What should I ask when doing a home inspection on a potential house?
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What do I ask?
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For what purpose? Purchase of a new home? Doesnt your realtor have a few to recommend? A decent realtor will have several that they work with. These sites will help you.
https://www.thebalance.com/how-a-bad-home-inspector-can-jeopardize-your-sale-1798688
https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/questions-to-ask-before-hiring-a-home-inspector
https://www.angieslist.com/articles/18-questions-ask-you-hire-home-inspector.htm
https://www.consumerreports.org/real-estate/how-to-choose-a-home-inspector/
Do an internet search for certified home inspectors in your area. You want to know how old the roof is & it's condition, is the foundation stable?, does all the plumbing work, does the furnace/hot water heater work - how old are they? is the basement dry? and so much more. Those are just a few things off the top of my head.
Suzanne.....I agree that a realtor should know all the questions. You want to know that the house is ready to purchase and that you will have no major problems when you move in. Check for termites, water leaks in kitchen, bathes and under house, loose boards and railings on porches and steps. Most home inspectors know what needs to be checked but inspections are very important to a buyer...it opens up all sorts of possibilities of problems that might occur or relieves your mind of issues you are unaware may be unseen. Good luck!
termite inspection!
Have the toilet line scoped, if there are deep blockages it’s the homeowners responsibility.