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House Inspection Prevents Future Expenses PDF Print E-mail
Written by John Cutts   

Accompany the home inspector during the inspection process. Good inspectors check all the major parts and systems of the house, such as plumbing, heating, ventilation and electrical systems. They also inspect the roof, drainage and foundation. Their fees depend on the size, type, age and location of the house to be inspected. It can range from $250 to $500.

Aside from the general house inspection, you should also have a pest inspection. Some general home inspectors are also registered pest inspectors, but they usually charge an additional fee for pest inspection. The special inspector will check termites, flying beetles and other wood-boring pests. They will also check rot and other wood fungus infestations.

There are also specialized home inspections available if you want to be certain about several hazards, such as lead, asbestos and mold, and about the strength of the house to withstand natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods. If the general inspector identified problems in certain parts of the house and you still want the house, you should hire inspectors that specialize in those parts. The special inspector will tell you the extent of your future repairs.

Finally after the general and specialized house inspections are completed and the inspectors did not find any major defects, congratulate yourself because you have already found your dream house. But if the house inspectors found major defects, such as termite infestation or defective plumbing systems, then you should negotiate with your seller to have the defects corrected or the price reduced.  John Cutts
 

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