All about inspections

A detailed look at home inspections

With the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, you may have chosen certain conditions to be included, for example, the purchase of the house being conditional on an acceptable home inspection. You must complete all conditions within the time frame that was written into the agreement, it's important to note that the other party has the right to assume you have fulfilled all conditions if you do not say otherwise during the allotted time.

Obtaining a home inspection is extremely important, as it is one of your last stops at making certain the house is in a condition that works for you. Imagine buying a home that you think is perfect, only to realize once you're living in it that you can't update any of the old appliance because the old wiring in the house can't handle it.

It is the home inspectors job to assess the condition of a property prior to a planned purchase with a written report provided to the buyer identifying both the positive and negative aspects of the home. Some owners may request a home inspection to determine which repairs may be needed for marketing purposes.

Home inspectors specifically look at the structural components of the home like the roof, attic, floors, windows, doors, foundation, and basement, as well as the electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.

If you are interested in whether there are hazardous materials such as asbestos, radon, lead etc then you will need a certified environmental inspector.

If you are worried about whether the home in question complies with municipal code, you will need to contact a municipal inspector.