HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? WHAT GOES ON DURING THE INSPECTION TIME FRAME?
The actual home inspection lasts approximately 2 hours, depending on the square footage of the house. This time is when the inspector is conducting the inspection and taking pictures and notes to review with the client. The majority of the time is spent examining all areas of the house, taking pictures and testing installed systems that are within the scope of ASHI Standard of Practice. The client needs to budget about 30 minutes after the inspection is completed to review the report in person with the inspector if they are going to be present. Then, the inspector will ensure all information, good pictures, and notes are ready to build a report with and go over the findings with the client if they choose.
CAN I BE THERE? WHAT IF I'M UNABLE TO ATTEND?
Clients and/or their representatives are welcome to attend the entire process, however, it is important to allow the inspector un-interruped time to stay on task in order to receive the best inspection. Buyers will often attend after the home inspection is conducted for an in-person inspection summary. Roger is able to answer any questions for reported notes as well as provide helpful home maintenance information. The client and agent will have the reports e-mailed to them. The professionally formatted report includes a detailed summary to help understand the findings. If the client is unable to attend, follow-up texts, e-mails or phone calls for questions are welcome.
WHAT ABOUT RADON TESTING?
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that is a leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. It is EPA regulated and often times people have never heard of it unless they have previously been educated on it by a realtor or inspector. The only way to know if high levels of radon are inside the home is to test. A Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM) is strategically placed in the appropriate area of the property to examine Radon levels for 48 hours. Once completed, a report is provided that shows whether the home passed or failed, and mitigation is recommended if necessary. Radon measurement results, and if applicable, mitigation recommendations are available within 48 hours.
INSPECTION FAQ'S
ARE SEWER SCOPES IMPORTANT?
The main waste line can be one of the most expensive repairs/replacements ever needed on a home. Often times buyers forget about this or think that if there has not been a known issue in the past, it is likely ok. This is often not the case. We have found that old homes, newer homes, and even new construction can have issues that have not been seen. The only way to truly know that the main waste line is not defective is to scope it.