Basic
Inspection Service:
Frequently
Asked Questions
Q:
How do I choose a Home Inspector?
A:
Call
up and ask about their credentials and experience. If for
some reason you don't feel comfortable asking this of the
inspector when speaking with them on the phone then how will
you feel asking questions at the inspection. You must feel
that the inspector is qualified, experienced and attentive
of your needs.
Q:
What will the inspection cover?
A:
The First Choice Home & Building Inspector
does more than just walk around your home. I look for items
that are or will be major/minor repairs, general maintenance
concerns, health and safety hazards, and items that are
deferred costs for the future.
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We offer a 30+ page report detailing over 400 systems and
components
contained within the home, that is presented within 24
hours.
The following encompass the general systems inspected in a
full home inspection: |
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Items
that are included in the Inspection are as follows:
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- Attic
- Insulation
- Ventilation
- Roof
& Flashings
- Gutters
- Basement
- Crawlspace
- Foundation
- Grading
- Retaining
Walls
- Siding
& Trim
- Driveways
& Walks
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- Ceilings
- Floors
- Walls
- Doors
& Windows
- Chimney
- Fireplace
- Major
Appliances
- Electrical
System
- Water
Heater
- Plumbing
System
- Air
Conditioning
- Heating
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Q:
How long will the Inspection take?
A:
Most
Inspections take about 2.5 to 3.5 Hours. These
times may vary depending on the size, age & condition
of the home.
Q:
Should I be present during the Inspection?
A:
We
recommend that you be present at the site of the inspection,
from start to finish.
Q:
Why use our Services ?
A:
The
purchase of a new home is one of the single most costly investments
that a family will make. Along with the extra stresses this
will add, there is also the fear factor of, "Will This
Home Stand The Test of Time?" It is also important to
know what YOU, as the primary investor, are getting for your
money.
A
home inspection is
an excellent tool for you, the home buyer, to help determine
not only the condition of the home, but
to also help foresee any immediate unnecessary additional
cost that may go unnoticed without the help of a home inspection.
Home inspections are not a prediction of future performance,
but can pinpoint existing problem areas.
Q:
Why can't I have someone in my family who is very handy or
a contractor, inspect my new home?
A:
This
is the biggest mistake many potential new homeowners make
when purchasing a home. Although the person you are considering
may be very skilled, they are not trained or experienced at
professional home inspections. Professional home inspection
is a unique skill like no other. Professional inspectors get
what we call an inspector's instinct for problems. That instinct
takes extensive training and lots of experience doing inspections
to develop. Many contractors, and other trades professionals
hire a professional home inspector to inspect their homes
when they make a purchase.
Q:
What if I have questions after the inspection?
A:
You
can call us and discuss all the aspects of your new home whenever
you like. Our service is a long-term investment |
