Our Promise
Choosing the right home inspector can be difficult.
Unlike most professionals, you probably will not get to meet me until after you hire me.
Furthermore, different inspectors have varying qualifications, equipment, experience,
reporting methods, and yes, different pricing.
One thing for sure is that a home inspection requires work, a lot of work.
Ultimately a thorough inspection depends heavily on the individual inspectors own effort.
If you honor me by permitting me to inspect your new home, I guarantee that I will give you my
very best effort.
This I promise you. Tom
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feel free to contact us at any time you have a question or concern about us or
the inspection process. We will be happy to give you an honest answer,
and if we don't know the answer we will get it for you as quick as possible.
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Home Inspection Frequently Asked Questions ? |
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What is a home inspection? |
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home inspection is an objective examination of the structure and systems
of a home, from roof to foundation. When problems or symptoms of problems
are found the inspector may recommend further evaluation or remedies making
the home inspection cost well worth it. |
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How do I choose a Home
Inspector? |
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Call
up and ask about their credentials and experience. If for some reason
you don't feel comfortable asking this of the inspector when speaking
with them on the phone then how will you feel asking questions at the
inspection. You must feel that the inspector is qualified, experienced
and attentive of your needs. |
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What qualifications and credentials
should a home inspector offer? |
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When
choosing a home inspector, begin with a list of associations members in
your state. Then check to see who among these is most experienced and
has the most outstanding reputation for thoroughness as an inspector. |
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How long will the inspection
take? |
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Most
inspections take about 2 - 4 hours. These times may vary depending
on the size, age, and condition of the home. My inspections have no time
limit. I take whatever time is necessary to give you a thorough, honest
inspection report. |
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May I attend the inspection? |
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Yes.
I encourage you to attend the inspection so you will get the most benefit.Be
suspicious of any inspector who doesn't want you around during the inspection. |
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How soon should I schedule
my appointment? |
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I
require at least 24 hours notice. It is always best to schedule your appointment
in advance and not wait until your contingency period is ready to expire.
This way you will have more time to review your report and make important
decisions. |
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Who is responsible for preparing
the property for the inspection? |
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It's
the Seller's responsibility to prepare the property for
the inspection. |
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1. Have
all utilities turned on (water, electric and gas).
2. Have all gas appliances ready to run with pilot lights turned on.
3. Clear access to areas like attics, crawl spaces, electric panels and
furnaces.
4. Unlock storage closets, fence gates, electric panels and crawl and attic
hatches.
5. Remove pets from property, or secure them so they are not free to roam.
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Do you provide onsite
reports? |
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No.
The time it takes to compile my findings into your report, including any
digital photo editing often takes 2 hours or more. I fully understand
that you need the report in a timely manner. Your report will be delivered
within 48 hrs (max) or sooner of the inspection. |
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Is the inspection report
a guarantee or warranty that nothing will go wrong? |
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No.
Your inspection report is not a guarantee that things
won't break down or otherwise become problematic during escrow or any
other time after the inspection took place. In fact your inspection report
is not insurance of any kind whatsoever because I am not licensed in the
State of Illinois as an insurance provider. Only an insurance company
licensed under the laws of the State of Illinois can provide you with
insurance. Providing insurance without the appropriate license could result
in severe civil or criminal penalties.
Your report is simply a documentation of the conditions of the property
"at the time of the inspection". It is a snapshot in time,
and any implication that the report is or might be insurance on your property
and its systems and components is expressly denied by me. Therefore, I
shall not pay for repairs or replacement of items or components just because
they broke down or are causing problems after the inspection. |
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What if the inspection
revels problems? |
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I
may find things that weren't expected. That's what you want, right?
No house is perfect, not even new construction. The report is not a seller's
"Must-Fix list"; it's just an impartial reporting
of the condition giving you clear direction for what should be done about
each problem. Every situation is different - it's up to you and your real
estate agent to decide how to proceed after the inspection. |
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Will you perform or
manage any repair work? |
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No.
That would be a direct conflict of interest. |
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Do new homes need to
be inspected? |
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Yes!
Just because they are newly built or newly remodeled doesn't mean they
are free of mistakes. Most areas have local or state building officials
that inspect new construction for building code violations, however they
rarely have enough time to inspect everything. Besides, there can be problems
or defects that aren't necessarily code violations.
Some builders select contractors to complete various aspects of the construction.
With all the activities going on at once, it's nearly impossible for a
contractor or supervisor to oversee everyone and their work.
If your new home is under a builder's warranty, I can inspect your home
before the warranty expires. I usually perform warranty inspections approximately
one month before the expiration date. |
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What if I have questions
after the inspection? |
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You
may call me and discuss the aspects of your home whenever you like. Our
service is a long-term investment. |
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