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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about home inspections and what you should expect when you get a home inspection. Please feel free to contact us if you have further questions.

CAN A HOUSE FAIL A HOME INSPECTION?

No. A professional home inspection is an examination of the current condition of your home. It is not an appraisal, which determines market value, or a municipal inspection, which verifies compliance to local codes and standards. A home inspector will not pass or fail a house. A home inspection describes the physical condition of a property and indicates what may need repair or replacement. The information provided is to allow the potential buyer to make an informed decision about moving forward with the transaction.

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WHAT IS A HOME INSPECTION?


WHAT DOES A HOME INSPECTION INCLUDE?


WHY DO I NEED A HOME INSPECTION?


WHAT WILL IT COST?


CAN I DO IT MYSELF?


WHAT IS THE HOME INSPECTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR?


WHAT ALL IS INSPECTED?


WHAT WILL BE IN THE REPORT?


WHEN DO I CALL IN THE HOME INSPECTOR?


SHOULD I BE AT THE INSPECTION?


WHAT IF THE REPORT REVEALS PROBLEMS?


NO ISSUES WERE FOUND; DID I JUT WASTE MONEY ON AN INSPECTION?


THE BANK IS APPRAISING THE HOUSE; DO I REALLY NEED AN INSPECTION?