The home inspection is a critical part of the home buying and home selling process. To make sure it goes well and provides you with all the information you need, it’s important to hire the right home inspector. Here are some tips on how to hire a home inspector in Greater Cincinnati or Dayton.
Read Reviews
Reading online reviews gives you the opportunity to learn about the home inspector from the perspective of previous customers. Reviews should give you a good idea of how the home inspection process will go with a particular home inspector and what level of customer service you’ll receive. Consider what other customers are saying. You should probably avoid any home inspection company that’s accumulated lots of negative reviews.
Check Credentials
Even though it was recently made mandatory for home inspectors to get certified, some still aren’t. Professional certifications give you peace of mind that your home inspector is knowledgeable and qualified.
Ask about insurance. Not all home inspectors are insured but insurance policies on errors/omissions and workers’ compensation could make a big difference down the line. For the most security, choose a home inspection company like HighTek Home Inspections which is both certified and insured.
Ask for Sample Report
A quality home inspector will generally be happy to provide a sample home report for you to review. When you look it over, make sure that it includes key sections such as electrical, plumbing, roof, structural, interior features, exterior features, foundation, mechanical, and more. It should also have color pictures and repair details.
To fit all that information, the report should be long, between 15 and 70 pages. If it’s much shorter than that, you’ll have to worry that the home inspector will not be thorough enough with your home.
Avoid These Red Flags
If a home inspector offers to make any repairs discovered in the inspection, that should give you some pause. They may just be trying to be helpful, but finding the issue and offering to fix it is a conflict of interest. It’s better to avoid that situation entirely.
Another potential red flag is any home inspector who insists that you should not or cannot be present during the inspection. You’d have to wonder why that’s the case. Most inspectors will be happy to have you walk through the home with them while they complete the inspection and answer any of your questions that arise during the process. For safety’s sake, the inspector should ask that children or pets not be present in the area while he is working, and may have you temporarily move to another area if they believe you have the potential to be harmed, but they should explain the reasons before asking you to leave.
Choose The Best Home Inspector
With all that in mind, if you need a quality home inspector, look no further than HighTek Home Inspections. Visit our website to learn more about us, our credentials, and our comprehensive services. We’d love to give you peace of mind about your upcoming home purchase. Schedule an appointment with us today! For more tips and our latest updates, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, SPECTORA or Instagram.
