“Residential
Home & Commercial Building Inspections for over 22 Years”
Troy,
MI (248) 646-5219 or 800
870-7092
What is an Inspection?
Purchasing
real estate brings risk that an inspection will help reduce. The inspection is a visual analysis
to detect major defects and deficiencies associated with the property the day
of the inspection. The inspector
has the experience of inspecting several hundred and in some case thousands
of properties much like the one you are having inspected. This comparison gives you a reference
for what defects and deficiencies are typical.
Some
items such as windows and receptacles are sample checked. A representative number of light
switches and receptacles are checked (one or more in each room). A representative number of windows
are checked to see if they function.
Other items such as shingles and siding are checked as a group, but
not individually. The inspector
will also identify the items that may need repairs or replacement in the near
future based on life expectancies and present condition.
The
inspection gives you a chance to become familiar with the property. You will learn where things are
located and how they work. You
will learn how to protect your investment with proper care and maintenance tips. You will see and learn things about
the property that only a thorough inspection can provide.
The
inspection includes a written report describing the condition of systems and
items associated with the property.
This report will state what was and was not inspected and may include
repair suggestions and life expectancies. The inspector may recommend that an expert further
evaluate or perform more technically exhaustive tests to determine the full
scope of a repair or replacement need on certain defective or deficient
systems. Take this information,
combined with the other things you know about the property, and draw your own
conclusions.
No one source should be relied on when making the decision to purchase. Other important information can be obtained from Realtors, county records, utility companies, appraisers, and mortgage companies, etc. Do not forget the seller! The inspection will help to reduce your risk of costly surprises for repair and replacement items. Once you have experienced a thorough inspection you won’t consider purchasing property without first having it inspected. The inspection provides you with valuable information and peace of mind for years to come.