We're selling our house and the inspection is set for saturday.
2006-07-13 06:34:10 · 5 answers · asked by sarahjane1973 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I am an inspector and this is what is checked normally by a qualified home inpection company.
Structural Components
Landscape Drainage
Foundations
Basement\ Crawlspace
Heating & Cooling Systems
Electrical System
Plumbing System
Roofing
Chimney & flashing
Kitchen Cabinetry
Exterior Trim & Finish
Windows, Floors & Doors
Fireplaces & Inserts
Built-in Appliances
Electrical Outlets
Decks and handrails
Ventilation System
Insulation
2006-07-13 11:30:46 · answer #1 · answered by JIM95340 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is hard to say because you never know what the person is like who will do the inspection. With the housing market the way it is a lot of people have started doing these inspections and many of them do not have a clue what they are doing. Other inspectors are very anal and will write up ever little mark they see on a wall. A good inspector will be able to note any problems they encounter and accurately detail them in their report so there is no confusion on whether it is a serious problem or a minor one. A bad or a really anal/rude inspector can sink a deal faster and easier than anything else. If the inspector shows up and has a bad attitude and pisses you off tell that person to leave and inform the buyer you want them to hire a different inspector. Someone like that will screw up the whole deal and you have every right to ask a person who is being rude in your house to leave.
The most obvious things you want to have repaired before the inspections are any non-working electrical outlets, fans, lights, switches, etc. Any loose wires hanging from the ceiling, outside, or in the attic should be properly secured. If you have wires hanging outside you should make sure they are approved for exterior use. Make sure cabinets, windows, and doors work properly. Make sure that all plumbing works and there are no leaks that you can find. These things are all minor stuff that add up to a lot in the mind of a home inspector and they are all really easy to fix and do not cost much.
2006-07-13 15:40:46 · answer #2 · answered by unusualpsycho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When looking at the house of your dreams, look for consistency in the architectural style and building materials. A single-story cottage-style house built in the '40s with plaster walls and clapboard exterior siding that has added a new wing with modern building products may be an indication of unauthorized modifications and substandard workmanship. Should this be the case, it could add up to big bucks to correct and a severe heartache for the unsuspecting buyer. It's typical to see extension cords running from room to room in older homes. This places a burden on the electrical system, outlets and cords and thus could lead to a fire. Another common electrical problem found in all ages of homes is exposed electrical wires.
2014-08-15 22:41:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
They will look at structual integrity, what improvements you have made to the house, the overall condition of the house, a look at the foundation or house cracks, are there mold spots or water pooling, potential termite concerns (although they sometimes request that the owner does that separately with the bug guys)
2006-07-13 13:38:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with jim95340 he covered it all, I am also a home and building inspector.
2006-07-14 07:05:06 · answer #5 · answered by donley z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋