Best Home Inspectors in Doral, FL

A home inspection is a visual examination of the home's major structure, systems and components that are visible and safely accessible. The home inspector should adhere to a standard of practice that outlines what should be covered during a general home inspection, as well as what is excluded. Some home inspectors may strictly follow these standards, while others may exceed the standards and inspect other items, or perform a more detailed inspection. Whatever the home inspector includes in his or her home inspection should be discussed prior to the home inspection - this is known as the scope of work. The home inspector should be able to provide you with a copy or online link to the standards of practice they follow. The home inspector should provide you with a written report, which may include photos and/or recommendations, of his or her findings of the home inspection.

Buying a home is typically the biggest investment you will ever make, so it's important to get a home inspection. The home inspector should be able to discover and document defects that may or may not be obvious to you as a prospective buyer. Such defects can range from simple replacements or repairs, to severe damage or safety and health concerns. Additionally, most mortgage companies require a home inspection on a property before approving the home loan.

Depending on the home's age, size, and location, as well as the home inspector's own work protocols and work ethic, your home inspection may take up to three hours. Adding square footage, outbuildings, and/or ancillary services (such as mold or radon testing) will increase that time. It may be necessary for your home inspector to bring in a helper for a very large property. If your general home inspection takes significantly less than two to three hours, it may indicate that the home inspector was not thorough enough.

You should attend the home inspection, and you should reconsider hiring a home inspector who doesn't allow this. You can learn a lot by following a home inspector through the home. You will certainly gain a better understanding of the home's condition, which will give insight into its potential sale points and defects. Additionally, you will likely learn information about the home's maintenance, systems and components that may provide useful for the transaction.