A Five-Point Checklist For Hiring A Home Inspector

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In states where regulations are not stringent, anyone can pose as a home inspector. You don’t want to risk the sale of your house because of a home inspection mistake. So, spending a few extra dollars to receive quality service from a professional home inspector will be a valuable investment. They tell you if your house is fit for sale and mitigate health hazards by discovering areas in your house that need to be renovated or repaired.

A home inspection service is a visual inspection of the accessible elements and systems such as the roofing, walls, porches, doors and windows, heating and air conditioning, plumbing systems, ventilation, etc. After inspection, a home inspector will immediately give you a detailed report of your house. This will make you decide whether or not you want to go forward with the purchase.

To ensure you get professional home inspection services, here is a list of the top five things to look for when hiring a home inspector.

1. Active license. Make sure you find out whether they have a valid license in your state as many inspectors practice without licensing. Hiring a licensed inspector means they are certified and have completed certain hours of field training.

2. Experience. Finding out their years of experience is crucial. A home inspector with formal training and hands-on expertise will have more knowledge of good construction practices and perform inspections better. They are also more likely to recognize dangerous situations.

3. Insurance. Are they fully insured? Do they have an Errors and Omissions Insurance? Do they have a Professional Liability Insurance? Asking these questions will guarantee protection in case an inspector makes a mistake or misses something important during an inspection.

4. Personality. When interviewing potential inspectors, pay attention to their attitude. During the first telephonic consultation, did they make you feel confident about their services? If they are patient and willing to answer all your questions, it can indicate a positive personality.

5. Referrals. The best way to find a great home inspector is by relying on recommendations from friends and family or reading reviews about the company. You can also check the Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints were filed against them.

If you’re looking for InterNACHI certified home inspectors in Roselle Park, NJ, reach out to Glass Eye Home Inspections. We deliver quality home inspection services to clients across Elizabeth, Roselle Park, Middletown, Brick, Trenton, Union, Newark, Hillside, and Toms River NJ. Our services include full home inspection, pre-listing inspection, and radon testing. We have a home inspection license as well as a home builder’s license. To learn more about the services we offer, please click here. To get in touch with us, please click here.

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