Virginia Beach Home Inspection.

To be on the safe side be sure to Ask Your Virginia Beach Home Inspector these Important Questions.

 
1. Can you describe the items the inspection will cover?

It is especially important that the inspection cover any code violations and any other requirements by the state. The inspector should comply with standard saftey practices.  In most cases the inspector will not mind if you tag along so that he may point out significant items when he finds them. Many inspectors give the home owner training as the inspect the home.  Make sure the inspector holds a Virginia Beach City license for your protection.

2. Does the inspector has a min of a dozen residential inspections under his belt.

Question the inspector to make sure he has mostly completed residential inspections vice commercial inspections, as they are significantly different. Of course if your specific inspection happens to be a commercial inspection, make sure he is adept in the commercial arena. Is most of the inspections done in the Virginia Beach area, or does the inspector cover all of Hampton Roads.

3. What approximate number of hours will be required to complete the inspection?

Generally a good inspector will require a minimum of two hours and a maximum of three hours, depending on whether or not the inspector does any training of the home owner.

4. Find out what references if any that the inspector can provide that you may call in the Virginia Beach Area.

Each inspector should be able to provide you with references and a history of their experience in regard to the type and quantity of inspections he/she has recently completed.

5. What will be the expected cost of the inspection?

The costs can run from $200 to $500 on the average. Some inspectors even give a guarantee in case they miss something. However normally this will incur an extra charges as the inspector pays an insurance company to cover the liability.  Normally if you do not purchase insurance, the inspector is not liable as long as he used due diligence during his inspection.  However if he is negligent then he may be responsible.

6. Please describe the specific inspection report that you will be providing me?

The inspector should be able to produce some sample reports to show you what they will look like. It is important to require a written report, as the seller will want a written report if you expect him to do any repairs at his expense.  If the report is not provided at the completion of the inspection, the delay should not be more than 24 hours.  Some inspectors actually bring a computer and small printer to the site and print the report on the spot. Others will fax the report to you at a later time.

7. Will you offer to do any repairs on the property if repairs are needed?

Be on your guard, if the inspector does repairs, as this could become a conflict of interest, as since he knows he might get the job, he might find problems that are non existent. My recommendation would be that you do not use an inspector who accepts repair jobs following the inspection just to be on the safe side.

8. Is the inspector a member of any professional home inspector organizations?

There are a lot of national organizations, and its important that the inspector be a member of one or two as a minimum which will ensure that he is up to date with all new developements as they occur.

Tom Chambers 757-587-9856
Virginia Beach Real Estate
 

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