Questions
You Should Ask...
...when
choosing a home inspector
Choosing
a home inspection company is an important decision for every
home buyer. A thorough, pre-purchase inspection of a house
can be your best defense against unwanted surprises after
you move into your new home.
On this page of our site, we'll try to give you some insight
into what questions you should ask when selecting a home
inspection service. Even if you don't choose Herrington
Home Inspection, we'd like to help you make an educated
decision.
QUESTIONS
The
Company
1.
How long have you been in the business as a home inspection
company?
2. Are you involved with or associated with any other business?
3. Do you have Errors & Omissions insurance?
4. Do you encourage the client to attend the inspection?
5. How soon can you typically schedule an inspection?
6. How long will the inspection take?
The Inspector
1.
Are you experienced in residential inspections?
2. Are you a certified member of the National Association
of Home Inspectors® (NAHI®)?
The Report
1.
How much will the inspection cost?
2. What will the inspection report include?
3. Will you prepare a written report?
4. Is the report hand written or computer based?
5. How soon is the report available?
6. Can we see a sample of your report?
7. Does the report conform to NAHI® Standards?
