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Consider these questions
carefully before choosing your home inspector:
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Question To Ask
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At a Minimum
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The HomePro Difference
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Does the inspector utilize the latest in high-tech equipment
during the course of every inspection?
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At a minimum, your home inspector should use temperature
sensors, moisture meters, and infrared cameras during your
inspection. However, some inspectors try to upsell the use
of this type of equipment instead of making it a standard
part of each service they perform.
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HomePro Inspections not only uses the
latest equipment, but we consider our infrared cameras a STANDARD
part of our toolbox, just like moisture meters, ladders, etc
- we use them on every inspection! We're also tireless in
our yearly training so that you always have the latest information
available.
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Does the inspector come from a construction background?
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It's great that your inspector is a nice person, but what
did they do before inspecting homes? Do they bring a wealth
of knowledge about the construction trades, building, or remodeling?
Or did they attend a one day seminar to get "trained"
in the business of home inspection?
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All HomePro inspectors have a strong
background in construction, with an emphasis on resisdential
construction. Each inspector goes through an extensive training
process, and must complete many hours of continuing education
each year. There are no "one-day inspectors" at
HomePro!
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Is the inspector a member of the American Society of Home
Inspectors (ASHI)?
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This is critical! ASHI is the oldest, largest, and most respected
organization for home inspectors in the country, maintaining
the highest standards and ethics for home inspectors. If your
inspector is ASHI Certified, you can be sure that they have
passed rigorous testing (The National Home Inspectors Exam),
and have completed all requirements for ASHI membership, which
are extensive. You can even verify membership status at www.ASHI.org.
The inspector may be a member of other organizations, but
none have requirements as strict as ASHI.
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Don't be fooled by those companies
who claim to inspect to "ASHI standards" - if they
aren't a bona fide ASHI member, find a HomePro Inspector.
We make it simple, ALL
HomePro inspectors are full ASHI members!
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How long has the inspector been in the inspection business,
and how many inspections has he performed during this time?
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Longevity gives comfort that the inspector will be with you
in the future as new needs and issues arise. But if he's only
done 20 inspections during his several years in business,
that's not good! Your needs are far too important to be a
practice place for a part-time inspector.
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HomePro Inspections have been serving
and satisfying customers in Northeast Florida and Southeast
Georgia since 1994, completing literally tens of thousands
of home inspections!
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Will your inspector walk on the roof, crawl in the crawlspace,
go into the basement, and climb into the attic space (if applicable)?
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Your inspector should be capable and willing to go into places
that must be seen to best protect and inform you. While there
are occassional times when those locations cannot be completely
inspected, it is simply unacceptable for an inspector not
to inspect those locations because he doesn't want to, is
scared of the dark, or is too ample to fit into those spaces!
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For our customers, HomePro inspectors
go places where others fear to tread!
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Does the completed report include photographs?
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Often, the report will contain descriptions of damage or
defect in locations of the home that only the inspector was
able to access, like roof-tops or crawl spaces. You will want
pictures of these areas to make your understanding of the
scope and location of the damage clear. It also makes repairs
simpler to get estimated when a photograph is available.
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HomePro Inspections includes photographs
as a standard part of each and every 5 Star Inspection™!
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When will the completed report be delivered, and can it
be emailed?
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Often your selling window is short, and you want to be sure
you will receive your completed report in time to read, review,
and respond. The best companies can deliver the report to
you on site, right at the home, just as the inspection is
completed.
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Some inspection companies make you
wait for days for your report, but HomePro Inspections delivers
your report on-site, complete at the end of the inspection.
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Will the inspector allow you as the client to attend the
inspection?
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There is no substitute for the complete inspection
experience; the report generated is only a small piece. When
you attend the inspection, see the process, ask questions,
and become educated about your home, you'll gain great comfort
and confidence in your selling/repair decisions.
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HomePro Inspections ENCOURAGES all
customers to come along on the inspection, and bring anyone
extra they choose. We'll go through the home with you, explaining
everything in detail, answering all of your questions, and
making sure you understand each item.
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Does your inspector have experience in homes similar to
the home you are having inspected?
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All homes have some features in common, but a brand new home
has risks and issues that differ from an historic beauty built
in 1902. Only someone who has walked the walk and crawled
the crawl numerous times in similar homes can sleuth out those
important items that are specific to your age, size, and type
of home.
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Training and experience give HomePro
inspectors insight about houses similar to yours, so they
know what to look for and can readily compare your house and
its systems with other houses of similar age and construction.
Tell us about your home, we'll match you up with the right
inspector for your appointment!
HomePro Inspections would love to
be your inspection company!
Call now to schedule
your inspection with HomePro Inspections! 904-268-8211
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The
key is to ask about the qualifications, background, experience,
and tools of your inspector.