What is involved in a home inspection?

A professional home inspection is a significant tool when it comes to making the most of your property. Whether you are buying or selling a property, a thorough home inspection will help you in gathering all the valuable information you need to make the right decision. If you are buying a house, it will help you know whether the house you are considering is safe or not. Also, you would like to avoid unexpected and expensive surprises. While selling your home, an inspection report will help you know if there are any defects that will bring down the value of the property. If you know the defects, you can work on them so that you can market your home effectively.

So, the idea behind a professional home inspection is to ensure the property is in the right condition, suggesting there are no issues with the property. And if there are any, then how can they be rectified and what will be the cost to complete the repairs. A professional home inspector will do the job using their expertise in checking every part of the house. The expert will identify any problem with the house like leaky roof or faulty plumbing.

Whether you are a home buyer or a seller, you will like to know what is involved in a home inspection.  Here is what you need to know:

The home inspector will examine the house from top to bottom and inspect the following essential areas:

Structure of the house – The structure and framing of the house will be inspected to make sure it can withstand extreme weather conditions and the long-term effects of gravity.

Roof – The condition of the roofing parts along with shingles will be checked. If there is any drainage issue, the expert will highlight it to you. They will also check the skylights and the chimney.

Plumbing – The professional will look for small as well as big issues like rust on the pipes, water pressure, gutters and clogged pipes. They will look for every small defects that may become large later on.

Electrical – All the lighting fixtures, switches, wiring, breakers, conductors, and receptacles will be inspected to find out if there is any fault or not.

HVAC – The home inspector will check the heating and air conditioning system along with the vents and other parts to make sure everything is in fine running condition.

Exteriors and interiors – A through home inspection means inspecting the entire property and ensuring they are in good condition. During the process, the expert will check the walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, railings, windows, and doors. The inspection of exterior areas include driveways, patio, siding and more.

Ventilation and insulation – Ventilation for the areas like attic and exhaust system of laundry, bathroom and kitchen will be checked.

From the above list, it is clear home inspection convers many things but still there are items that are not covered in the list. For example, things like aesthetic issues, hidden problems, seasonal accessories and things that require dismantling for inspection.  So, before hiring any one for the inspection job, ask what all are they going to cover while they are inspecting your house.

How much time will the inspection take?

The time duration of a home inspection may differ from one property to another. It majorly depends on the size of the property and the items and areas that need to be inspected. But the average inspection makes around 3 to 4 hours. While the expert is doing the inspection job on your property, you should make yourself available. It will give you a chance to know what are the defects identified by the inspector.  Once the inspection is over, you will receive a detailed report from the inspection expert. The report will cover everything. Make sure the report is a detailed one and explains everything in a simple language.

So, when you are ready to connect with a home inspector, you should make sure they are experts in their field and are capable to do the job right the first time. Find out whether they are licensed or not, how long they have been in the business, how much do they charge and what are the things they are going to cover in the inspection.

Contact Kissee Inspection Services for professional inspection services

At Kissee Inspection Services, we are a team of inspectors providing thorough inspection services at a competitive pricing. We are dedicated to provide valuable information about the property you are going to buy or sell. We will check all the major components of your property to provide you a complete understanding of your property. We will also provide you repairs and maintenance suggestions. In a nutshell, we will give you the information you need to make an informed decision.