased view of the home. David Hunter Hunter Home Inspections, LLC. 678-822-2600 Email: hunters21@earthlink.net
A: Call up and ask about their
credentials and experience. You must feel that the inspector is qualified,
experienced and attentive of your needs.
A: No.
A professional home inspector does not issue a pass or fail grade on a
home. A professional home inspection is a visual examination of the current
condition of the prospective home. The home inspector will describe the
physical condition of the home and indicate what may need repair or
replacement.
A: At the completion of the inspection
I can e-mail a computer-generated report to you, or provide you with a
computer-generated report, printed on site, including a digital photo’s of the
house.
A: At the conclusion of the
inspection, you will get a computer-generated report which will be 15 to 30
pages in length, including a summary. The Home Inspection Report will give easy
to read details on:
A: You generally have between seven
and ten days after you sign the purchase contract to get a home inspection. I
would advise you to call me as soon as you sign a contract on the prospective
home. This will help you to get the inspection done at a time that's most
convenient for you.
When you're ready to schedule your inspection just, give me a call at: 678-822-2600
A: The price of the inspection varies
based on the size of the home. Larger homes take longer to inspect, therefore
the fees for these homes are greater than those for a smaller home. However,
don't let the price of the inspection determine whether or not you get a home
inspection or the selection of your home inspector. The knowledge gained from
an inspection is well worth the cost, and the lowest priced inspector is not
necessarily a bargain. Qualifications including experience, training, and
professional affiliations should be the most important consideration.
A: At the conclusion of the inspection payment is due. I accept personal
checks or cash.Q. Why Should a Seller Have a
Home Inspection?
A. One of the most
compelling reasons is the comfort factor it gives potential buyers.
Q. Who
Needs a Home Inspection?
Q. Should I be present for the home inspection?
Q. Are you available to answer questions after I close and move
into the home?
Q. Why can’t I do the inspection myself?
Q. Will you fix the problems you find
during the Inspection?
A. No. My purpose is to provide an unbiased, objective
report on the condition of the home. The code of ethics of The National
Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) prohibits its members from
soliciting repair work on properties they inspect. This assures that there will
never be any conflict of interest.