A pre-sell inspection is best described as a prioritized list of repairs that should be made prior to putting your home on
the market. It has been proven that homes with a "pre-inspection" report get
sold and/or ratified much quicker.
Don't lose a sale from an unexpected necessary repair. As you know when selling your home time becomes money; the
best way to save time and get the maximum return from your investment is by being
prepared. Having your home inspected prior to listing will make you a smart and prudent seller.
Remember it is your right to pick your own independent home inspector.
The inspection report represents the results of a limited visual examination of certain readily accessible systems and components using normal
operating controls and opening readily operable access panels. Equipment, items and systems will not be dismantled. Personal property (e.g.
occupant’s furniture, clothing etc.) will not be moved, covered or disturbed in any way.
Inspecting a building with its thousands of components is a difficult task. Inspector Associates are similar to family doctors. Like a
general practitioner who can conduct a general physical exam, our inspectors can examine cursorily the ‘vital’ components of a building to
identify patent glaring problems. Neither the family doctor nor the inspector can guarantee that the patient or house is not ‘sick’ at the
time of the examination or will not become ‘sick’ in the future. In some cases when a problem is detected, the doctor or the inspector will
recommend a specialist for further examination (e.g. cardiologist, ophthalmologist, roofer, electrician etc.). As patients, it is our
responsibility to evaluate regularly our own health & to consult specialists as necessary. As homeowners, it is our responsibility to
monitor regularly the condition of our homes & to call upon specialists as needed.
Your Home Inspector will investigate any particular aspect of a property, at the client’s request. A typical home inspection covers the following:
- Roofing: (Your Inspector gets on the roof where possible & safe to do so)
Gutters, spouting, slates, shingles, rafters, sheathings, overhangs, cornices, drainage, flashing, roof vents, chimney
- Attic: (Your Inspector climbs into attics & crawl spaces where possible)
Insulation, ventilation, framing, storage
- Basement: Dampness, sumps, joists, beams, foundation walls, concrete floors, settlement cracks
- Electric: Service capacity, interior wiring, polarity, open-grounds, circuit distribution, lighting
- Heating: Type, age, condition, capacity, heat pipes, radiators, heat controls, thermostats
- Cooling: Central air systems, compressor/condenser, coils, filters, room units, attic fan
- Plumbing: Interior piping, condition, pressure, drains, fixtures, water heater
- Interior: Condition of walls, floors, ceilings, stairs, bathrooms, fireplaces
- Exterior: Foundation, siding, additions, patios, driveway, walks, garage, porches & decks, windows & doors
- Kitchen: Appliances, cabinets, exhaust fan, flooring
- Overall: Structural, mechanical, electrical, maintenance rating, potential problem areas and other pertinent information
Important: Cosmetic (blemishes in drywall finish, paint finish, stains etc) issues are not part of our report.
Inspections are an interactive process between inspector and client; it is therefore recommended that you make every possible attempt to
accompany inspector through your inspection (except for on roof and in attics).
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