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Question: What is the purpose of a home inspection and what does it include?
Answer: There are many reasons to have a home inspection before purchasing it, but the two main reasons are to help secure financing and to provide peace of mind.
The American Society of Home Inspectors set the standards for home inspections. They typically look at these areas:
Basic structures like the floors, foundation, heating and cooling, roof and water leaks, drainage, paint and tile, plumbing, wiring, fireplace (if applicable).
After the inspection, you will receive a written report. This will include any maintenance recommendations, plus any major defects, problems that may hinder your ability to obtain financing or safety hazards. If you are thinking of selling, you may want to have your home inspected so you can repair any defects prior to listing the home.
In either case, we can help. We specialize in home inspection repairs and we can offer a referral to several ASHI inspectors. Just give us call for help!