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HI or PE?

When do you use a Professional Engineer rather than a Home Inspector?

Here is an email that I just recieved:

"Hello I was wondering how much you charge for home inspections? I am refinancing my home and I need an inspection of the foundation. Could you let me know?"

Here is what I said:

"Inspections start at $XXX.00 (whole house). If you think that you have a problem with your foundation then you need a P.E. (professional engineer)."

That same thing holds true for an Electrical Inspection. You need a ESI (Electrical Safety Inspector).

You need to know who to call or who to recommend for specific inspections in your state.

Posted by Inspector Mike Parks on 10/14/2009 10:27 AM

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1 Comments on HI or PE?

OCT

2009

This is why I tend to stay away from single component inspections. When a potential client calls me and says they have a roof leak and need it inspected. I tell them their money would be better spent hiring a roofing contractor to fix the leak. I'm going to come out and say, "you sure do have a leak" but I'm not going to do the repair.

I think most of the time they just want an unbiased option so they feel comfortable when hiring a contractor.

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As a Residential Building Official and a Electrical Safety Inspector I receive information on home related issues before the public is made aware of these changes and will share them here as they develop.While I am based out of Columbus Ohio I can help you in other areas of Ohio.

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