If you are in the market for a new home, you will likely need to have a home inspection. A home inspection by a qualified inspector can identify the physical condition and operations of a house prior to purchasing. This will inform you about any safety issues as well as give you an idea of how many repairs are needed prior to purchasing a house. 

What to expect on inspection day

As the inspector progresses throughout the house, which typically takes about 3 hours, you’ll have a chance to discuss the issues with him or her as they point out the problems. Once you get a written report you’ll have a better idea of how much out of pocket expenses are needed to add to the purchase price of the house.

Finding a qualified home inspector

To find a qualified home inspector I’ve always relied on real estate agents to make a recommendation for the purchaser. Local inspectors have the knowledge of similar built houses in certain areas.

If you happen to buy your dream house, you can in the near future use the inspection report as a guide to do an annual checkup of your house. Start from the outside then work your way to the inside and finally check your systems.

 I’ll get into more home inspection do’s and don’ts in a future blog, but for now I’d like to add that you need to understand that inspectors are not allowed to recommend construction services or contractors. If they identify a repair that’s needed it’s a conflict of interest for them to offer to solve it for you. This is the time to call Garden State Renovation NJ to get a free estimate on any remodeling and home renovation repairs in NJ so that you can check off everything on the home inspection list. Call or text us at 848-667-1400.