What is a Home Inspection?
A HOME INSPECTION is a detailed examination of a property designed to identify material defects within its working systems and components. Material defects can have a significant impact on the value of a property or pose an unreasonable health and safety risk.
Who Needs a Home Inspection?
You should get a HOME INSPECTION when:
- you're buying a home for the first time (or second or third time)
- you're investing in real estate for business purposes
- you're building a new home and you need an experienced inspector to look at the job to find any issues
- you're applying for or extending a home warranty policy
What's Included in Home Inspection?
A HOME INSPECTION examines the current condition of the following items:
Roof
Exterior
Basement, foundation, crawlspace, and structure
Heating
Cooling
Plumbing
Electrical
Fireplace
Doors, windows, and interior
Attic, insulation, and ventilation
Decks and balconies
Driveways and walkways
Built-in appliances
How to Pick a Home Inspector
When selecting a home inspector, you want a home inspector that has construction experience and certifications. Jacob Snatchko, owner of Safe and Sound Property Inspections is an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector. He also has 15 years of construction experience and is a union carpenter.
