How to Prepare For A Home Inspection
By: House Detective
Whether it is a seller, buyer, or just a general maintenance home inspection, it is a good idea for the homeowner to be prepared. A home inspection is a non-invasive visual examination of the condition of the home's structure, systems, and components used on an every day basis. There are steps a homeowner can take to help the home inspection process along, as well as prevent defects.
Tips On How To Prepare for A Home Inspection:
1. Be prepared for the inspection. Block off at least 2 hours for the home inspector.
2. Go through the home and unlock all doors. Allow access to all the areas of the home including the basement, crawl spaces, attic, garage, storage rooms, utility space and all of the main interior space.
3. Remove the cars from your garage.
4. Provide adequate space for the home inspector. Remove objects that will prevent the home inspector to move around a space or that would prevent an inspection.
5. Make sure to provide access to the electrical panels and meters, HVAC System, the water heater, attic access and the main shut off for the gas and water.
6. Check all the utilities to make sure they are turned on and operable.
7. Replace any burnt out light bulbs.
8. If possible have repairs, service, and improvement records for the home inspector.
9. Have permits on hand for any additions.
10. Find a comfortable place to keep children and pets aways from the home inspection.
