New Home? Why You Need A Home Inspector Now
Author:
Michael Zegarra
Date: January 1, 2015
Purchasing a home is an exciting milestone. You’ve found your
dream home, negotiated on all the terms and have now received an
accepted offer. What does a home buyer do now? Often your purchase
agreement includes conditions prior to the subject removal period.
These conditions are to your benefit and also provide you an option
to walk away from the negotiations. One of the conditions would
include having your future home inspected by a licensed home inspector.
The majority of home buyers enlist the services of a home inspector as an additional layer of due diligence.
A home inspection is a visual inspection of both the interior and
exterior of your home. The findings will include a list of what is
not working properly, needs to be replaced, or is unsafe. Keep in
mind, not detecting these conditions early on can lead to serious
problems and potential expensive repairs down the road. As well, home inspectors will share home maintenance and home improvement
recommendations.
It’s best to schedule your home inspection well in advance of
your subject removal date. This would provide you adequate time to
review what was discussed during the on-site walk through, thoroughly
review your home inspection report, make the necessary enquires with
third party professionals, realtors, and current homeowner.
Here’s an overview of what would be evaluated during a home
inspection:
Plumbing – domestic water supply plumbing, functional drainage, functional flow
Electrical – service entry wires, electrical panels, electrical
outlets & switches
Foundation – cracks, moisture intrusion, foundation wall
rotation
Insulation & ventilation - wall, floor, ceiling insulation and
attic, crawlspace venting arrangements
Exterior cladding – wall materials, windows and exterior wall
penetrations
Interior finishes – ceiling, walls, flooring, stairs
Exterior property – property grade, building settlement, stairs,
fences, decks, balconies
Roof - improperly flashing detailing, deteriorated roofing
materials, altered roofing structure
Air conditioning, HVAC & HRV Heat Recovery Ventilators –
heat pumps, compressor units, HRV systems
Overall structural integrity
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