What to Expect When You Get a Property Inspection

October 1, 2022
by Charlie Priest
There are lots of reasons why you might have a property inspection, but if you haven’t done one before, you might not know what to expect. The process is pretty simple, but it still helps to have some information on how it works before it starts. That way you can be prepared and get more out of the inspection you have performed.

What Gets Inspected

In general, you need to know what is going to happen when your home is inspected before you can really be prepared for the process. Specific elements of your home are going to be inspected, and those will help you to better understand the kind of shape it is in. Your property will usually be inspected starting with the structure and the major systems. 

Your inspector will look at the electrical and plumbing in your home to make sure it is in working order. They will also check out the foundation and the roof to make sure there aren’t major issues. You usually have to pay for a special inspection if you want them to look for things like lead or asbestos in your home.

Potential Issues Uncovered

The scary thing about having an inspection done is that it might reveal issues that you weren’t previously aware of. Those issues could be related to a variety of structures or problems in your home. It is important that you take action to correct any problems you find, especially if you are looking to sell your home or you are renting your property out to tenants. 

Making necessary repairs helps keep tenants in your units for longer. If you don’t stay on top of these issues, it will be hard for your tenants to appreciate the properties they are in.

Choose an Inspector You Trust

The inspector who performs your inspection is one of the most important things you need to consider before the inspection begins. You want someone who will be thorough and honest in their inspection. This ensures that you will be able to get real information that will help you to improve your property. You want them to provide you with an accurate record of the issues on your property, so you can address them. Having a good relationship with your inspector means that you can continue to use their services every time you have a home inspection.

 

Your home inspection is important to the safety of your property, so you want to make sure you have it done. When you understand the process, you can make it through much more easily. That way you can make sure that you get started on repairs as soon as you can.

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