FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about Home Inspection
Q: What is a home inspection?
A: A home inspection is an onsite evaluation and professional opinion of the performance and installed systems in a home. This is primarily a visual examination and is intended to identify different components of a home that are significantly deficient, unsafe or at the end of their life. 

Q: Why do I need a home inspection?
A: Purchasing a home will likely be one of the single largest investments you will ever make. With this, you will want to invest in understanding the structure of the building to minimize unwanted surprises down the road. 
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Q: Can a house fail a home inspection?
A: A house cannot fail a home inspection. The point of an inspection is to examine the current condition of the home. This is not an appraisal, rather an evaluation that describes the physical condition of a home.

Q: Am I able to perform a home inspection on my own?
A: Performing a home inspection on your own is not advised. Home inspectors are specially trained to look at every detail of a house. Although you can legally perform this inspection yourself, this can lead to unwanted costs in the future.

Q: What is entailed in a home inspection?
A: Here at Accurate Inspections we cover code violations, problems with the structure of the home (walls, roof, foundation, etc), problems with the HVAC system, problems with the plumbing system, insect infestations and more!

Q: When do I call to make an appointment?
A: It is common for an inspection to take place directly after the contract or purchase agreement has been signed. Before this is signed, just be sure there is an inspection clause in the sales contract, stating that your final purchase is contingent on the findings in the home inspection. 

Q: Can anyone attend the inspection?
A: The home inspection is a valuable experience for the home buyer. This is why we advise our clients to attend the inspection so they can see what looks normal and what looks like a problem. 

Q: What if there is a problem found during the home inspection?
A: There are always potential problems that can surface during inspections. At this point, the seller is not required to repair any problems we may find. The buyer is then able to negotiate with the seller before the purchase is made. If this process does not result in your favor, you are then able to make other arrangements and terminate the contract.

Please do not hesitate to contact us today with any further questions!
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