FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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| Who Benefits From a
Home Inspection? |
| Everyone buying or selling a home and every professional
real estate agent can benefit from hiring a professional home
inspector. Prospective buyer using a professional home
inspector gives peace of mind by providing you with the tools
to make an informed decision. BlockBuilder Home Inspection services
will provide you with this peace of mind. We'll walk you through
the property and help you to understand everything you need
to know to make an informed choice. It's in your best interest
to be at the house during the inspection. You will benefit by
becoming familiar with the house, and the inspector can answer
any questions you may have. Seller If you are a seller it is
your legal obligation to disclose problems or potential problems.
Hiring a professional home inspector before the sale helps you
meet your obligation. A BlockBuilder Home Inspector can help
you avoid a lost sale by determining if there are any problems
and how to resolve them. It brings a feeling of trust to the
prospective buyer and may even speed up a sale. |
| How Long Will My Home
Inspection Take? |
| A speedy inspection is a sloppy inspection. A
good home inspector usually will take a minimum of two hours
and frequently longer to perform a thorough home inspection,
depending on the property size, age of home, condition and amenities
(pool/spa, sprinklers, outbuildings, etc.). |
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Should I Be Present During My Home Inspection?
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| Yes. It is recommended that you are present during
the home inspection. You will benefit by becoming familiar with
the house, and the inspector can answer any questions you may
have. |
| How Soon Can I Get
My Home Inspection Report? |
| Typically, your report should be ready
the morning after the inspection. In the very near future, BlockBuilder
will have the capability to print the report on site. Aside
from the report, BlockBuilder Home Inspections will always be
available to answer questions or concerns that you may have.
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| Should Home Inspectors
Belong To The 'ASHI'? |
| Yes, the (ASHI) American Society of Home Inspectors®
is the "gold standard." Membership requires the passage of rigorous
tests of knowledge, a great deal of experience, and continuing
education on a yearly basis. BlockBuilder Home Inspectors are
one of a handful of companies in the Tampa Bay area who are
ASHI members. The inspectors show commitment to their profession
by maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards
which are reinforced through ongoing training and membership
of the local Suncoast ASHI organization. Learn more about the
Amercican Society of Home Inspectors at: www.ashi.org |
| How Much Does A Home
Inspection Cost? |
| The inspection fee will vary depending upon the
size of the house, particular features of the house, age, special
structures, etc. However, the cost should not be a factor in
the decision whether or not to have a home inspection. Inspection
companies will usually give a free estimate if you answer a
few questions about the property. But just as you wouldn't choose
a surgeon based on lowest price, neither should you choose a
home inspector that way. Weigh price against answers to these
questions and your impression of the inspection company during
a phone call. Then go with your gut feeling, and you'll likely
make the right choice. |
| What Is The Availability
Of BlockBuilder Home Inspectors? |
| You will typically be able to book your home inspection
within 1-3 days of your phone call. The inspection team is very
accommodating to your schedule, with availability 7 days per
week. |
