What are the benefits of having a home inspection done before buying or selling a home?
Your home is where life happens. Feeling comfortable and safe in your home is important. A home inspection will ensure the safety of your family and your wallet. An inspection reduces costly surprises and identifies needed repairs and maintenance. Our certified inspector is trained to inspect all the aspects of your home.
What happens during an inspection?
During an inspection, a certified home inspector will visit the property and thoroughly evaluate the integrity of the home from the foundation to the roof. We will spend 3-5 hours walking through the property to test and identify any problem areas that may need to be addressed or negotiated.
Do I need to prepare for a home inspection?
All you need to do is complete the pre-inspection contract. If you are completing a pre-inspection prior to the sale of your home, we ask that you are not on the property until the walk-through with your inspector. A portion of the walk-through is done outdoors, so dress appropriately.
Do I need to be present during the inspection?
It is not required to be present for an inspection. However, we recommend you attend the walk-through after the inspection is completed. There is a lot of valuable information that can be learned about the property at that time. Plan to spend 45 minutes to an hour on-site with the inspector at the scheduled time.
How much does a home inspection cost?
We value up-front pricing without any hidden fees. You can view our pricing structure here.
I’m selling my home. Should I get a pre-inspection?
We highly recommend a pre-inspection before listing your home. A pre-inspection report allows the opportunity to fix minor repairs and have a better understanding of the value of your home prior to listing it on the market. When it comes time to negotiate, you will have peace of mind knowing the condition of your home.
What is Radon and do I need to test for it?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. It is an odorless and tasteless gas that occurs naturally from uranium underground. The EPA recommends mitigation in areas with high amounts of radon (4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher). For more information and a map of radon levels, visit the EPA website.
Integrity Inspections can test for radon levels with an on-site 48 hour test. Radon leaks can be easily fixed through the installation of a radon mitigation system.
Should my newly built home be inspected?
The inspection of a newly built home is a great opportunity to learn more about your new home and the proper maintenance that should be done. Over time, this information may save you time and money. People are human and sometimes errors are made in new construction and a home inspection can help find these errors before the warranty period has expired (if provided by the builder or manufacturer).
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