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Home Buyers Beware when Choosing a Utah Home Inspector
In Utah, all it takes to be a home inspector is to call yourself one.
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Quotes:
"And guess what, home inspectors need absolutely no qualifications whatsoever in Utah."
"...there is no state agency overseeing home inspectors in Utah. And it appears anyone can declare themselves a home inspector: with no training, no license, and no experience."
If you are thinking about buying a home in the Salt Lake area, you will want to have your home inspected by a good home inspector. Begin as soon as possible to research various home inspection companies and the services they provide.
Some things to consider:
How much time will the inspector spend looking at the house? What is the format of the inspection company's report? What do they charge for the inspection and what do they charge for additional services? What services does the home inspector not perform? How much time will they spend looking at the house? Most single family residential homes (5,000 sf or less) require at least 1.5 - 2 hours to evaluate thoroughly. If you home inspector tells you he needs a half hour to evaluate the home, hang up and ... more

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