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Questions you should ask when choosing a home inspector
Choosing a home inspection company is an important decision for every home buyer. A thorough, pre-purchase inspection of a house can be your best defense against unwanted surprises.
On this page of our site, we'll try to give you some insight into what questions you should ask when selecting a home inspection service. Even if you don't choose Insides & Outsides, we'd like to help you make an educated decision.
QUESTIONS TO ASK...
Of the Inspection Company
1. Are you involved with or associated with any other business?
2. Do you encourage the client to attend the inspection?
3. How soon can you typically schedule an inspection?
4. How long will the inspection take?
5. Have you received professional home inspection training?
6. Do you carry Errors & Omissions insurance?
About the Inspection Report
1. How much will the inspection cost?
2. What will the inspection report include?
3. Will you prepare a written report?
4. How soon is the report available?
5. Can we see a sample of your report?
6. Does the report conform to ASHI Standards?
...and the answers you'll receive from Insides & Outsides
1. Are you involved with or associated with any other business?
Insides and Oustides is not involved in any other business. In accordance with the American Society of Home Inspectors Standards of Practice, we do not participate in any referral or construction related activities. It represents a conflict of interest.
2. Do you encourage the client to attend the inspection?
Insides and Outsides always encourage buyers to attend the inspection. Buyers that attend have a better understanding of the property as viewed by the inspector and are better able to read and interpret the final report. The buyer's attendance also helps them understand the scope of a home inspection as well as the limitations.
3. How soon can you typically schedule an inspection?
An inspection can usually be scheduled with Insides & Outsides within one or two days.
4. How long will the inspection take?
A typical inspection of a 2400 square foot house will take us roughly 2.5 hours.
5. Have you received professional home inspection training?
Yes. We are certified by the American Home Inspectors Training Institute.
6. Do you carry Errors & Omissions insurance?
Yes. We carry insurance.
About the Report...
1. How much will the inspection cost?
The inspection fees vary slightly depending on the size and age of the house. Call our office for a specific quote on your home.
2. What will the inspection report include?
A full inspection covers the Site/Grounds, Exterior, Structural Components, Foundation, Roof, Attic, Insulation, Ventilation, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating/AC, Garage, Kitchen, Bathrooms, and Interior.
3. Will you prepare a written report?
Yes, we prepare an extensive written report that generally runs 15-25 pages. Included is a Report Summary that will let you quickly review the recommended improvements to the home. The report format is easy to read for all parties involved in the transaction.
4. How soon is the report available?
The report is available the same day.
5. Can we see a sample of your report?
You can receive a sample report by contacting our office.
6. Does the report conform to American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Standards?
Yes, our reports conform to (and exceed) the ASHI Standards of Practice.
Insides & Outsides
687 Beechwood Drive, Thomson, GA 30824
phone: 706-595-0270
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