It is only natural to want to get the most for your money. The same goes for the home inspection. However, there are some things that can hinder the home inspector and prevent them from performing a thorough inspection. What are some of those things, and how can you help to guarantee a detailed home inspection?
Pets. We know what precious members of the household pets can be, but very often a home inspector cannot do their job properly because of an overprotective family pet. The best thing to do on the day of the inspection is to keep your pets in a secured area or remove them from the property while the inspection is taking place.
Obstructions and inaccessible areas. Another thing that will stop a home inspector from being as thorough as they’d like is being unable to access a certain area of the home. Before the inspection, make sure there is clear a path to areas such as the attic, basement, and crawlspaces. It is also important to check that all gates and doors are unlocked beforehand.
Fix any jobs that could negatively impact the home inspection report. Were you aware that even small items like a faulty smoke alarm will be noted as defective in the home inspection report? Avoid this by getting these small tasks, as well as any repairs you’ve been meaning to do, done before the inspection.
As you can see, the homeowner can do a lot to guarantee a thorough home inspection.
