Expert Home Inspectors in Akron, OH

We recommend that you schedule an inspection as soon as your offer has been accepted. You should also make sure to have your real estate agent include in the contract a grace period that allows you to inspect the building before the sale is finalized. The grace period is typically 7-14 days in our geographical area.

Home inspectors are not general contractors or licensed technicians. Performing repairs at the inspection or offer to complete repairs once you close on the home is a conflict of interest and violates the Code of Ethics we abide by.

The cost of a home inspection usually comes out of pocket of the potential homebuyer. The inspection fee for a typical single-family house or commercial building varies on several factors, including the age, size, and characteristics of the home. Some inspectors meet the Standards of Practice when conducting home inspections, and others exceed that same Standard of Practice. The difference between a $250.00 inspection and a $300.00 inspection is likely the level of effort put into inspecting the home. The cost should not be a factor in the decision of whether to have a physical inspection. You might recoup the cost of the inspection many times over if you can have the seller perform repairs based on significant problems revealed by the inspector.

If problems are discovered during the inspection, the seller of the home is not automatically required to repair any issues that the inspector finds. As the buyer, you can negotiate for the repairs to be made before you buy the home. If the seller is not willing to do the repairs for you, you will need to make other arrangements or terminate the contract. If you still want to purchase the house but are unable to get the financial lender to approve the loan until the repairs are made, you may have to make the repairs at your own expense.

Your financial and personal needs for the home are unique to you. We are there to observe and report on the functionality of the house, to assist you in making an informed decision. Our job is to observe, report, and educate you about your home systems and major components.