The only item that some companies promote is price — but remember, you get what you pay for! If you choose an inspector based on what that inspector does to provide a more well—rounded experience, you will be better informed, and will ultimately be happier with your final report.
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| Comparison Questions |
Home Check Inspection |
Second Company |
Third Company |
| #1 Will the inspector: Climb up most roofs, crawl through the attic and crawl space, open the electrical panel, check the furnace, look for deteriorated wood conditions, operate all the built in appliances and equipment and report on water leakage evidence? |
YES |
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| #2 Will the inspector: put your property into perspective by providing an easy to read narrative and checklist style, onsite printed report with color pictures? |
YES |
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| #3 Will the inspector provide you with a sample report so that you can see what you will actually receive? |
YES |
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| #4 Will the inspector: provide a computer generated report appropriate to the level of complexity of the property and the probability of undiscovered problems? |
YES |
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| #5 Is the inspector a nationally CERTIFIED inspector ? (versus just being a state licensed inspector) |
YES |
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| #6 Does the inspector have a NC General Contractor as part of his inspection team? |
YES |
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| #7 Will the inspector: inform you about amateur workmanship or substandard maintenance, or advise when to consult an expert to look more closely at suspected problem areas? |
YES |
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| #8 Will the inspector have Supra Key lockbox access in most areas for your convenience? So that it's not mandatory for you to be there just to let them in and give them a check when the inspection is over. |
YES |
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| #9 Will the inspector accept credit cards, debit cards, and even allow the convenience of paying at close, plus have on—line scheduling and payment options? |
YES |
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| #10 Will the inspector: report potentially dangerous or harmful elements, such as: |
YES |
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| — Unlined fireplace flues |
YES |
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| — Aluminum general lighting circuitry |
YES |
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| — Improperly vented gas space heaters |
YES |
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| — Implications of toxic substances such as asbestos |
YES |
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| — Inadequate combustion air or
clearances to heating equipment |
YES |
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| — Recessed and overheating light fixtures buried in attic insulation |
YES |
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| — Inadequate insulation |
YES |
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| — Un—tempered glass shower doors |
YES |
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| — Restrictive ventilation in attics and crawl spaces |
YES |
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| — Wood close to earth, increasing the risk of wood borer and rot damage |
YES |
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| — Evidence of previous termiticide treatments |
YES |
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| #11 Will the inspector: provide your completed home inspection report as soon as the inspection is finished, and explain it in full, allowing you to ask questions, fully addressing your concerns? |
YES |
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#12 Will the inspector provide a completed digital report format, neatly printed, including pictures, with the ability to download your report in seconds? Will the report be created specifically for your home? Instead of being sent an unreadable fax, having to wait for the mail or even be required to later pick—up a huge non—customized bulk of useless information that may distract you from noticing important discoveries about your new home. |
YES |
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Does the inspector have a Service Guarantee that says "If your not happy, you don't pay! We're not satisfied unless you are!"? |
YES |
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