If you are buying a home or even if you are selling a home, the most important aspect of the entire process is that you must be fully aware of what you are buying or selling in terms of the quality of construction and repairs. You don’t want to discover hidden old or damaged pipes, electrical fixtures, or even bad roofs later on because you won’t have recourse to go to the seller later. Which means it’s better to shell out some money on home inspection services now rather than expensive refits and repairs later on.

Once you have decided to do a home inspection, the next step is to find a home inspector or home inspection services. On the market you can find companies that provide home inspection services or individual home inspectors who work for a fee. There are a few questions you should ask a home inspector before allowing them to do a home inspection. That will help make sure you have the right person for the job and get what you wanted from your home inspection.

Some basic questions to ask are:

What types of inspections will the inspector cover and will they also meet any state mandated requirements?

What experience does the inspector have? How many inspections have you carried out so far and what professional organization is the inspector affiliated with?

What is the cost of the inspection and how much does each additional service cost?

Ask if you will be able to attend the inspection.

Here are some of the questions to ask your home inspector or home inspection company. Remember that this due diligence will eliminate unpleasant surprises after the inspection and you will get good value for money.