Frequently Asked
Questions:
| Q. |
Why should I have a
home inspection? |
| A. |
A home purchase is one of
the biggest investments you will ever make.
A home inspection provides you with the
information you need to feel more confident
in your decision. Nspect will provide you
with a detailed, objective report of the
home's condition so you can be aware of what
you are about to invest in. This includes
new construction. |
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| Q. |
How long does the
inspection take? |
| A. |
A typical inspection of a
property less than 1,500 square feet lasts
approximately two hours. |
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| Q. |
Do I need to be
present at the time of the inspection? |
| A. |
Yes, it is to the buyer or
sellers benefit to be present at the time of
the inspection. The point of a home
inspection is not just to inspect the
property, but also to educate our clients of
the condition, operation and functions of
the home. For this reason it is better
if you are present at the time of the
inspection. |
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| Q. |
How will the
inspection help me determine the condition
of the home? |
| A. |
During the course of the
inspection, the inspector will explain the
condition of the property. After the
inspection the inspector will provide you
with a written Nspect report and verbally
explain any discrepancies and concerns
listed on
that report, so you can make an educated
decision about the property. |
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| Q. |
What is included in
The Nspect report? |
| A. |
The report includes
narrative pages of all major areas of the
home to include: plumbing, electrical,
roofing, structural, heating,
air-conditioning, insulation, ventilation,
exterior and interior. A summary
report that will list any deficiencies,
discrepancies and areas of concern. |
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| Q. |
Why should I choose
Nspect over a franchise? |
| A. |
1. Our prices are lower and
fair.
2. Franchises will charge you more do to
larger overhead costs.
3. Your money stays in the Kentucky economy
and the United States for that
matter depending on the franchise you
choose.
4. We get our business from customer like
you and referrals not realtors.
5. We have performed over 1,000's of home
inspections in the Kentucky region, we are
intimately familiar with this regions
weather and behavior patterns.
6. We will also take you through the home at
the end of the inspection to show you how to
keep proper maintenance of the home so when
you are ready to sell you can realize top
value.
7. We can accommodate your schedule 7 days a
week.
8. We will never offer to do repairs on any
items we find as part of our inspection
report as this is a conflict of interest we
are 100% full time home inspectors. |
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| Q. |
What are Nspect
inspectors qualifications? |
| A. |
Nspect has over 20 years of
of working, supervising and teaching
experience in the construction and home
inspection industries.
Technical training classes are also held
periodically throughout the year to update
all Nspect inspectors on new and existing
building codes and requirements. Nspect
inspectors are trained to perform a
professional inspection that meets the
highest standards in the industry, the
standards of practice established by the
American Society of Home Inspectors ASHI.
We are approved instructors by KREC Kentucky
Real Estate Commission and approved fee
inspectors by HUD Housing Urban Development. |
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| Q. |
How many items are
inspected? |
| A. |
Over 400 items of the
following: roof, structural, electrical,
plumbing, air-condition, heating, interior,
exterior, insulation, ventilation,
fireplace. |
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