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How long does a home inspection last?

The average basic home inspection takes around 3-4 hours on site to complete and we will be available to answer any of your questions during or afterwards.

When will the home inspection report be available?

Most reports are available to view within 24 hours.

How do I choose a home inspector?

Trustworthy professionals can be hard to find these days!

When looking or an Inspector make sure they are a member of a reputable agency like InterNACHI.

Whether you choose us for your inspection or not feel free to call us if you have any questions we love talking home inspections and it never hurts to have a second opinion.

Can I attend my home inspection?

Absolutely!
However recently we have been asking clients meet us towards the end of the inspection if possible to avoid over crowding situations.

Also be mindful not to distract the inspector, there will be time afterwards to discuss findings.

Who will see the home inspection report?

The report is confidential to the client and we can forward it your agent or anyone else with your approval.

How do I prepare for a home inspection?

Confirm that he electric, gas, water and all utilities are turned on and access is available to as much of the property as possible.

Is the home inspector friends with the seller?

No, the Home Inspection should be a non-biased third party evaluation of the home who is not vested in whether you purchase the home or not, we just want to help you make an informed decision.

The buyer should have their choice of Inspector to use.

Is the home inspector friends with the seller?

No, the Home Inspection should be a non-biased third party evaluation of the home who is not vested in whether you purchase the home or not, we just want to help you make an informed decision.

The buyer should have their choice of Inspector to use.

Should I have an inspection done before listing my house?

Also known as a “Seller’s Inspection” there are many benefits to having the home inspected prior to putting it on the market.

This could alleviate any headaches or surprises that may come up during the inspection period.

Are there limitations to a home inspection?

Reference this link for typical service life expediencies of everything from roofs, appliances, sidings, HVAC, sealants, landscaping, pools, plumbing and more!

I know when my furnace and water heater were installed but, how long will they last?

The standard Home Inspection is non-invasive visual examination, one of the benefits of hiring an inspector is we have tools and expertise to safely identify issues that may be hidden and like having a physical we will alert you if a specialist needs to be brought in. Some examples of limitations include:

access unavailable or locked at the time of inspection
a roof covered with snow
outside temperature limiting the testing of HVAC appliances
opening walls
unsafe conditions

For more information about limitations please reference the Standards of Practice at the link below.