There are many times when an inspection can give you an advantage. If you are buying a home,
getting a home inspection means you know about any problems and their solutions
before you move in. If you are
selling a home, getting a home inspection means you know you are complying with full disclosure laws, and
means you can consider selecting contractors rather than waiting for the buyer
to do so. If you have recently purchased a new home from a builder and the one year "builder warranty" is about to expire, a home inspection by a professional can let you know whether the builder/contractor did the job correctly.
New Home Inspection
Because the quality of new construction quality is
often not what it used to be some years ago, many buyers have independent
reviews of their properties during various stages of the construction process,
including slab, frame, and final inspection. This relatively inexpensive
inspection protects your purchase, prevents unpleasant surprises, and ensures
the quality home that you've dreamed about.
Pre-Sale Inspection
Whether you are selling your home on your own or
using a realtor, it's always a prudent idea to have a professional home
inspection. Knowledge is power. All homes have strengths and weaknesses: we help you answer how serious the problems
are and which must be immediately addressed and which can wait. The more you
know about your home, the more prepared you will be for negotiation.
1-Year Warranty Inspection
Most builders provide a one year warranty for new construction.
Generally during this period of time the buyer develops a "punch list"
of corrections for the contractor to repair under the warranty
coverage. Some defects will not be obvious to the untrained eye. It
is prudent to obtain a home inspectors list of items that will most
likely be repaired by your builder at no cost to you. You will be reassured knowing that potential
problems were addressed before they grew into something that could cost you a
great deal down the road.
Previously-Built Inspection
The best way to ensure that you are well informed
about the strengths and weaknesses of a property is to have a professional home
inspection. Home inspectors are trained to identify problem areas both small
and large that may have been overlooked by the previous owners and to identify
which require immediate attention.
Let your inspector spot the problems (new and old),
before you commit to so major an investment and decision. A trained professional has seen it all and
will provide invaluable help in turning you into a knowledgeable consumer. Home owners can identify problems in the
making and take preventive measures to avoid costly repairs. Sellers can understand conditions the buyer's
inspector may point out and put the property in better selling condition by
making repairs.