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Frequently Asked Questions by Attics and Under Clients --
- Why should we invest in the time and expense
of a home inspection?
- Should we be present during the inspection?
- If we have a pressing Closing Date -- how
quickly can we get a written report?
- Is it possible to Email a final report to
multiple parties?
- What other types of inspections do you
perform?
- How much will the inspection cost?
- When and how can we contact Attics and Under to schedule an inspection?
Most home Buyers who attempt to inspect their prospective new home are not
qualified to perform a thorough inspection; and even if qualified, they are probably too
emotionally involved to be objective. Identifying obvious and/or subtle defects is
the fundamental task of a Professional Home Inspector who should be
certified and experienced at inspecting ALL systems and
components of the home. Once the impartial inspector provides a list of defects and
repair costs are estimated; the Buyer (or Buyer's Realtor) can complete negotiations for
the home and often achieve significant reductions to the selling price. These
savings typically greatly exceed the cost of the Home Inspection. More
importantly, if the defects discovered by the Home Inspector are major; having a
Professional Inspection (and a pre-existing contract escape clause) usually allows the
Buyer the option to exit the contract.
"Yes", a
Buyer representative is encouraged to be present for at least the last hour
of the home investigation, since a major part of the Attics and Under service is to --
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1) review significant inspection observations with the Buyer; |
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2) promote conversation on site to answer questions or
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3) explain unfamiliar systems, suggest maintenance procedures
and point out ways to correct or avoid problems to the Buyer |
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A written report can be available on site and provided immediately at the end of the
inspection. However, most final reports have a typed summary with digital color
photographs and are provided within 24 hours after the inspection.
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The typed summary and digital photograph section of the report is approximately 5 pages
and once released for distribution by the Buyer/Client can be Emailed to as many parties
as requested.
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Attics
and Under also provides the following services --
 | Comprehensive Pre-purchase Inspection of Existing Homes |
| New Home Specification Review |
| New Construction Multiple Phase Inspection Programs/Construction
Management |
| EIFS/Artificial Stucco Moisture Analysis |
| Septic System Testing/Inspection |
| Swimming Pool Safety Inspection |
| Radon and Carbon Monoxide Testing |
The cost is normally between $250 to $350 depending on the size/price of the home and
several other factors that can significantly increase the required inspection time --
such as the number of baths, furnaces, central A/C units, height of crawl space, and age
of home. Please call us to share the details of your prospective new home so that
we can quote the fee applicable for your home.
Please call our office Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM so that we can
schedule your inspection -- usually within 24 to 48 hours from the time of your call.
  
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