FAQs
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Once the customer contacts us we gather some information like the square footage, the address and age of the home to be inspected along with the realtor's name. We find out the type of inspection needed then provide them the pricing for the inspection along with cost of mold, and wood destroying pest. We set up a convenient time for the inspection. then send them an agreement to be signed via email that explains to the customer the scope of the inspection. It normally takes 2 hours for 2500 sq ft (age and condition considered). We normally have the report back to the customer within 24 hours.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Many buyers hope to find a home in perfect condition so they can avoid dealing with maintenance issues. The problem is – no perfect home exists, so as a buyer, you should rely on home inspections to tell you what you need to know about the condition of the home you’re buying. Be prepared to hire and schedule several types of inspectors to look at structural, pests, and environmental elements, depending on requirements in your state. A structural home inspection should take several hours and cover all built-in appliances, all mechanical, electrical, gas and plumbing systems, the roof, foundation, gutters, exterior skins, windows and doors. Home inspections may only cover the main house. This is significant for specialty inspections such as termites, because termites are more likely to be found in outbuildings. Make sure any inspection covers all buildings on the property including guest houses, detached garages, barns, stables and other buildings that will convey with the property, even if you have to pay more. Attend every inspection and stay with the inspectors. Seeing problems for yourself will help you understand what’s serious, what needs replacement now or later, and what’s not significant. While home inspections point out problems, they also show you what’s working well so you can make your final decision about the home. You can ask the seller to make repairs, or you can offer a little less. If you’re getting a VA or FHA-guaranteed loan, some items aren’t negotiable and the seller must address them.
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
Twenty plus years experience can teach you a broad range of skills. I have taken my approach to building homes, handyman skills and services, heavy equipment operator, Union Carpenter, family owned business, and parlayed that into being a Certified Master Home Inspector.