Frequently Asked Questions

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Clients (and their agents) are welcome to talk to the inspector when the home inspection is finished.  The office staff will help you with the timing. The inspector will be happy to walk through the property with you and answer any questions you may have. Your full-color, complete report will be emailed to you and your agent in 24-48 hours. After you receive it, please read the entire report.  If you have questions, please call the office, and our staff will see that you will be able to speak with the inspector on the phone.

If you're unable to attend, our inspectors will write your report in the same careful and concise way as they always do. After we email the report to you and your agent, read the entire thing.  If you have questions, please call the office, and our staff will see that you can talk with the inspector on the phone. We can also email you an invoice that you can safely and securely pay online.

 Within a given area, the inspection fee may vary depending on a number of elements such as the size of the house, its age, and possibly other factors.  It also depends on the inspector’s qualifications, such as a Certified Home Inspector, Certified Master Inspector, number of completed inspections, years in the profession, membership in several professional organizations, and hours of continuing education each year.   

The cost should not be a factor in deciding whether or not to have a home inspection, or in the selection of your home inspector.  The sense of security and knowledge gained from a good inspection is well worth the cost, and the lowest-priced inspection is not necessarily a bargain.  Use the recommendations from your banker or lending institution, insurance agent, appraiser, attorney, friends, and/or Realtor as a guide to find a qualified Home Inspector.  

Buying a home could be the largest single investment a person will ever make. To minimize unpleasant surprises and unexpected difficulties, you’ll want to learn as much as you can about the  house before you buy it.  A home inspection may identify the need for major repairs, as well as the need for maintenance to keep it in good shape.  After the inspection, you will know more about the house, which will allow you to make decisions with confidence. 

The value of the inspection and report can be measured by its usefulness. If the inspection turns up little wrong with the house, you've bought some relatively inexpensive peace of mind. If the inspection finds serious problems, your report could end up saving you many thousands of dollars.
Call us at 304-670-2537 about pricing and the FREE warranty for the dream house you've found.  We'll help you make sure it's the home of your dreams!