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This section of our website will answer some common questions that you may have about the Inspector, inspection process and prices. Pictures will give you some insight about what we sometimes find! Any other questions that you have can be asked by emailing us at: donedealinspect@verizon.net 1. Is it beneficial for the client to attend the Home Inspection? A: Yes, we always encourage you to attend the inspection. By attending you will visually see firsthand what is being inspected, any deficiencies found and it will make the inspection report easier to interpret. 2. Are pictures available with the inspection report? A: Yes, if you would like digital pictures of any deficiencies, they are available at a $10.00 additional charge. 3. How long does an inspection usually take? A: For a "typical" 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that is approximately 1,700 square feet, the inspection takes approximately 3 hours to complete. Older or larger homes can take longer based on their individual circumstances. 4. When will I receive the inspection report? A: You will receive 2 copies of our custom inspection report on-site at the completion of the inspection. The results are hand written in the report to more clearly state our observations. 5. How soon can I typically schedule an inspection? A: Normally within a day or two, however in the busiest summer season it could be slightly longer. 6. Is the Inspector State Licensed and Certified? A: Yes, he is Licensed by the State of Wisconsin (#1265-106) and Nationally Certified by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors. 7. What components of the home are typically inspected? A: Everything that we describe in the Process section of this website and Radon Tests upon request. 8. What can your Inspector find in my home that I could have overlooked? A: Please take a look at some of these pictures and descriptions!  the fact that 2 out of 3 of the flues were cemented shut and no longer in use.  by evidence of stains and efflorescence.  the moist bathroom air directly into the attic!  the home for some time. As I figured, after looking in the attic, it was obvious from the staining at the chimney that there were water problems!   pipe it tells me there are problems.  heater itself was missing the extension on the Temperature/Pressure Relief Valve. To top it off, they were using an incorrect type of exhaust flue material which had downward slope and was suspended by string! This was (obviously) listed as a Safety Concern in our report!  To fix this potential cross-connection, just remove the hose.  around a steel support column. We recommend a fix in this case done to professional standards.  recommend foil or metal opposed to the vinyl which is flammable. Also notice the "step crack", which is pretty common, in the concrete block foundation. Further examination was necessary to see if there were more significant problems.  This is the interior side of an entry door to the home. The lock on top is a "keyed" lock. That means that if this lock is "locked" and the house is burning, you better know where the key is or you can't get out this way. We write this up as a Safety Concern. 9. How much does your company charge for a home inspection? A: Although there are variables that can alter the price, a typical home that is less than 1,800 square feet costs approximately $265.00. We are proud to say that while the quality of our inspections is second-to-none, we are able to keep our prices well below our competition by eliminating unnecessary costs. |