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FDNYWife31
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Questions for Inspector
What questions should we ask our inspector when we do our walk through in our house? Does anyone have any good tips? what should we be expecting?
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Re: Questions for Inspector
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| Posted 1/24/13 10:57 AM |
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Re: Questions for Inspector
What do you mean? Are you talking about what to ask during a home inspection for a house you are planning to buy?
If that's what you are asking, I would say you definitely want to follow the inspector around and see what he's seeing. Most of the good inspectors will explain things as they go, and welcome your questions, although they will usually give you a verbal summary at the end, as well as a written report. A lot of the inspectors take photographs and include photos in the report, which helps. Some inspectors use a lot of jargon, so it helps to ask what they mean if you don't understand. Also, if they are making a recommendation for a change, you should clarify whether there is a defect in what they are seeing, or they are just recommending an upgrade based on new code or best practices or whatever.
The home inspection is a good time to make sure you know where key things are -- e.g., main water valve, electrical box. Also, you might ask if changes you are considering making are feasible changes. Of course, if there is anything in particular that concerns you, you should definitely point it out to the home inspector.
It's a good idea to get an inspector who is also certified to do the termite inspection.
Keep in mind that a home inspection is useful, but has limits, as the inspector can only check out what's visible (he can't see within walls, for example, to look at interior pipes, electric, etc.). Also, the home inspectors are generallist - So sometimes the home inspection is just a starting point. If he points out a potential issue with the foundation, for example, you may need to get a structural engineer in, or for possible electrical issues, have an electrician come. The inspection provides info, but not always definitive answers.
I don't know if this is the type of stuff you were looking for, but hope it helps you (or someone!).
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| Posted 1/24/13 12:10 PM |
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FDNYWife31
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Re: Questions for Inspector
Posted by Century 21 Dallow - Christine Braun
What do you mean? Are you talking about what to ask during a home inspection for a house you are planning to buy?
If that's what you are asking, I would say you definitely want to follow the inspector around and see what he's seeing. Most of the good inspectors will explain things as they go, and welcome your questions, although they will usually give you a verbal summary at the end, as well as a written report. A lot of the inspectors take photographs and include photos in the report, which helps. Some inspectors use a lot of jargon, so it helps to ask what they mean if you don't understand. Also, if they are making a recommendation for a change, you should clarify whether there is a defect in what they are seeing, or they are just recommending an upgrade based on new code or best practices or whatever.
The home inspection is a good time to make sure you know where key things are -- e.g., main water valve, electrical box. Also, you might ask if changes you are considering making are feasible changes. Of course, if there is anything in particular that concerns you, you should definitely point it out to the home inspector.
It's a good idea to get an inspector who is also certified to do the termite inspection.
Keep in mind that a home inspection is useful, but has limits, as the inspector can only check out what's visible (he can't see within walls, for example, to look at interior pipes, electric, etc.). Also, the home inspectors are generallist - So sometimes the home inspection is just a starting point. If he points out a potential issue with the foundation, for example, you may need to get a structural engineer in, or for possible electrical issues, have an electrician come. The inspection provides info, but not always definitive answers.
I don't know if this is the type of stuff you were looking for, but hope it helps you (or someone!).
Thank you this does help!
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