When walking through a home you’d love to buy, it’s hard to put aside your emotions and really ‘see’ what kind of shape it’s in. Now that you are buying, it’s time to see everything. Home inspections rarely cost more than a few hundred dollars, and their service can save you from unpleasant surprises when you move in. Your offer to buy will be conditional upon a satisfactory home inspection This is a standard condition on any resale home. The home inspector is working for you, the buyer and there is little or no accountability to the seller. It is very important to choose an Inspector with good credentials and good reputation, in fairness to all involved.
Go with a qualified professional Make sure your inspector is a member of The Canadian Association Of Home and Property Inspections (Atlantic). http://www.cahpi-atl.com/visitors/findinspector.php?prov=NS This is your guarantee that they have the training and experience for the job. Your REALTOR® can recommend several home inspection companies to choose from. Make sure also that the individual home inspector has "Errors ansd Omissions Insurance" to protect you from any potential errors on his part. What will they check during the inspection? Lots of stuff. Plumbing and electrical systems, the roof, visible insulation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows and the integrity of the foundation. They check for nasty stuff like lead paint, asbestos, mould, outdated and dangerous wiring, and they’ll look for evidence of pests like mice or termites. A good inspector should make you feel like you’re watching a CSI detective. Inspectors are not authorities in all of these areas, however. Join the inspection There’s no better way to get familiar with your new home than this three-hour checkup. If any problems are detected, you’ll see them firsthand, and you’ll also learn some maintenance tips. You’ll get it in writing Their report will summarize the condition of your home. If there’s anything that needs work, the home inspector can probably provide an estimated cost for the repairs. Home inspection for a new home? New does not equal perfect, and construction quality can vary greatly from builder to builder. In some provinces repairs and corrections in new homes will probably be covered by a government or industry sponsored warranty program, so bad news doesn’t necessarily mean it will cost you. |