What to Expect with a Calgary Home Inspection

Whenever you make a big decision, such as buying a new home, you need to make sure you protect your investment. A home inspection is a necessary part of the process and understanding what they will be looking for is also very important. If you want to make sure you get the right house for you, an inspection is required. Here are some of the things you should expect from your home inspector.

The Basics

Most inspections will include a contract you will sign before the inspection. You can expect the inspection to take at least two days and you will also receive a detailed report of anything found by the inspector. The home inspector will often get on a ladder to look at the shingles and the roof. They will also be looking for holes in the walls, cracks, termites and more.

The Issues Most Overlooked by Inspectors

As you go through this process, a good home inspector won't miss anything, but they are still human. The most overlooked home issues include:

• HVAC problems
• Floors beneath carpet
• Major appliance issues
• Roof Leaks
• Siding & Windows

Sometimes it has nothing to do with how good or bad the inspector is, but what's included in the contract you sign. Make sure you get everything you need, but understand many home inspectors don't look for some of these things because it would include ripping up carpet, floorboard and taking chunks out of the walls.

Read the Contract

Make sure you spend time reading and understanding the contract before the inspection. This is very important because the contract will detail what the inspector will be looking for and the requirements they must follow.

You cannot forgo the inspection just because the home is brand new, either. You still need to make sure the house is inspected because mistakes are often made by builders, even the most experienced ones.