Hiring a Charlotte-Area Home Inspector

Not all home inspectors are the same and the quality of reports can vary from one inspector to the next. When hiring a home inspector in or around Charlotte, NC, here are some things to ask about:

References: Can the inspector provide several references of past clients that he/she has worked for? If so, call these references and ask about the quality of the inspector’s work. Also, ask if there was anything the references wish the inspector had done differently.

Credentials: What qualifications does the inspector have? What background in construction, real estate and/or inspections does he or she have? And what training has the inspector received?

Availability: Most inspections need to be completed in a short amount of time. Will the inspector be available at the time stipulated in your agreement with the seller?

Sample report: Does the inspector have a sample of a report done for another customer to show you? If so, how thorough does it appear to be? Does the inspector cover all components of the house, or are there certain areas not covered in the inspection?

Special attributes: Ask the inspector for any factors that differentiate him/her from others in the market. For example, what will the inspector do to stand by his/her work if there are any problems down the road?

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