A lot of people don’t know exactly what a home inspector is going to do. It’s a lot! A home inspector will inspect a long list of more than 1600 aspects of a home. ……Standards of Practice 1-2018.pdf We inspect everything from the roof to the foundation and everything in between.  A better question is, What don’t you check?

Although, the inspection is comprehensive, we are limited.  For instance, we are restricted to a visual inspection.  We can’t cut a hole in somebody’s wall or pull up carpeting to see if there are hardwoods underneath.  We are looking at what exists in the house today.  We can’t see in the future any more than anyone else. If we do see something that may require more in-depth investigation, we will flag the potential problem to you or in the report and request that you bring in another expert to conduct a more detailed examination. We may ask you to call a roofer, HVAC person, builder, electrician, pest inspector or plumber.

YES!!!  We want you to attend, even if it’s for the last 30 minutes.  Listening to our knowledgeable home inspector explain the house systems and how they work will always be more valuable than reading a report.  Additionally, it gives you the opportunity to ask questions and get clarifications in the moment.  Ask us how something works. We will walk you through the steps of operating everything from your thermostat, to your water heater, to your stove and dishwasher – and especially the emergency shutoffs for your gas, water and electrical utilities.  This one single item is a time and stress saver, it alone is worth the lost income of missing a day of work to attend your inspections.

Yes, we typically schedule inspections on the weekends to accommodate our client’s busy schedules.  Give us a call to check on availability.  Your report will include color digital pictures with notes detailing different aspects of the home inspection.  The home inspection report produced by Home Gauge, is typically completed the same day as your inspection.  You should expect it digitally to your email, if you do not see it after 24 hours, please let us know so we can solve the problem.

 

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We do a visual check for mold and pests during all home inspections.  If you need a NPMA 33 for a VHA or FHA loan (Wood Destroying Insect Report) please let us know BEFORE the home inspection so we can prepare that for you. We will perform a visual inspection and will let you know if anything is found that may need further inspection by a pest expert. The same is true for a visual mold inspection.  Our inspector will check for evidence of possible mold including stains or spots on ceilings, in closets and around attic beams. We will let you know if remediation is suggested. Sometimes, the best way to deal with surface mold is to clean it properly and then add a vent—at a much cheaper cost than mold air quality testing and full remediation.

Our home inspectors are not alarmists that blow little things up into big ones, nor do they try to play down the importance of matters.  They’re all about the facts.  We give you the information you need to know whether to move forward with the deal and what to plan ahead for.  The final page of our report includes a summary of the items and which items are more important than others. And if you still have questions, just ask.  We are here to help.