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A home inspection is an independent, objective
examination of the structure, systems and components of
a home - from the foundation to the roof. It is also your
first opportunity for you to really get a feel for what
you are buying.
No house is perfect. Each home has its own particular
quirks as well as its own particular charm. After all,
that is what attracted you to it in the first place. A
Home Inspection is your first and best chance to find
out all you can about what you are buying.
And much, much more. Please review the NACHI Standards of
Practice at www.nachi.org/sop.
We also ask you to review the State
of Illinois Home Inspection Standards of Practice.
A Home Inspection is not a means to come up with a list
of 'repairs' that the seller must complete before the
house can be sold, nor is it a building code inspection.
A good Home Inspector will examine and describe, in writing,
the condition of the house and provide guidance on what
may cause problems for the new owner. An Inspector's main
concerns should be with regards to Safety and Home Value,
the two main concerns of anyone who is making such an
expensive purchase.
In the Inspection Report the inspector will give you,
in writing and following the legal form set by the State
of Illinois, an accurate description of the general condition
of your home. The inspector will also give some recommendations
as to changes or 'fixes' he would like to see done. Not
all of these will actually be done or legally need to
be done. It is strongly urged that the client go over
the final report with his lawyer to determine what is
doable and what is not. Some of the changes recommended
will probably have to be done by the buyer after the sale
is complete. The one thing to ask yourself is, how safe
do you want the home that your family will be living in
to be?
While a home cannot 'fail' an inspection, but its components
can. A Home Inspection provides you with a expert and
independent opinion of the condition of the property at
the time of the inspection. An professional inspector
typically spends about four hours evaluating a home and
may recommend further evaluation by specialists if significant
symptoms or dignificant defects are discovered. We strongly
encourage you to attend the inspection so that you can
ask questions and learn all about your new home.
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