Every Real Estate agent should ensure your property is inspected by a certified home inspector prior to allowing deal to close. This is to protect you from unfor-seen problems and expenses. You cannot put a price on Peace of Mind.
You should investigate the qualifications of your home inspector prior to hiring him. Find out exactly what he is going to inspect and how he is going to perform his inspection. I routinely dictate to potential clients the exhaustive details involved in a home inspection. Detail is everything when it comes to selecting your home inspector. If you have a two storey house you might want to include the height of his ladders if he plans on inspecting your roof. Asking for some references is always a good idea to verify that your inspector has done work for someone before.
Ontario has very strict requirements for inspecting an electrical panel. As a home inspector you can inspect the panel as long as power is turned off. While inconvenient for computers and clocks it is no different from getting a power bump or temporary loss of service. If your home inspector is not able to inspect your panel by removing cover it is recommended that you hire a licensed electrician to inspect your main electrical panel. You could also hire a home inspector who will willing inspect your panel.
Septic tanks still are being used in cottage country and rural parts of Ontario. Many city buyers have no experience with a septic tank and drainage bed and are at a loss on how to ensure that system is adequate and not about to fail. It is recommended that you use a licensed septic tank installer to pump tank, perform sludge test and dye test if required. Do not use a home inspector who has no license or insurance specific for septic system inspections.
Reading your inspection report should be easy and informative. It should note the deficiencies and maintenance required to repair any of these. Most professional inspectors use digital cameras and will include all the pictures including commentary in an easy to read format that will draw your attention to all required details. Try and stay away from “old pros” still using antiquated check lists, their knowledge will probably be as outdated as their report.
Always get a home inspection, try and get your Realtor to pay for it if you are desperate and can’t afford it. There are so many things that can hurt you financially, such as; vermiculite insulation, aluminum wiring, galvanized plumbing or just improper electrical wiring, the list goes on and on.
Caveat Emptor – Buyer Beware
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