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Answering that question requires that you do a little investigating. Below are a few of the questions you will want to ask and the type of responses you will want to receive.

You will want to know that your inspector has had sufficient experience in the building trades to warrant your trust by demonstrating that he or she understands how homes are constructed and is, therefore, in a better position to evaluate acceptable building practices.

Formal training is also a necessary prerequisite in being qualified as a professional home inspector. Because someone is or was a builder does not mean they are necessarily knowledgeable in the other essential areas of home inspection, such as electrical, plumbing, heating, etc. Formal training prepares an inspector by providing a well-rounded education in all areas that must be addressed and evaluated as part of the home inspection. Therefore, you owe it to yourself to choose an inspector who has successfully completed a university course of studies specializing in home inspections.

The answer to this question will clearly indicate how thorough the inspection will be performed. No matter how small, new, or well kept a home is, an inspection should take no less than 3 hours to perform.

A quality report explains pertinent information about the home. An inspector must gather this information by viewing all areas of the home. The aim of the inspection is to convey what has been observed, along with conclusions in a clear and concise manner. It requires time, and therefore, an inspection report should never be given at the time of the inspection.