{"id":1763,"date":"2021-07-26T07:39:12","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T07:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eagleinspectionpa.com\/?p=1763"},"modified":"2022-05-12T10:15:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T10:15:29","slug":"look-for-these-qualities-while-hiring-a-home-inspector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eagleinspectionpa.com\/look-for-these-qualities-while-hiring-a-home-inspector\/","title":{"rendered":"Look for These Qualities While Hiring a Home Inspector"},"content":{"rendered":"
Buying a home is very likely the single largest investment you will ever make during your life. It\u2019s also the purchase you\u2019re likely to know the least about. Even if you have owned a home before or you\u2019re savvy about construction and other related issues, it\u2019s important to acknowledge that houses are complicated and that lots of things can go wrong. Plumbing deteriorates, foundations crack, and electrical systems become outdated and unsafe. New home building inspections in Philadelphia, PA<\/strong><\/a>, are your best tool for learning all you can about your new home and protecting yourself from an unsound investment. Never finalize a home purchase without a home inspection.<\/p>\n Professional, objective home inspectors evaluate all the major systems in the home, including the following:<\/p>\n All the inspector\u2019s findings are presented in a comprehensive report that effectively becomes the owner\u2019s manual for your home. The report will identify safety concerns, outline system shut-off locations that you can use during an emergency, and give you a clear idea of what it will cost to maintain that home over the next 5-10 years. You can also use the report to tighten up negotiations with the seller.<\/p>\n Finding an inspector you can trust to be thorough and provide reliable information is critical. Your realtor will often be able to recommend a good inspector for you, or you can get referrals from friends and other acquaintances. Before you settle on an inspector, it\u2019s a good idea to consider the following:<\/p>\n Training and licensing for home inspectors varies wildly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. As a result, your best bet for hiring a reputable inspector is to work with a company that provides rigorous training and requires certifications for all its inspectors. Technical expertise is absolutely critical. Don\u2019t hesitate to ask about issues related to training and licensing.<\/p>\n Many homes include features that require specific training and experience. Examples include the following:<\/p>\n Older homes need to be inspected by inspectors who have experience inspecting older homes. Plumbing, electricity, insulation, and other systems look very different in homes that are more than 25 years old and look extremely different in homes that are more than 50 years old. Your inspector needs to be able to tell you that your old pipes are working just fine.<\/p>\n\n
Training<\/h3>\n
Specific Experience<\/h3>\n
Older Homes<\/h4>\n
Roofs<\/h4>\n