What to
Ask Home Inspectors
How
long has the home inspector been in
business?
The more experienced a home inspector
is, the more they have seen, the more
likely it is they will be able to
detect any less obvious problems.
Seasoned, professional home inspectors
will be full-time home inspectors,
not renovators or contractors.
What
are the home inspector's qualifications?
Look for people who belong to
professional associations and
who have taken some courses, such
as defect recognition, building
sciences or civil engineering,
for example. Professional home
inspectors are bound by a strict
code of ethics and must adhere
to specific standards of practice.
Home inspectors should have a
general understanding of all the
systems and components in a home.
Many have practical experience
or a background in engineering,
construction and related building
trades.
How
do I know that a home inspector
has the necessary qualifications?
You should ask to see proof of
their South Carolina certification.
Carolina Inspection Services,
Inc. provides certification information
on Our
South Carolina Home Inspectors.
Can
the home inspector provide references?
Any qualified home inspector should
gladly provide this information
upon request. Call the people
named as references and ask whether
they were satisfied with the service
they received from the inspector.
You can also check with the Better
Business Bureau.
