What is a home inspection?

By |2025-12-02T20:14:17+00:00January 27th, 2022||

A home inspection is a visual check of the home’s major systems and structure. We look at the areas that are safely accessible and identify any defects or safety concerns. It’s important to know that an inspection isn’t a guarantee, a warranty, or a code compliance review. It’s a clear snapshot of the home’s condition

How long does the inspection take?

By |2025-12-02T20:58:55+00:00December 2nd, 2025||

Inspections generally take between 2-3 hours to complete, depending on the size and condition of the home. While our online scheduler tries it's best to guesstimate the duration, it is not always accurate. If you plan to attend, please contact the office to get a more accurate time estimation.

How do you handle homes that aren’t fully accessible?

By |2025-12-02T21:01:25+00:00December 2nd, 2025||

We do everything we can to inspect every portion of the home. Some areas just can’t be accessed or tested without risking damage to the home or its components. When that happens, we’ll clearly note the limitation in the report and during your walkthrough. If the issue can be corrected (for example, moving a car

How and when do I pay?

By |2025-12-02T20:36:09+00:00February 22nd, 2022||

Once your inspection is scheduled through our online scheduler, we’ll confirm the details and send a confirmation email to everyone involved. You’ll also get an email with a blue “Inspection Details” button where you can make your payment electronically. While we ask that the agreement be signed before your inspection, you can pay anytime before,

How do you handle inspecting the same property for different buyers?

By |2025-12-02T20:49:59+00:00May 3rd, 2024||

If we inspect a home we’ve seen before, we don’t disclose that history unless specifically asked. Every inspection is a fresh, independent evaluation- a snapshot of the home’s current visible condition. We cannot share details or findings from any prior inspection, since those reports belong exclusively to the original client. It’s also important to remember

What if the weather is bad on the day of my inspection?

By |2025-12-02T21:01:55+00:00December 2nd, 2025||

We inspect rain or shine, but certain conditions can limit what we can safely check. For example, a wet or stormy day may prevent us from walking the roof. In those cases, we’ll use alternate tools, like pole cameras, or return later if necessary. However, sometimes rainy weather can be a good thing, allowing us

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