Trusted Home Inspectors in Dundalk, MD

No. A home inspector will not pass or fail a house. A professional home inspection is an examination of the current condition of your home and indicates what may need repair or replacement. It is not an appraisal, which determines market value, or a municipal inspection, which verifies compliance to local codes and standards.

When you sign the contract or purchase agreement, make your purchase obligation contingent upon the findings of a professional home inspection. This clause should specify the terms to which both the buyer and seller are obligated. Contact a home inspector immediately. Home inspectors are aware of the time constraints involved in purchase agreements and most are available to conduct the required inspection within a few days.

A home inspection provides an impartial, in-depth, evaluation of the physical condition of the property. The inspector also identifies items that need replacement or repair, and the life expectancy of the equipment and components in the house. For example, the report could tell you the roof currently looks OK and should last another 3-5 years but it has three layers of shingles. So, the next time the roof is re-shingled, the expense will be significantly more than replacing a typical roof due to the additional labor required to remove all previous layers of shingle. Thus, a well-done inspection will aid the buyer in planning and budgeting for future home repairs.