"The inspection went fast. I liked that the inspector walked me through the things he would write on his report. He also confirmed for me that the home was in pretty good condition from his point of view. It helped to reassure me that I was making a good choice. "
"Excellent, reliable, and prompt service. The inspector was on time and did the home inspection as promised. The detailed inspection report contained many photos along with the text, but the report could use a second proof-reading. I would definitely recommend this home inspection company"
"I still need to receive the report in the next "48 hours". The inspector showed up on time, was courteous, and called me after the inspection to let me know general outcome of the inspection. "
"Contractor was responsive, clear, fair, and very helpful in addressing my issues. The job was completed professionally and exactly as anticipated. I am glad to have his name to call again."
"I would hire KevINspect again. Excellent customer service. "
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A home inspection is a visual inspection of a house and its major systems. It should be conducted only by a licensed professional. A home inspection is advisable before purchasing a home, and may be required by some mortgage companies.
In a home inspection report, the following items should be examined and evaluated:
Home inspectors perform a visual inspection of what they can easily see and access. They will not examine things that are underground or within walls, nor anything that requires them to damage the house to investigate. A home inspection is not a warranty on the house. It does not review if a home is up to local building codes.
The average home inspection will not include the following items since many of these require special training and licensing.
The average cost of hiring a home inspector is just over $300. The price will vary depending on the size of the home, the age of the home, how long it takes to inspect, and if the inspector checks for any of the extra factors listed above that do not come automatically with the basic inspection.