To be honest, this question is too big for this guide, but we cover it in our blog post, Kansas City foundation types—The Complete Breakdown. Many types of cracks appear not only in the foundation but also in the walls, ceilings, and floors. But I’ll touch on the types of cracks that give my clients … Read more
It depends on the type of shingle and where it is. This question is answered in depth in our blog post on KC area roof types and in our Building Materials Lifespan Guide, which you can get for free after a home inspection.
Payment for home inspections is almost always due at the end of the inspection. Your inspector should accept personal checks, cash, money orders, cashier’s checks, and credit cards. If you are unable to attend the inspection, you will likely be expected to pay through credit card or e-check, mail the check at the time of … Read more
This is discouraged in the industry. Because there are so many things that can go wrong between the inspection and closing. So if you ask for payment to be made at closing and don’t buy the home, they’ll have little recourse to collect for services on a home you don’t own. So if it’s unavoidable … Read more
Between $300-$2000. But it depends on the inspection company and several other variables: Then there are other inspections: One may use square footage, while another uses both square footage and age to determine their price. One may charge if the home has a crawlspace and another may not. And another may charge for a weekend … Read more
Need? No. Highly encouraged? Definitely. It’s always a great idea to be there, but it’s not critical. You can always discuss findings over the phone and your inspector will always be available for any questions later. If you can’t be there for the whole thing, try to make it at the end. That’s the most … Read more
The same day. This isn’t true for all home inspectors and sometimes unexpected surprises get in the way with us, but it’s a promise we keep 99.9% of the time.
It will be emailed to you. On rare occasion, an inspector will hand write their report, but 99% deliver them electronically either as a pdf attachment or HTML report. Don’t have an email? You can for the inspection or give us the email of someone you trust. If that’s not an option, your real estate … Read more
For a pre-owned home you should schedule your home inspection as soon as your offer is accepted. You usually have between seven and fourteen days after your sales contract is signed to get a home inspection. The sooner you can get the home inspected, the more time you’ll have to deal with any unexpected issues … Read more
For a lot of good reasons. First, you need to know what kind of condition your home is in (it’s the things we can’t see that scare us). This is especially true if the home has been vacant for any period of time. Second, it would be outrageously expensive to call out a licensed professional … Read more
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