Home Inspection Checklist

A home inspection is an important part of purchasing a home. The home inspector should be well qualified and it’s an added bonus if he/she prepares the report on site with a computer and provides you photos. It’s much easier to remember what you have gone through in the home inspection if you have an immediate report at your disposal. It also enables you to respond in a timely manner to the Seller.

The home inspector will check the major components of a home including the heating/AC system, roof, electrical and plumbing as well as the windows, appliances, water pressure and leakage. They will also inspect the basement, attic and garage. A good home inspector will spend at least 2 hours in a smaller home or condo and up to 4 hours in a larger home. They will answer questions you have and will walk you through the house explaining how different systems work.

This is the time to ask any questions you have regarding the home. Who better to ask then the home inspector who has now completed a thorough inspection of the home? No question is too small to ask during this time.

Remember an older home will have issues. This can even be true in newer homes. You truly should be on the lookout for major issues such as heaters not functioning, oil tanks leaking, air conditioning not functioning or a roof that is leaking. Smaller issues should not be your major concern as again all homes have some issues. Decide together with your Realtor and the Home Inspector which issues truly need to be addressed and present them to the Seller.