What Is A Home Inspection?
A home inspection is a visual inspection to disclose the conditions existing on the day of the inspection. We inspect all the major components of a home to find items that are not performing correctly or items that are unsafe. If a problem or a symptom of a problem is discovered, Caradine Home Inspections will include a description of the problem in a written report.
A home inspection tells you the condition of the component at the time the component is inspected. Home inspectors will report findings when it comes to safety concerns that may be in the current code such as ungrounded outlets above sinks. A home inspector thinks "Safety" not "Code" when performing a home inspection.
The home buying process can be confusing and stressful. Not only do you need to consider things such as price and location, you also have to worry about whether the house itself has any problems that could become costly surprises down the road.
The Home Inspection is an unbiased, professional assessment of the condition of the house. It provides you an expert opinion and professional report on the condition of the physical structure and various systems within a house. Giving you peace of mind on what is likely the largest purchase youll ever make.
In order to prepare the report, an inspector must conduct a visual inspection of the house. The inspection process typically takes about 3 hours to complete. This of course may vary, according to the size and condition of the home. We strongly encourage you to accompany the inspector during the inspection. This will give you a chance to ask questions and become familiar with the systems of the home.
We will inspect all the structural elements and systems of the home. Items that will typically be included in an inspection are:
- Framing (structure)
- Roof and attic
- Foundation
- Walls
- Electrical system
- Plumbing system
- Heating and air conditioning systems
- Kitchen
- Bathrooms
Additional items and systems unique to a particular home can also be inspected.
When the inspection is complete, well tell you of any problems that were discovered and discuss them with you. We will also tell you about any routine maintenance that should be performed, as well as answer any questions you may have. Youll also receive a full written report of the inspection.
Our goal is to discover and inform you of anything we find that might affect your purchase decision. Well tell you about any problems we find, and make repair recommendations. Well also inform you of what maintenance tasks are required to keep the home and its systems in top condition.
Why is a Home Inspection important?
For Home Buyers: A buyer needs a home inspection to find out all they can about the home to see if any there are any possible problems. Without a Home Inspection, the buyer may not have the knowledge to find defects that a home inspector would find.
For Home Sellers: The trend is changing, and Sellers are having a pre-listing home inspection before they list their home. This will determine the condition of their home and make repairs as necessary. A Seller's inspection will virtually eliminate all the difficulties inspections causes when the Buyer brings their inspector. It gives the advantage back to the Seller.
This will give the Seller a better understanding of which repairs should to done before putting the home on the market. Defects found before the buyer comes along allow you to shop around for a contractor and not deal with inflated estimates that a buyer will present.
