Home inspections are conducted by licensed home inspectors who use non-invasive methods to gather information on the safety and functionality of a house. Home inspectors are not allowed to damage a home during a home inspection. When a plumber is looking for a leak she may have to tear flooring or open walls. Home inspectors don’t do this. While we use excellent tools such as wood moisture meters and thermal imaging to detect leaks, it’s still limited in comparison to an invasive inspection. We do not remove panels or compressors from HVAC systems for inspections as it would be considered invasive.
Because they are snapshots in time, inspections are limited. A rainy inspection after three rainy days will be quite different than an inspection in the summer heat after ten days of dry weather. In some cases, personal items in the home can obscure issues. Our inspectors use high-tech equipment, their experience and training to find problems and predict the future. This allows them to perform a comprehensive inspection.
A licensed home inspector, such as the team at Crooker Hancox, performs an evaluation almost exclusively visually. They rely on tools for a variety of measurements.
Home Inspections Are Highly Recommended
North Carolina doesn’t require home inspections for the closing of a sale, but they are recommended if:
- You can also find out more about the A-Team here. buyer Learn as much as possible about the home you are considering to ensure that your investment is protected.
- When a home is being sold “For Sale by Owner”, it’s important to have a home inspection done.
- Inspection of new construction where the builder is also the seller.
- A seller attempting to assess the state of your property.
- A realtor needing a trustworthy recommendation for your client.
- A person who needs a home inspection because of any of the following reasons:
- Air Quality Testing
- Pest/Termite Inspections
- Radon Testing
- Home maintenance and preventative maintenance.
It’s simple. Your family and you are the most important. A home inspection may only be a snapshot of time, but it can provide a lot of detailed information. The cost of these inspections ranges from $200 to $500. We believe that this is a reasonable price for the peace-of-mind you get knowing that your home meets all regulations.
A standard home inspection report, according to the American Society of Home Inspections will include:
- The state of your home’s heating system.
- Central air conditioner system (temperature permitting)
- Interior plumbing system.
- Electrical system.
- The roof and attic.
- Windows, doors, walls, ceilings and floors.
- The foundation and structural components.
Some things are excluded, such as unsafe conditions or lack of access. We cannot move the furniture to gain access to certain areas of the home as home inspectors.
This is a brief description of the inspection and information you can expect. The inspector will point out important information during the inspection. During the walkthrough, at the end, he will give a verbal summary of his findings, and replicate the results that are in the written report.
The length of a thorough home inspection will vary depending on the size, condition, and age of the house. Home inspection in Kitchener, ON is conducted by Crooker Hancox, which provides detailed interactive web-based reports and traditional PDFs typically delivered in one day. Our standard is Outstanding Customer Service because customer satisfaction is important. Communication is one way we keep up with this standard. We answer the phone if you call.
