A home inspection is meant to give you peace of mind before you commit to purchasing a new property. Following the home inspection, the inspector will give you a detailed report about the issues they found in the home. However, not all home inspectors search for the same things. It’s important to find a Palm Springs Property Inspections business that can address all the issues that concern you. For example, not all property inspectors are certified to inspect pools. Pools come with lots of moving pieces and parts that could break down at any time. Just because the home inspection company you choose doesn’t include pool inspections, doesn’t mean you should skip it.
Home Sweet Home Inspections does offer pool inspections and other inspection services, which not every company covers. Be sure to thoroughly vet your home inspectors before signing up for a home inspection. We’ll go through a list of common things you can expect from a property inspection.
When you hire a home inspector, you should know what to expect in your inspection. A home inspector can be as thorough as possible, but will not open up any walls, or chisel into the foundation. Since you don’t own the house yet, you don’t want to cause property damage. During a Palm Springs Property Inspection, your inspector will inspect attics and crawl spaces. It’s a good idea to follow your home inspector around during the inspection and take notes. You’ll be able to ask questions along the way and see the issues in your potential new home for yourself.
These are some specific things a home inspector will look at:
The general condition of windows, doors, floors, walls, and ceilingsNot all home inspection services are the same. Most homebuyers just choose whoever their realtor recommends. It’s important to look up that home inspector to make sure they’re qualified to inspect all the issues in your potential new home that concern you. Most property inspections do not include the following:
Home Sweet Home Inspections is not your typical Palm Springs Property Inspections Company. We have extra certifications that qualify us to address some parts of the home that most inspectors won’t.
Besides pool inspections, we also offer mold sampling to determine the indoor air quality in your home. Sometimes visible mold only scratches the surface of what’s underneath. If you’re concerned about mold deep within your walls, let us know and we can do some mold sampling on your property.
Home Sweet Home Inspections stand above the rest with asbestos and lead testing. Many homes built before 1980 contain lead-based paint and asbestos insulation. If you’re considering purchasing an older home, it’s a great idea to add this to your inspection as well.
Before you hire a home inspector, ask what they will inspect. If you have specific concerns, let them know. If you want to have your home inspected for pests, radon gas, and indoor air quality, there are many other services that provide inspections. Talk to your realtor about setting up multiple inspections at once to test for all of your concerns. Your home inspector may recommend some reputable companies to contact too.
It’s important to remember that home inspectors just provide a general overview of the issues in a home. No home is perfect, and almost every home inspection will include a few things that could be fixed. It’s up to you if you want to pursue the seller to address these situations. Also, know that a home inspector will not fix anything for you. They are there to assess and give you a rough estimate of what a repair might cost. For example, if your home inspector tells you that the furnace is in bad shape, but they cannot repair the furnace for you. If you are concerned, you should call a professional HVAC technician for a more thorough assessment and estimate on repairs.
Following your home inspection, your inspector will provide you with a thorough report that will be sent to you and your realtor. From here, you can decide if you still want to go through with the purchase, or you can use this report as a negotiation tool with the seller. You can ask the seller to lower the price or make some of the repairs listed. Sometimes the seller might give you money for the repairs, other times, they may lower the price.
If you’re considering buying a home that was built before 1980, a home with a pool, or a home that could have potential mold and indoor air quality issues, then you need to choose a Palm Springs Property Inspection company that specializes in these issues. Home Sweet Home Inspections goes above and beyond to make sure you’re making the best choice for your future. Contact us today to schedule your property inspection.
