Pre-listing home inspection

Buyer Home Inspection in Saint John

Pre-owned home

Prospective homeowners have a good many things to consider prior to deciding on a property. Nobody wants to find out after the fact about issues that were not evident or disclosed. Among the myriad considerations people face when buying a home in Saint John, Quispamsis or in the surrounding areas, a pre-purchase home inspection is near the top of the list.

A typical home inspection takes 2-3 hours and evaluates about 140 points inside and outside the home. A prospective buyer will have an option to have an inspection performed before proceeding with the purchase, and this option should not be waived.

It’s best to conduct the home inspection prior to the closing date of the purchase; if this is not possible, then as close as possible, even if it’s after the fact. It’s highly recommended that you be present during the inspection as it will give you a much better understanding of the state of the home’s structures and systems. By accompanying the inspector throughout the site, you’ll be able to see up close the home’s issues that could cause problems down the road, and you’ll be more familiar with the terms and points that are covered in the inspection report.

The report that’s delivered after the buyer home inspection covers all visible aspects of the building’s structures, systems, appliances and fixtures, and comments on their current conditions. The report includes images and suggestions for mitigating or remediating issues. The report can be used to guide decisions and maintenance planning, and as a reminder of what was witnessed during the inspection if you were present in person.

Contact us here or call us today to book your thermal imaging home inspection!