We have redone the wiring and roof recently, but were wondering, after watching shows like "House Inspector", whether we should have our home inspected for potential other concerns as it is over 100 years old? We had a general inspection done 4 years ago before moving in, but wonder, if we try to sell in a year's time, would it be worth having an inspection done today to prepare for the future sale? Or, would whatever the inspector said 4 years ago still hold true in most cases? Our inspector missed the fact that our roof had leaked and was about to fall to pieces due to snow on the roof (he couldn't see the roof so skipped that part!) and also that some plumbing needed updating. It made me nervous that he may have missed other things. Comments?
2007-02-13 05:53:37 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you are trying to avoid having to fix things when you go to sell the house it would be a good idea. When I bought my home I had a wonderful inspector that was able to save me a lot of money before buying my home. If the first inspection was that bad I would try to find a new inspector. It never hurts to have an inspection to help provent future unexpected costs
2007-02-13 07:12:29 · answer #1 · answered by delphina_16 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have it done as you don't want problems coming up when you go to sell it. If he missed the roof he probably missed something else as the is a big thing to miss
2007-02-13 14:30:02 · answer #2 · answered by karen w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to sell then let the new buyers pay for a home inspection then anything they might find is renegotiable on the cost of fixing it.
2007-02-13 13:56:47 · answer #3 · answered by CctbOh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are planning to sell it in the near future, let the new owner worry about it.
2007-02-13 14:03:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what your piece of mind is worth
2007-02-13 13:56:17 · answer #5 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋