Why You Need A Home Inspection
INTRODUCTION
It’s a stressful time when you are buying a new home. You want to make sure that your investment is sound, but it can be hard to know what signs of wear and tear mean that you should walk away from the deal or renegotiate. That’s where home inspections come in! They can help you save money on repairs and other unexpected costs after you move in by alerting you to problems before they become too big for comfort.
BEFORE A BUYER PUTS AN OFFER ON A HOME, IT IS IN THEIR BEST INTEREST TO HAVE THE HOME INSPECTED.
Before a buyer puts an offer on a home, it is in their best interest to have the home inspected. An inspection can save you money and headaches down the road. The inspector will look at everything from foundation cracks to electrical outlets in the garage, all while explaining what he’s seeing and why it’s important.
You should hire an inspector who is trained in home inspections—they know what questions to ask when they walk through with you, and they understand how different problems affect the home.
THERE ARE MANY PROBLEMS THAT CAN BE FOUND WITH A HOME INSPECTION FROM ROOF DEFECTS AND BAD WIRING TO UNSAFE PORCHES, ETC.
There are many problems that can be found with a home inspection from roof defects and bad wiring to unsafe porches, etc. Below is an example of the type of problems that we might find during your inspection:
Roof - If you have a flat roof or a built-up roof with 2x6's running perpendicular to the ridge board, there could be exposure issues where water collects and freezes causing damage. You should have this problem corrected immediately before it becomes larger/more expensive to repair.
Electrical - We will check for loose wires, poor connections, bare wires hanging down where they shouldn't be and any other electrical issue that could cause an appliance or fixture not to work properly or worse yet cause fire hazards in the home!
Plumbing - We need to check for leaking pipes under sinks in kitchens & bathrooms as well as toilets & showers where leaks may go undetected until they become severe enough (or large enough) on their own accord!
IT COSTS LESS THAN $500 FOR AN INSPECTION, AND YOU CAN SAVE A LOT OF MONEY AND HEADACHES IF PROBLEMS ARE FOUND BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THE HOUSE.
The cost of a home inspection is typically less than $500, and it is money well spent. The inspection will save you time and money by finding problems with the house before you buy it. If the builder covered up or hid defects from you during the open house phase, your inspector can uncover them for you now. You can also use a home inspector to make sure that other additional items are looked at like sprinkler systems, pool, outbuilding, solar system, and termite damage.
A HOME INSPECTOR IS TRAINED TO LOOK AT EVERY PART OF THE HOUSE AND FIND PROBLEMS THAT MAY GO UNNOTICED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
A home inspector is trained to look at every part of the house and find problems that may go unnoticed by the general public. They are not just there to tell you if something is wrong, but also tell you option for repair, so you can make an informed decision about whether or not you should buy this property.
ONCE YOU HIRE AN INSPECTOR THEY WILL NEED ACCESS TO ALL PARTS OF THE HOUSE.
Once you hire an inspector they will need access to all parts of the house. The inspector will look at things such as the roof, attic, basement, garage and all other areas of your home. They may also want to look at walls for signs of water damage. If there are signs of flood damage from storms. This should be reported because it could indicate that there is foundation movement or a leaky roof which is causing problems with your home’s structure. You can ask any questions about what they find during their inspection before signing off on it so that you know what repairs need to be made before moving forward with buying a new property!
YOU WANT TO BE PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION BECAUSE IT IS LIKELY THAT THE INSPECTOR WILL WANT TO SHOW YOU THE DEFICIENCIES OF THE HOME.
You want to be present during the inspection because it is likely that the inspector will want to show you the deficiencies of the home.
You can also ask questions about what you see.
HOME INSPECTIONS CAN HELP SAVE YOU MONEY AND STRESS WHEN PURCHASING A NEW HOME BY INFORMING YOU OF NEEDED REPAIRS OR OTHER SAFETY CONCERNS BEFORE YOU COMMIT TO BUYING YOUR NEW HOUSE!
Home inspections are a great way to have peace of mind and avoid costly repairs or other problems when purchasing a new home. A home inspection can also help you negotiate with the seller by using the inspection report as leverage. You'll know exactly what to expect when you move into your new home!
CONCLUSION
If you're looking to buy a home, I highly recommend hiring an inspector. They'll make sure that everything is in working order before you sign on the dotted line. In most cases, it will cost less than $500 for them to do their job and find any problems with your potential new home!