Benefits of a home inspection

Home inspections are beneficial for both buyers and sellers.

For buyers, you avoid any potential pitfalls in the property before purchase; when you finally find the perfect home, you can make it your own with complete peace of mind.By having a systematic and thorough home inspection, you will have the information you need to make good decisions on how to proceed. We also want to provide you with important maintenance tips so you can keep your new home in good condition.

For sellers, you can provide potential buyers with the most complete information and get the best price for your property. When you know more about your house, you can then make the needed repairs before you ever put the house on the market, saving you time and money.

A Colorado home inspector will take two to three hours or more completing a detailed walk-through of the home you’re looking to buy. It’s a top-to-bottom review of the physical structure, as well as its mechanical and electrical systems — including roof, ceilings, walls, floors, windows and doors. The inspector will check that major appliances are functional, scrutinize the heating and air-conditioning system, examine the plumbing and electrical systems and crawl up into the attic and down into the basement.

All the while, the home inspector will be taking notes and pictures and, if you’re tagging along, commenting on what he sees. Most importantly, the inspector will provide an objective opinion on the home’s condition, detached from the emotional roller coaster you’ve been on during the entire home buying process.