Questions You Should Ask...

...when choosing a home inspector

Choosing a home inspection company is an important decision for every home buyer. A thorough, pre-purchase inspection of a house can be your best defense against unwanted surprises after you move into your new home.

On this page of our site, we'll try to give you some insight into what questions you should ask when selecting a home inspection service. Even if you don't choose Valued Home Inspectors Inc., we'd like to help you make an educated decision.

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QUESTIONS

The Company

1. Are you involved with or associated with any other business?
2. Do you encourage the client to attend the inspection?
3. How soon can you typically schedule an inspection?
4. How long will the inspection take?
5. Have you received professional home inspection training?
6. Do you carry Errors & Omissions insurance?
7. What is the cost and what are the areas and items that will be inspected?
8. Do you perform Termite and WDO Inspections?
9. Do you participate in Continuing Education?
10. Are you a Professional Licensed Company?
11. And ask any other questions you feel are important to you....
      (We work for you and will make sure you are comfortable and very informed)

The Report

1. What will the inspection report include?
2. Will you prepare a written report?
3. Will you prepare a Computer generated report with Pictures?
4. How soon is the report available?
5. Can we see a sample of your report?
6. Does the report conform to ASHI® Standards?
7. Any other Important information included in your report that would be of use and informative?