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WHAT DOES A HOME INSPECTION INCLUDE?

I follow the stringent guidelines and Inspection Standards of the proposed NYS Department of
State, Division of Licensing. I typically spend 2 to 3+ hours(depending on the size of the
dwelling), performing a thorough, visual, functional and operational inspection of the many
mechanical and structural components of the home. The inspection includes an evaluation of
such important elements as: Grounds, Foundation, Structural, Attics, Roofs, Plumbing, Electrical,
Heating, Air Conditioning, Appliances, etc. A detailed report written in language that you can
understand, will be furnished In one to two days following the inspection. I feel that a verbal
consultation is a part of the inspection process, and I am also available for additional consultation.

IS MY INSPECTION REPORT COMPLETE AT THE TIME THE INSPECTION IS
COMPLETE?

Yes. However, I do not issue the report until the following day. It allows me time to review any
unique condition that may have been observed during the inspection and I will be able to answer
any questions more efficiently with possible cicumstances.

CAN A HOUSE "FAIL" ITS INSPECTION?

No. A professional home inspection is simply an examination into the current condition of your
prospective home. It is not an appraisal or a Municipal Code inspection. A home inspector,
therefore, will not pass or fail a house, but will simply describe its condition and indicate which
items will be in need of major repair or replacement immediately or near future.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

I feel my primary purpose is to educate my clients so they can make informed decisions.
I ENCOURAGE YOU TO ATTEND THE HOME INSPECTION. By attending, you will learn
first hand about how the various components and systems of the house work together to create
a safe and secure shelter for your family and where possible repairs may be done to make it
even better .

IF THE HOUSE PROVES TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION, WAS THE COST OF THE
INSPECTION JUSTIFIED?

Absolutely. Now you can go forward with the purchase of your home confidently and with peace
of mind. You will have a better understanding of your home and how best to schedule and budget
any future repairs or renovations. The inspector's written report will prove invaluable in planning
and working with contractors and vendors.

WHEN DO I CALL IN THE HOME INSPECTOR?

A home inspector is typically contacted right after the contract or purchase agreement has been
signed. However, before you sign, be sure that there is an inspection clause in the purchase
contract, specifying that your purchase obligation is contingent upon the findings of a
professional home inspection. This clause should specify the terms to which both the buyer and
seller are obligated with respect to the findings of the inspection.

CAN'T I DO IT MYSELF?

Even the most experienced home owner lacks the knowledge and expertise of a professional
home inspector who has inspected hundreds, perhaps thousands, of homes in his or her career.
An inspector is familiar with the many elements of home construction, their proper installation and
maintenance. The inspector understands how the home's systems and components are intended
to function together, as well as how and why they fail. Above all, most buyers find it very difficult
to remain completely objective and unemotional about the house they really want, and this may
affect their judgment. For the most accurate information, it is best to obtain an impartial third-party
opinion by an expert in the field of home inspection.

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