So, you found your dream home. Do you know what you are really buying? Many cases of disappointment and financial ruin could have been avoided. A home inspector can evaluate all the systems of a home from top to bottom. The home inspector is a licensed professional who is hired to be in your corner to help you make the biggest financial decision of your life. He will not tell you whether or not to make the purchase, but he will present all the major and minor deficiencies of the home and also point out any safety concerns. The detailed written check list is usually presented to the client on-site and the concerns are discussed. Any questions the client may have are answered before the inspector leaves the site.

If you are thinking of selling your home, a pre-sale inspection will point out the deficiencies of your home so you can make repairs and upgrades at your leisure. This will help you get top dollar for your home when it comes time to put it on the market. In either case, an inspection gives you piece of mind whether you are buying or selling a home.

A home inspection is not limited to real estate transactions. Like taking your car in for a tune up after so many miles, a home should be inspected periodically, especially if do-it-yourself improvements or upgrades were done. For example, water intrusion in a roof structure can go undetected for years and do serious damage. The repairs can be thousands of dollars by the time the problem is noticed.

On request, most home inspectors will evaluate ventilation and indoor air quality including mold and radon, along with environmental hazards such as asbestos and lead. These extra services will cost more and are usually not part of the standard home inspection. A home inspection costs 300 - 400 dollars which is inexpensive relative to walking into a real estate deal without knowledge of the property conditions. Avoid the aggravation and possible financial loss. Get piece of mind and a professional who is there to represent your best interests.