First and foremost, a home inspection is very important to your family’s health, safety and pocketbook.
There are literally hundreds of potential deficiencies in every home and most are not visible to the untrained eye. Don’t gamble with what could be the largest investment of your life. Use a fully qualified, trained and licensed Professional Home Inspector.
Yes! All homes, regardless of age, should be inspected for defects. Sometimes we find more problems in ‘newer’ homes than ‘older’ ones.
Inspection fees vary. A number of factors are used to determine the fee. These factors may include: location, size, age, features of the home and so on.
We would advise you to think carefully about selecting your inspector based on price alone. Often times, the lowest priced inspector has little to offer. Home inspection is like many service businesses. The businesses that cannot compete on quality, value, or experience tend to compete on price. It is not worth the risk.
A home inspector is typically contacted right after the contract or purchase agreement has been signed, and is often available within a few days.
It is not necessary for you to be present for the inspection, but it is highly recommended. You will be able to observe the inspector and ask questions directly, as you learn about the condition of the home, how its systems work, and how to maintain it. You will also find the report easier to understand if you have seen the problems first hand.
A typical pre-purchase inspection of an average size home of 1500 - 2500 sq. ft. should take between 3 - 4 hours (dependent on property size, age and condition). Longer is not necessarily better or required, but an extremely short inspection of an hour or a quick walk through should be cause for concern.
B&B Quality Home Inspections last as long as we need to. We finish when a proper and thorough inspection is fully completed.
