A home inspection by a professionally licensed Real Estate Inspector is the smartest investment that a homeowner can make.  As a home inspector, I find life threatening issues in homes on a regular basis.  Generally speaking, the homeowner has no idea that the condition even exists.  The people living in the homes we inspect are typically not our clients.  In most cases, the home is up for sale and the potential buyer has contracted our services to help assist them in making a responsible decision about purchasing the home.  When we explain to the sellers that a life threatening condition exist, they are usually a little embarrassed that they were unaware of the issue.  The simple truth is, they are not trained professionals in the construction or inspection industry.  Who would expect them to be able to understand all the intricate details of every system of the home?

Obviously not every adverse condition that we observe is life threatening.  However, we find many issues every day that should be corrected immediately.  By taking immediate action on issues found during the routine home inspection, the homeowner can potentially save thousands of dollars down the road.   If you have a nail in your tire; do you have it removed and patched right away or do you drive the car until the tire finally goes flat, leaving you stranded on the side of the interstate during rush hour traffic?  I firmly believe that a homeowner can potentially save thousands of dollars over the course of a decade by hiring a professionally licensed home inspector to review the condition of the property every 3 years.  It is unfortunate for everyone that homes are not inspected until the seller decides to put the house on the market.  This dramatically decreases the likelihood that the home will be in top condition when the buyer’s inspector shows up.

If you would be interested in a home inspection as a measure to protect your investment and family, please contact an inspector listed in this site.  If you have a friend or family member that may be interested in our services, please encourage them to visit our site.

Who’s been in your crawl space or attic in the last 3 years and did they know what to look for?