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How do I select an Inspector?
Select an inspector with training and qualifications. Ask the inspector if he or she is licensed. Try to find an inspector who is a
member of a professional society like TAREI or ASHI; they usually require their
members to have additional training.
Use
referrals. Talk to friends or co-workers who
have gone through the home inspection process. If they had a good experience
then you may want to use that inspector.
Don't select just on price. The fee for a home
inspection depends
on many factors and usually run from $200-$500+,
depending on the size of the house. Remember the adage, “You get what you pay for”.
Is an
appraisal the same as an inspection?
No, an appraisal is requested by the buyer’s lender and is designed to determine
the market value of the property. It is not a replacement for a home inspection,
which provides an in-depth look at such basic home
systems as plumbing,
heating, air conditioning, and roofing.
What will be inspected during the inspection?
A complete inspection will cover the house from top to bottom! A list of the
items that will be inspected follows:
-
Foundation
- Grading & Drainage
- Roof Covering & Structure
- Walls – Interior & Exterior
- Ceilings & Floors
- Doors –
Interior & Exterior
- Windows & Screens
- Fireplace & Chimney
- Porches, Decks & Carports
- Electrical System & Lighting
- Heating & Cooling System/s
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Plumbing
- Water Supply & Fixtures
- Drains & Vents
- Water
Heater
- Hydro-Therapy Equipment
- Appliances
How long does an inspection take?
You can generally expect your inspection to take between 3 and 4 hours,
and
possibly longer. The time will vary depending on the condition of he house and
the additional items that need to be inspected.
When will I receive my report?
Your report
will usually be delivered to you within 24 hours of the completion of the
inspection. We do not provide on-site reports because we feel that we can
provide you with a better quality product by taking the report to the office and
giving our full attention to the preparation of your inspection and report.
Should I attend the inspection?
Yes, it is
your inspection and you should learn all you can about the house before you buy.
Ask questions, and look around. You should question any inspector that will not
allow you to attend the inspection.
Our brochure, available via the
link above, has more information about selecting a home inspector and home
inspections.
Corpus Christi Texas Home
Inspection | Corpus Christi
Texas Certified Real Estate Inspection |
Corpus Christi Texas Certified
Home Inspection | Corpus Christi
Texas Real Estate Inspection
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