A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home, often in connection with the sale of that home. Home inspections are usually conducted by a home inspector who has the training and certifications to perform such inspections. The inspector prepares and delivers to the client a written report of findings. The client then uses the knowledge gained to make informed decisions about their pending real estate purchase. The home inspector describes the condition of the home at the time of inspection but does not guarantee future condition, efficiency, or life expectancy of systems or components.
Your home inspector will have a experience in dealing with your major components which are: roof, basement, heating system, water heater, air conditioning, structure, plumbing, electrical and any other system installed in home. It is of the utmost importance that your inspector have both practical and theoretical experience in all these areas.
While shingling homes and installing plumbing systems is not an experience most people have enjoyed, how can you expect someone to have gained the knowledge to recognize poor workmanship from just reading books or taking a part-time course. You can’t of course and hence the need for you to thoroughly check your home inspectors qualifications. Are his post certificates recognized by any government agency or college? If not you may want to re-think your choices.
Schedule your home inspection at a time you can attend. This will be the most important time to find out about all your home systems and how they operated. Your home inspector will explain what any deficiencies mean and what is required to correct them. Do not miss out on a great opportunity to learn about your new home.
The Barrie Home Inspector, www.barriehomeinspections.com, offers Free Thermal Imaging scans with all home inspections. The use of infrared cameras can detect hidden moisture and missing insulation in your home. As the first company to offer thermal imaging in Simcoe County you can rest assured you are dealing with a company in the forefront of technology and innovations when it comes to home inspections. With over 7 years of home inspection experience and over 4,000 building inspections, you can enjoy “Peace of Mind” for your next home purchase.
One of the factors in having a professional home inspection is the fact that someday in future when you have to move or are just down sizing etc, you will have your home inspected by a potential buyer. This is when any items of interest or requiring repair or remediation will come back to haunt you. If you have vermiculite insulation in your attic, aluminum wiring or galvanized plumbing in your home, the cost of removing and/or updating this items can be in the thousands of dollars. Some insurance companies will not insure homes with aluminum wiring or galvanized plumbing.
Many newer and older homes have fireplaces or wood stoves providing a source of secondary heat. Your insurance company will most likely require an inspection by a WETT Certified technician. In Barrie you can contact www.wett-inspection.com to arrange your inspection and receive your report to forward to your insurance company.