Home Inspection Due Diligence Required

Whether you are buying a home or even selling a home, the most important aspect of the entire process is that you must be fully aware of what you are buying or selling in terms of the quality of construction and repairs. You don’t want to discover hidden old or damaged pipes, electrical fixtures, or even shabby ceilings later because you won’t have recourse to the seller later. Which means you’re better off shelling out some money on home inspection services right now rather than doing expensive retrofits and repairs later.

Once you have decided to have a home inspection, the next step is to find a home inspector or home inspection services. In the market you can find companies that provide home inspection services or individual home inspectors who work for a fee. There are a few questions you should ask a home inspector before allowing them to do a home inspection. That will help make sure you have the right person for the job and you’ll get what you wanted from the home inspection.

Some basic questions to ask are:

What types of inspections will the inspector cover and will they also meet the requirements mandated by the state?

What experience does the inspector have? How many inspections have you carried out so far and to which professional organization is the inspector affiliated?

What is the cost of the inspection and how much does each additional service cost?

Ask if you will be able to attend the inspection.

These are some of the questions to ask the home inspector or home inspection company. Remember that this due diligence will eliminate unpleasant surprises after inspection and you will get value for money.