| This guide will help you know exactly what questions | | | | professional will have no problems with this question |
| you should be asking when you are looking for a | | | | and will be glad to tell you about them or show them |
| home inspector that will inspect your potential new | | | | to you. Additionally, you should ask what area of |
| home. By choosing the right home inspector, you will | | | | inspections they specialize in, rather it be commercial |
| be providing you and your family with a high level of | | | | or residential. This is an important criteria because you |
| comfort by allowing yourselves to know if there are | | | | want to ensure that the inspector knows exactly |
| any types of problems, disrepair, or breakage within | | | | what is needed. |
| your home. You must choose a home inspector that | | | | You should also question the home inspector as to |
| is professional, knowledgeable, and experienced, by | | | | their experience and how long they have been |
| asking just the right questions you will find one that is | | | | inspecting in your area. New or general experienced |
| all of the above. | | | | inspectors are ok to work with, however if you |
| First, you will want to question what areas of the | | | | happen to locate one that has been in your area for |
| home the home inspector will inspect. Each | | | | a great deal of time and has a good deal of |
| government have their own sets of rules in regards | | | | experience this could be your best bet. This is for |
| to home inspections, therefore you will want to ask | | | | the simple reason that they will likely have a good |
| up front what is required and that your chosen home | | | | idea about specific problems or issues that may be |
| inspector will actually look at the required areas. You | | | | common in your area. |
| could ask the inspector for a copy of the checklist | | | | One very important aspect of home inspection is |
| they use for inspections, by doing so you will be able | | | | how much they will charge you; you will want to |
| to look and see what exactly they will cover. If the | | | | know up front of how much you should expect. It is |
| inspector will not give you a copy, it may be time to | | | | not uncommon to expect an inspection to cost |
| find a different home inspector. | | | | anywhere from $300 to $500, it all depends on |
| Next, you should ask your home inspector about | | | | several factors within the home, such as the size. |
| their certifications, a home inspector that is a | | | | |