Buyer
inspections (sometimes referred to as pre-purchase inspections) are the
most popular type of inspection because the purchaser isn’t all that
familiar with the property and seek the aid of a professional. Purchasing a home can be an emotionally
charged event filled with anxiety, hopeful dreams and unexpected surprises
after you move in. By getting a home inspection you may be able to avoid or
minimize any unpleasant surprises if you know the true condition of the home
| Structural | Foundation |  |
| Water Penetration | ||
| Grading and drainage around property | ||
| Roof, gutters, and downspouts | ||
| Doors & Windows | ||
| Fireplace and chimney |  |
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| Walls (exterior and interior) | ||
| Ceilings and floors | ||
| Porch, decks, garage, and carport | ||
| Electrical | Service main entrance, sub & service panels |  |
| Branch circuits and wiring | ||
| Garage door | ||
| Smoke detectors |
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| Electric switches and plugs | ||
| Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) | ||
| Plumbing & Fixtures | Fixtures, sinks, and drains |
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| Bathtubs and showers |  |
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| Waste venting |
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| Water heater | ||
| Appliances | Dishwasher | |
| Waste Disposal | ||
| Ranges and ovens |  |
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| Microwave | ||
| Exhaust fans (bathrooms and kitchen)
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| HVAC Systems |
Furnace and water heating systems | |
| Ducts and vents | ||
| Air conditioning systems | ||
| Heating & Cooling Vents |
You are entitled to know all the secrets
of a property up front. If it turns out there are some problems, it is usually
possible for you to get out of the deal or negotiate a lower price.
Mistakes and oversights are common
in new home construction, even with the best of builders. So many individual
workers and specialists (electricians, roofers, plumbers, etc.) get involved
in constructing a new home. Quality assurance may suffer as they go from one
building to another simultaneously. Some items may easily be overlooked or
forgotten. A quality home inspection may disclose any potential problem in
your new house.
We provide you with useful insight
and knowledge so that you can make informed decisions when purchasing your
home. It is not easy for you to set your emotions aside and really see the
kind of shape of your future home. All Phase Home Inspection can provide you
with an impartial knowledgeable third party. This unbiased opinion often allows
you to see the true potential or defects of your impending home.
Your profession may be in a totally
different field not allowing you to easily spot problems such as bad plumbing,
a faulty foundation or roofing, poor insulation among many. Few buyers have
the training to inspect all the technical systems in a home. Seeking the aid
of a certified home inspector can be the best investment made into your new
home.
Making your purchasing offer contingent
upon a professional home inspection saves you future headaches and costly
repairs before you sign the residential home purchase papers. Costly repairs
can often be avoided or at least anticipated by a preliminary inspection before
a purchase offer is signed.
Having the knowledge obtained from
a home inspection gives your real estate lawyer a firm leg to stand on when
entering into negotiations. You may reduce the selling price by counter-offering
a lower price or ask for credit for repairs. Having a professional home inspection
report will strengthen your negotiation power.
For a complete
list of what we inspect, click here: Standards
of Practice
Note: All Phase Home Inspection encourages you to
attend the home inspection.
Our
home inspector will be happy to go through the inspection with you explaining
the potential problems and giving you some advice. Even if you are not able to
attend the whole inspection process, try to stay with our inspector in the
beginning. A professional home inspection is an excellent opportunity for you
to educate yourself about the physical condition of a property you will invest
hundreds of thousands of dollars.