What
do home inspections include?
Can the home inspector also be hired to do any
repairs or improvements?
Under their professional code of ethics, professional
home inspectors are not allowed to be associated with
any other construction or house related trade.While they
may provide you with a personal opinion based on past
experience, it is recommended that you obtain three independent
quotes from qualified contractors.
Does the home inspector solicit, receive or
give referral fees?
You should receive a firm no as an answer to this
question, since any other answer contravenes their
code of ethics.
Does the home inspector conduct inspections
at night?
It is not desirable to conduct an inspection at night,
since a number of the vital components of the exterior
of the house cannot be seen properly.
Where can I get more information about the
home inspector and/or its firm?
The home inspector may point you to the firm's website,
to their industry association, provide company details,
list inspector qualifications or describe a range
of services offered.
What should a home inspector provide following
the inspection and when will I receive it?
The home inspector should provide a written report
reviewing every major home system and component within
24 hours of the inspection. Exterior components include
roofing, flashing, chimneys, gutters, downspouts,
wall surfaces and the foundation, including the grading
around it. Interior systems include electrical, heating,
air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, insulation,
flooring, ceiling and wall finishes, windows and doors.
Home Inspections for South Carolina:
State House Network
2002 Code of Laws
Section 40-59-570. (A) An inspector shall inspect readily
accessible installed systems and components of residential
buildings.
(B) Subsection (A) is not intended to limit an inspector
from:
(1) including other inspection services, systems, or
components in addition to those required;
(2) specifying repairs, provided the inspector is appropriately
qualified and willing to do so; or
(3) excluding systems and components from the inspection
if requested by the client.
(C) Inspections performed pursuant to this article:
(1) are not technically exhaustive; and
(2) will not identify concealed conditions or latent
defects.
See the Full Text of the State
House Network Code of Laws concerning home inspections.
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