If you are already a homeowner, a home inspection may be used to identify problems in the making and take preventative measures which might avoid costly repairs in the future. If you are planning to sell your home on the market, you may wish to have an inspection performed prior to placing your home on the market. This will give you a better understanding of the conditions which may be discovered by the buyer's inspector and an opportunity to make repairs that will put the house in a better selling position. Having an inspection will help you comply with current disclosure laws concerning the sale of your property.

Can I Do It Myself?
Even the most experienced homeowner lacks the knowledge and years of expertise of a professional home inspector. An inspector is familiar with the elements of home construction and remains completely objective and unemotional about the home.

Can A Home Inspection Fail?
NO! A professional home inspection is an examination of the condition of the home on the day it is inspected; it is not an appraisal, which determines market value or a municipal inspection, which verifies local code compliance, but rather describes its visible physical condition and indicates what may need major repairs in the near future.

Do I Have To Be There?
It is not necessary for you to be present for the inspection, but it is highly recommended. You will be able to accompany the inspector and ask questions directly as you learn about the condition of the home, how its systems work and how to maintain it. You will also find the written report easier to understand if you've seen the property firsthand through the inspectors eyes.

Who Hires The Inspector?
The Client usually retains the inspector. The Inspector works for you. The report cannot be given to anyone else without your written consent.

How Much Does It Cost?
The purchase of a home is the most significant investment a person makes in their life.  It does not make sense to shop for the least expensive home inspector.  Remember the saying Pennywise and Pound Foolish, that is very true with home inspections.  You only get what you pay for, and the cheapest home inspector will come from the least educated, least experience, un-insured person.  Do not be fooled by individuals whose training and experience is limited to viewing a video for two hours then claiming to be a Home Inspector, or from a person you is a handyman or performs other sorts of work.  A professional inspector works full-time, should have many credentials, and should be well insured.  Verify the education, training, and experience of the actual person you hire to conduct your home inspection.