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debi posted an update 9 years, 1 month ago
A home inspection, in general, is a visual examination of the structure and systems of the building. It is conducted by a certified, professional home inspector. The inspection includes exterior and interior components that are assessed. Once the inspection is complete, you will get an objective report of the condition of the home. residential home inspection, as with any inspection, is most commonly done after a contract or a purchase agreement is signed by a perspective home buyer. The final sale is contingent on the inspector’s findings.
You will learn as much as possible about the house, including any need for repairs or maintenance. The exterior inspection includes the roof, gutters, foundation, and basement. The windows and entry doors are also examined. The report will let you know the materials used in the structural elements. For example, the exterior checklist indicates whether the gutters are copper or aluminum, and if the trim is wood, aluminum, or vinyl. Conditions are circled as good, fair, or poor. The conditions for windows also notes if windows are cracked, or if screens are torn or missing.
SACRAMENTO HOME INSPECTION interior checklist is more detailed. It includes walls, windows, interior doors, floors, and ceilings. It also includes heating and cooling systems, plumbing, and electrical wiring. Materials on walls, for example, can be checked off as paint, paneling, or wallpaper. In addition to good, fair, and poor, conditions note if there is water damage and/or peeling paint. There is space to indicate if the floors are not level or if they squeak. Notations for doors includes any hardware missing or if they close properly. The heating and cooling systems are turned on, weather permitting, and checked if they work and how well they work. If there is no central air conditioning system in the house, a checklist of rooms with air conditioning units is provided.
The cost of an inspection varies depending on the location, the size, and the age of a home. Additional testing options, such as well, radon, or septic testing, are also factors in determining the total cost. It is not an expensive service, and can be done at other times besides home purchase. If you are planning on selling your home, an inspection can let you know what repairs are needed to get your home market ready. If you own your home, an inspection can alert you to repairs you may need to have done.
