You need to have the property inspected

Whenever you are buying a home, you need to have the property thoroughly inspected before you close the deal. If you neglect this important task, you could end up discovering that the home has many problems that you were unaware of. These problems could be quite expensive to repair. Schedule your Buyer Inspection Today!

By hiring an experienced inspection company to inspect the home, you can make sure that you identify any existing problems before you take ownership of the property. By doing so, you and the seller can negotiate over who will pay for these repairs and when they will be performed.

The inspector will examine the entire property, both inside and out, looking for any signs of damage or safety hazards. For example, he will look at the roof to make sure that there are no missing shingles or weak points. He will check the wiring, and inspect the plumbing.

After he has completed the inspection, the home inspector will compile his findings and email you the home inspection report. If he has found any significant issues, he will describe them in detail. In some cases, he may recommend that an expert be hired to make a closer examination of some aspect of the property. Schedule your Buyer Home Inspection Today!

It is important to hire an independent inspector for this process. The inspector needs to be as unbiased as possible to avoid any conflicts of interest. If the seller recommends a particular inspector, you should instead consider hiring someone else, since you want to make sure that the inspector is looking out for the interests of all parties involved in the deal.

One of the major benefits of having a thorough home inspection performed is that you can make sure that your new home is in good shape when you move in. While every home has issues, keeping these to a minimum is important. Not only will this save you a lot of time and money, but it will make moving into your new home a more enjoyable experience.

It is best to make sure that you are on the premises when the home inspection is being performed. This way, the inspector can explain any issues that he may discover to you in person. Also, if you have questions or concerns, you can ask them directly to the inspector, rather than having to write them down and ask them later.

However, this does not mean that you should crowd the inspector or follow him around the whole time. He needs to have enough room to focus on the job. A proper home inspection requires great attention to detail, so you should avoid distracting the inspector and potentially causing him to overlook a serious issue.

As a home buyer, it is important that you have a home properly inspected before you agree to purchase it. This home inspection process can save you quite a lot of time and money, so do not neglect this important task. Schedule your Buyer Inspection Today!

General Home inspection

On the surface, a home may appear to be in good shape, but our experience inspecting new and older homes in and around Southern Colorado tells us that structural issues, roofing problems, electrical defects, and plumbing issues are common, and that minor deficiencies generally affect all properties.

An Affordable Home Inspection provides a general evaluation of most visible and accessible components of the property. The intent is to provide you with all the information we can concerning the real condition of the home so that you can take care of any findings on your own, determine whether to proceed with the purchase of the home is prudent, or perhaps use the information from the inspection to negotiate the terms of your purchase.

Home inspection checklist

You should start preparing for a professional home inspection when you initially tour the home, before making an offer. This will give you an idea if there are any areas you want the inspector to pay special attention to. A good inspector will address these issues in the report you pay for. Use this checklist to help figure out what to look for ahead of time and in the final report. If any of these items aren't covered in the inspection report, ask why not.

Foundation: Look at the base of the walls and the ceilings in each room. Are there obvious cracks or apparent shifts in the foundation? Do the same around the outside. Are there any trees encroaching on the foundation?
Lot: Does the drainage appear to be away from the house? Are there any obvious soggy areas?
Roof: What is the overall condition? When was it last replaced?
Exterior: Does the house look like it will need repairs or painting soon? Are gutters and downspouts firmly attached? Are there loose boards or dangling wires? Is there asbestos in the exterior material, which would require added costs if it needed to be repaired or replaced?
Attic: How does the interior of the roof structure look? Are there any signs of leaks?
Interior evidence of leaks: Check ceilings and around windows in each room.
Basement: Is there dampness? Adequate insulation? (If there's a crawlspace instead of a basement, you might want to leave this for the professional home inspection.)
Electrical: Do the switches work? Are there any obvious malfunctions? Have the outlets been grounded? Is the panel updated and expandable for additional appliances or a potential remodel?
Plumbing: Any unusual noises or malfunctions? Has the sewer line been scoped to check for potential cracks?
Appliances: If these are included, what is the age and condition of the stove, dishwasher or refrigerator?
Heating/cooling system: Does it seem to do the job? How old is the furnace? If the system has been converted, are the old systems or tanks still in place?
Odor: Does the home smell? Can you detect what it might be and whether it could be fixed? Beware of musty odors which could signal a wet basement.