Questions You Should Ask...
...when choosing a home inspector


Choosing a home inspection company is an important decision for every home buyer. A thorough, pre-purchase inspection of a house can be your best defense against unwanted surprises after you move into your new home.

On this page of our site, we'll try to give you some insight into what questions you should ask when selecting a home inspection service. Even if you don't choose Preferred Home Inspection Services, we'd like to help you make an educated decision.





The Company...


1. Are you a Certified Inspector
2. Are you involved with or associated with any other business?
3. Do you have professional Liability insurance?
4. Do you have Errors & Omissions insurance?
5. Do you encourage the client to attend the inspection?
6. How soon can you typically schedule an inspection?
7. How long will the inspection take?



The Report...


1. How much will the inspection cost?
2. What will the inspection report include?
3. Will you prepare a written report?
4. Is the report hand written or computer based?
5. How soon is the report available?
6. Can we see a sample of your report?
7. Does the report conform to ASHI® Standards?

 
 
 

Answers You Should Expect...
...when choosing a home inspector


The  Company...

1. We have graduated AHIT American Home Inspector Institute. The foremost Home Inspection Training in the country.

2. We are not involved in any other business. In accordance with the ASHI Standards of Practice, we do not participate in any  referral or construction related activities. It represents a conflict of  interest.

3. Yes, we do carry Errors & Omissions insurance.

4. We always encourage buyers to attend the inspection. Buyers that attend have a better understanding of the property as viewed by the inspector and are better  able to read and interpret the final report. The buyer's attendance also helps  them understand the scope of a home inspection as well as the  limitations.

5. An inspection can usually be scheduled within one or two  days.

6. A typical inspection of a 2400 square foot house will take  roughly 2.5 hours.


The  Report...

1. The inspection  fees vary slightly depending on the size and age of the house. Call your area office for a specific quotation.

2. A full inspection covers the  Site/Grounds, Exterior, Structural Components, Foundation, Roof, Attic, Insulation, Ventilation, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating/AC, Garage, Kitchen,  Bathrooms, and Interior.

3. Yes, we prepare an extensive written report that generally runs 10-15 pages. Included is a Report Overview that will let you  quickly review the recommended improvements to the home. The report is narrative  in nature so that you can read, in plain english, the results of the home  inspection. We follow up with a computer generated report through mail or e-mail. We also supply ballpark repair estimates for major improvements, repair  time frames, and advice on logical discretionary improvements. A Maintenance  Schedule is also provided for your home.

4. The report is available within 24 hrs.

5. You can download a sample Home Inspection report from our Resources page.

6 Yes, our reports conform to (and exceed) the ASHI Standards of Practice

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