Because this is such an efficient and laser-focused home inspection, the conditions that make the major-items inspection work are simple, but crucial. 

#1 – All utilities MUST be on and pilot lights lit.

This includes:

1. Water (most important)
2. Electricity
3. Gas

#2 – Water MUST be flowing through the faucets when we get there.

It’s often when the person giving permission to turn the water on is NOT the same person who turned it off. 

Because of that, we’ve seen our fair share of unexpected (and sometimes dramtic) situations that could have been avoided with a little preparation. 

That’s why we ask that all reasonable efforts be made to ensure the water is NOT just on, but FLOWING through the faucets when we arrive for the inspection.

This NOT ONLY ensures the water lines are energized by the appropriate person, but:

• Speeds up repairs (any leaks will be found by the owner or their representative)
  
• Saves you time (you won’t be setting aside time for an inspection that won’t happen + rescheduling for another day + losing time in your inspection period)
  
• Saves you the stress (you don’t want to watch water damage unfold)
  
• Avoids confusion (with the homeowner or management company over what happened and why)
  
• Keeps you from buying a home with fresh and unnecessary water damage (that you know should have been avoided)
  
• And keeps negotiations from getting stickier than they already are (especially, if you’re being forced to buy the property in ‘as-is’ condition)

Thanks for understanding and helping us give you the best – and most efficient – major-items inspection possible!