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Getting Started

  • Introduction
  • What is a Home Inspection?
  • What is Covered by an Inspection?
  • Components / Testing Not Covered by a Home Inspection
  • How Long Should an Inspection Take?
  • Goal of the Home Inspection Service
  • Attending the Inspection - Who's Invited?
  • What Does the Buyer Need to Bring to an Inspection?
  • What Should be Expected from the Inspector?
  • How Much Should a Home Inspection Cost?
  • When Should You Pay the Inspection Fees?
  • What Should the Home Inspection Report Look Like?
  • Understanding Inspection Reports
  • What Happens After the Inspection?

Buyers Guide

  • Buying a Home "As Is"
  • Inspecting Old vs. New Homes
  • Should I Be Concerned About Chinese Drywall?

Sellers Guide

  • Today's Sellers
  • Home Inspections & The Seller's Responsibilities
  • What Defects are the Seller's Responsibility?
  • Does the Inspector Come Back to Inspect Repairs?
  • Should Repairs or Building Updates be Permitted?
  • I am the Seller – Should I Have My Home Inspected Before I Sell?
  • Communicating with the Inspector (for Sellers)

Inspection Companies

  • A Typical Menu of Inspection Services
  • Comparing Inspection Companies

Additional Info

  • Deciding on a Home Warranty
  • The Inspector Missed Something. What Should You Do?
  • How Do I Choose My Termite Inspector?
  • Do I Really Need a Real Estate Agent?
  • Buying a Newly Constructed Home
  • Elements of a New Construction Inspection
  • Roof Covering and Installation Date
  • Roof Deck Attachment
  • Roof to Wall Connection
  • Roof Shape
  • Secondary Water Resistance
  • Opening Protection
  • Hurricane Mitigation 101 Summary
  • Are There More Risks with Short Sales than Foreclosed Distressed Homes?

Sinkholes

  • Should I Be Concerned About Sinkholes?
  • What is a Sinkhole?
  • Sinkhole Inspection

How Much Should a Home Inspection Cost?

The fees for professional home inspectors will vary from company to company and inspector to inspector. It is important to remember, however, that it is the inspector’s experience and ability to identify defects that will ultimately protect you from potential hidden liability. The services of a veteran inspector of many years experience will undoubtedly cost a little more than less experienced inspectors, but the value of their increased knowledge will greatly exceed the modest additional cost. In today’s market, the cost to repair or remedy a missed defect far exceeds the tiny premium paid for the very best in inspection services.

Newer, single operator inspectors have little or no overhead, but can place the prospective Buyer at a much higher risk. The “Jack of all Trades” contractor inspector is no different and typically provides a repair list rather than an unbiased professional report. No two inspectors are ever alike. Do your homework and choose your inspector with confidence.

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