We are buying a new home. Is it necessary to have it inspected by Home inspectors?
2006-11-02 04:56:44 · 12 answers · asked by hskulkarnius 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Is it a brand new house? If so, probably not necessary. State laws may vary, but I bought my home in Texas without an inspection. There was a few things wrong, but nothing I couldn't fix or have fixed.
Have you given it a good look over? You should be able to see if any major items look damaged/unsafe. If in doubt (or you're not the handyman type) have an inspection.
2006-11-02 05:02:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you are buying a new home, I would recommend you to get it inspected. Home Inspectors see not only the damage but also the potential area of damage that might incur in future compelling you for additional expenditure.
Home Inspector will inspect all the area that lurk beneath your surface and behind the walls. His/Her adequate knowledge and experience will save you from problems that can arise just because you didn't bother inspecting your home before hand.
2014-10-12 21:39:39 · answer #2 · answered by Micah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 03:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely you have to do a home inspection from a certified home inspector before buying. You will know the faults in that home and the actual property value well in advance.
2014-11-06 16:18:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In our state and any HUD (they have a form for disclosure of the requirement) related home sale requires the licensee to recommend that the buyer have the home inspected so there must be a real important reason for that. Here go see what the professionals say about that:
Home Inspectors Associations for all states: http://www.homeinspections-usa.com/home_inspector_orgs.php
Buena Suerte
2006-11-02 05:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by newmexicorealestateforms 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but you would be crazy not too. Have it inspected AND be there with the Home Inspector when he/she goes through the house. You will learn so much.
2006-11-03 04:52:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a professional contractor and can check everything yourself, (plumbing issues, electrical, foundation, structural, roof etc) then you don't need one.
Otherwise if you buy without one, then later discover that the PVC plumbing is cracking, that some DYI person used the wrong size wire on additional electrical circuits (resulting in fire), that bathroom drains seals weren't maintained properly and you now have mold etc etc, you will have to pay for all the corrections yourself.
If you plan to save a few $$ and do it yourself, make sure you do a LOT of studying and get a comprehensive check list with instructions. Unless you are rich and don't care if there are thousands of $$ in repairs needed.
2006-11-02 05:10:10 · answer #7 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course it is. If it is not the law in your city then you would have a problem. The home needs to be inspected, not only for safety issues but quality issues too. Or else, you would end up with a halfway cracked up house!
2006-11-02 04:58:58 · answer #8 · answered by valerie m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether or not your lender requires a home inspection, you should have one done. The few hundred you pay for the inspection can save you thousands in the long run. Its always better to be safe then sorry!
2006-11-02 05:06:14 · answer #9 · answered by dolphinlove_20 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Always. Even if it is new. I live in a house that was built in 2003. Although, ours is fine, our neighbour had major problems right from the beginning. Just because it is new, doesn't mean that it was built correctly. It is well worth the few hundred dollars for the inspection. If for nothing else than piece of mind!!
2006-11-02 05:08:02 · answer #10 · answered by gerb30 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋