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Royersford Home Inspectors aren't all the Same

By David Artigliere

Home Inspector with Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia

July 26, 2011 03:39 PM

Royersford Home Inspectors aren't all the Same

Most of my home inspections in Royersford & surrounding come from referrals. This is a good thing because that means the client was happy enough with me as a home inspector that they would pass my name off to friends, family and co-workers. It's the greatest honor I can receive as a professional!

Every now and then, I get a prospective client that finds my website or locates my company in the yellow pages along with some other home inspectors in the Royersford area. The first question out of their mouth is, "How much does it cost for a Home Inspection?"

This tells me they look at all home inspectors as essentially the same except for cost, but there are so many other factors to consider such as:

1) Is the Home Inspector compliant with the State of PA? Ask this question before going further. Pennsylvania has requirements of all home inspectors and this is to protect the consumer.

1) What is the Home Inspector's background? Technically, anyone can decide to become a home inspector, so check the education and background. One guy might have a Bachelor's in English while another inspector earned a Master's Degree in Engineering. Maybe one inspector took an on-line home inspection course while another has an extensive background in home construction.

2) Find out about the Home Inspection Report. Do you get the report the same day as the inspection? What does it included? Is it easy to read? Does the report have digital pictures? Ask to see a Sample of a Home Inspection Report!

3) Does the home inspector climb roofs? Crawl the crawl spaces? Some don't.

4) What is the home inspector's availability? Is he available evenings or weekends? Can you call at 8pm and catch a live person when you have an important question?

These questions and more are important to consider when deciding on a home inspector in Royersford or wherever you're from! Royersford Home Inspectors aren't all the same!

David Artigliere is an ASHI-certified home inspector with
ARTI Home Inspections LLC offers home inspections
7 days a week in Royersford & surrounding.

He can be reached at (610) 220-1907 or by visiting www.artihomeinspections.com.

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Gloria Todor

Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA

& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Hi David, It is great to get referrals for your line of work. No not all Home Inspectors are the same or as thorough as another inspector. Some provide photos with their reports others do not. The point about going onto roofs is an important point, not all do that.

All the best.
Gloria

Jul 26, 2011 04:01 PM

Kwee Huset

Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL

Venice Florida Homes For Sale

David, most of the home inspectors in our area join the REALTOR® board and get referral business.

Jul 26, 2011 04:12 PM

Dan Edward Phillips

Dan Edward Phillips - Eureka, CA

Realtor and Broker/Owner

Good Morning David, home inspectors are not 'created equal'. Excellent input for home buyers to review before the contract for a home inspection. In any state.

Jul 26, 2011 11:33 PM

Bill Gassett

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA

Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

You are right the least important factor should be cost. In my 25 years in the business I have seen both good and poor inspectors. It was never the fee the charged that determined how good they were.

Jul 27, 2011 12:21 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

David, anyone can be a home inspector, and that is the danger! Realtors like to use EXPERIENCED home inspectors with ASHI credentials, and you obviously have those, as your posts are very knowledgeable!

Jul 27, 2011 02:44 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good post. We advise every home buyer to have a professional home inspection by an experienced inspector.

Have a great summer and be sure to take time for visits to Longwood Gardens.

Life is good!

Jul 27, 2011 05:45 AM

David Artigliere

Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia - Collegeville, PA

ARTI Home Inspections, ASHI Certified Home Inspect

Thanks for reading, everyone. We are working on getting the State to pass an actual licensing law instead of just requiring compliance. This will be even more protection for consumers.

Jul 28, 2011 06:06 AM

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