Can You Tell me What Happens at the Home Inspection and What to Lookout for?

Many people want to know what happens at the home inspection and what to be on the lookout for, and it is really not too complicated. Many areas of the home you are looking to buy will be examined by an expert in home inspection. One of the things to be on the lookout for is that there are states that do not require inspectors to be licensed, so you should look for someone who is qualified and has lots of experience conducting home inspections.

Something you definitely need to know is the things that will not be done at the time of the home inspection. There are certain inspections that require a specific license, and your inspector may not be licensed in that specific area. Things like checking your home for radon, formaldehyde, lead, methane, and radiation are among those things that require a licensed inspector. There are other things like inspecting for rodents, wood destroying organisms, fungi, mold and mildew also require licensing, and your inspector may not be licensed in all those areas.

However, you should expect a thorough inspection of the structural integrity of the home, as well as the construction, the walls, the attic, the roof, the ceiling, and the foundation. System components such as air conditioning, heating, circuit breakers, wiring, main panel, exhaust fans, light fixtures, ceiling fans, grounding and plumbing should also receive a thorough inspection.

Other things like the appliances, including built-in microwaves, dish washers, washer and dryer, oven and stove, and the smoke detectors will also get a good going over. The inspector will also go into the garage, if the home has one, and he/she will inspect the slab, walls, ceilings, entries, vents, firewalls, garage doors, lighting, roof and windows.

After the inspection, the inspector will prepare a detailed report about any and all problems that were found in the home. If something was found to be in excellent condition, it will probably not be listed in the report.

You should be on the lookout of any major health and safety concerns found by the inspector and have those taken care of right away. The roof will be listed if it is found to have a short life-expectancy, and problems with the heating, air conditioning, the foundation and any drainage and moisture issues will also be listed.

You need to decide which problems require immediate attention, and which issues you can deal with as a homeowner. If you demand for the seller to take care of every single issue listed in the report, you will find that you will end up looking for another house. Sellers will usually refuse to deal with any buyer that is too demanding or nit-picky.

You have every right to negotiate after the home inspection, especially if your purchase agreement contains a home inspection contingency as an out clause. The thing to remember that is that homes are not perfect, and that even new homes will show some problems in the inspection report. The most important thing is deciding whether the home is still worth the price you are paying plus the cost of repairs.

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