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What Should A Home Inspection Include???

What should a home inspection include??? I have been asked this question time and again. I always tell my clients that there are certain basics that should be included, such as:

-STRUCTURAL inspection of the roof, gutters, foundation

-EXTERIOR inspection of the walls, doors, windows, driveway

-HEATING & COOLING inspection of the AC unit and the ducts

-PLUMBING inspection of the fixtures, drainage, water heater

-GARAGE inspection of the garage door, insulation, frame

-ELECTRICAL inspection of the main panel, switches, receptacles

And the additional optional inspections such as MOLD, POOLS, SPAS, DOCKS, SEAWALLS. I also provide them with a list of several inspectors and tell them that it is only a partial list and they can find others on the internet or in the phone book. They need to be aware of what services each inspector offers and who does the special inspections, such as mold, pool, etc.

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Posted by Bill & Barbara Jo - Florida Realty Professional - AHWD on 03/06/2008 04:47 PM

Comments (5)

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5 Comments on What Should A Home Inspection Include???

Good job! Too many buyers choose their home inspector based on who's the cheapest. They should be choosing by who's the most thorough!

03/06/2008 10:44 PM

by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Adams Cameron and Company)

Good answer to your own question. At a basic level, a home inspection must include what the law requires. As we know, this is all the real estate people would like us to do. However, in the interest of competitive advantage and to meet customer expectations, most inspections go a lot further.

03/07/2008 09:06 AM

by Martin Trucco Chicago Home Inspector, Condo Inspection (InspexPro Home & Condo Inspection Services)

Do you do Radon inspection down there? Not sure it is such an issue with homes with no basements..... Not a lot of basements in Florida.

03/07/2008 11:41 AM

by James Downing - REALTOR® - Washington DC Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage)

James - Radon is everywhere, since it is a naturally occurring gas - but you are right, we don't have basements in Florida - we tell people that they can include it if they want to, but I have never seen one done before. It just isn't an issue down here -

03/07/2008 06:30 PM

by Bill & Barbara Jo - Florida Realty Professional - AHWD (Charles Rutenberg Realty)

Great Post!! You do need to be thorough on such a major purchase.

03/07/2008 07:14 PM

by Barbara Martino-Sliva, Vero Beach Real Estate, Homes for Sale (Thorpe/Sotheby's International Real Estate)