10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector

Posted by Cary_Agent

When looking for a home inspector it is best to be prepared with questions that you want to ask them. You want to make sure that they are qualified to do the job right. Home inspections are necessary for the purchase of the house, as well as deciding the price so you want to make sure you have a reputable professional that you are dealing with.

Here are 10 questions to help you get started:

1. What kind of qualifications do you have? Are you a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors or the National Association of Home Inspectors?

2. Are you currently licensed in the state of North Carolina? Are you required to be licensed in this state?

3. How many inspections do you do each year, and are they similar to this house?

4. Can you provide references?

5. Do you have professional errors and omission insurance that I can have a copy of?

6. Do you provide a guarantee of any kind?

7. What will the inspection cover?

8. What type of report is produced after the inspection and how long will it take?

9. How long will the inspection take?

10. What are the costs involved in the inspection?