FAQ's
Q. CAN A HOUSE FAIL INSPECTION?
No. A professional home inspection is an examination of the current condition of your prospective home. It is not an appraisal, which determines market value, or a municipal inspection, which verifies local code compliance. A home inspector, therefore, will not pass or fail a house, but rather describe its physical condition and indicate what may need repair or replacement.
Q. WHEN DO I CALL IN THE HOME INSPECTOR?
A home inspector is typically contacted right after the contract or purchase agreement has been signed, and is often available within a few days.
Q. HOW LONG WILL THE INSPECTION TAKE?
Most inspections take about three hours. The time may vary depending on the style, size, age and condition of the home.
Q. DO I HAVE TO BE THERE?
It’s not necessary for you to be present for the entire inspection, but it’s recommended that you show up for at least the last hour if you can. You’ll be able to ask questions directly as you learn about the condition of the home. You’ll also find the written report easier to understand if you've seen the property first-hand through the inspector's eyes.
Q. WHAT IF THE REPORT REVEALS PROBLEMS?
No house is perfect. If the inspector identifies problems, it doesn't necessarily mean you shouldn't buy the house, only that you will know in advance what to expect. A seller may adjust the purchase price or contract terms if major problems are found. If your budget is tight, or if you don't wish to become involved in future repair work, this information will be extremely important to you.
Q. IF THE HOUSE APPEARS TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION, DID I REALLY NEED AN INSPECTION?
Definitely. Now you can complete your home purchase with your eyes open as to the condition of the property and all its equipment and systems. You will also have learned many things about your new home from the inspector's written report, and will want to keep that information for future reference.
Q. WHAT KIND OF REPORT DO YOU PROVIDE?
Your report will be a computer generated, detailed report with a narrative listing of issues. The report includes a summary page of repair items as well as color photos of problem areas that you might not be able to see without special equipment. Your report can be emailed to you when I get back to the office or I can print it out for you on site, which ever you prefer.
Q. WHAT AREAS DO YOU SERVE?
We serve Edmonds, Briar, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Seattle, Shoreline, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kenmore, Kirkland, Bothel, Everett, Lynwood, Mill Creek, Lake Stevens, Snohomish, Redmond, Monroe, Mukilteo, Arlington, Renton, Richmond Beach, Greenlake, Northgate, Greenwood, Lake City, Gasworks, Medina, Pierce Country, Snohomish County, Skagit County. For anywhere not listed please feel free to call us and we will try to accomodate you.