First Check Inspection

4 Responses to “What Sort Of Things Are Assessed During A House Inspection?”

1. on 07 Nov 2008 at 7:41 am1dukalink6000

   They will look at structual integrity, what improvements you have made to the house, the overall condition of the house, a look at the foundation or house cracks, are there mold spots or water pooling, potential termite concerns (although they sometimes request that the owner does that separately with the bug guys)
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2. on 07 Nov 2008 at 8:23 am2unusualpsycho

   That is hard to say because you never know what the person is like who will do the inspection. With the housing market the way it is a lot of people have started doing these inspections and many of them do not have a clue what they are doing. Other inspectors are very anal and will write up ever little mark they see on a wall. A good inspector will be able to note any problems they encounter and accurately detail them in their report so there is no confusion on whether it is a serious problem or a minor one. A bad or a really anal/rude inspector can sink a deal faster and easier than anything else. If the inspector shows up and has a bad attitude and pisses you off tell that person to leave and inform the buyer you want them to hire a different inspector. Someone like that will screw up the whole deal and you have every right to ask a person who is being rude in your house to leave.

   The most obvious things you want to have repaired before the inspections are any non-working electrical outlets, fans, lights, switches, etc. Any loose wires hanging from the ceiling, outside, or in the attic should be properly secured. If you have wires hanging outside you should make sure they are approved for exterior use. Make sure cabinets, windows, and doors work properly. Make sure that all plumbing works and there are no leaks that you can find. These things are all minor stuff that add up to a lot in the mind of a home inspector and they are all really easy to fix and do not cost much.
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3. on 07 Nov 2008 at 8:35 am3JIM95340

   I am an inspector and this is what is checked normally by a qualified home inpection company.

   Structural Components

   Landscape Drainage

   Foundations

   Basement\ Crawlspace

   Heating & Cooling Systems

   Electrical System

   Plumbing System

   Roofing

   Chimney & flashing
   Kitchen Cabinetry

   Exterior Trim & Finish

   Windows, Floors & Doors

   Fireplaces & Inserts

   Built-in Appliances

   Electrical Outlets

   Decks and handrails

   Ventilation System

   Insulation
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4. on 07 Nov 2008 at 8:54 am4donley z

   I agree with jim95340 he covered it all, I am also a home and building inspector.
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