FAQ – HOME INSPECTIONS

Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will ever make. 

The home buying process is filled with many decisions.  When you buy a home you should be able to expect a safe, sound, and secure home for you and your family to enjoy.

A sound decision backed by accurate, reliable information will help to protect your financial investment.  D & M Home Inspections can help you make this decision.

Our home inspection report gives you a professional, comprehensive, and practical evaluation.  Our intensive approach gathers factual, dependable information.  We evaluate it and present you with a report the SAME DAY.

You can count on us.  We do not benefit financially from the sale or repair(s) of any home.  Our inspections are dependable, honest, and sincere. 

We work exclusively for you.

How much will it cost?

The inspection fee for a typical one-family house varies geographically, as does the cost of housing. Similarly, within a given area, the inspection fee may vary depending upon the size of the house, its age, and possible additional services, such as septic, well, or radon testing. However, do not let cost be a factor in deciding whether or not to have a home inspection, or in the selection of your home inspector. The sense of security and knowledge gained from an inspection is worth the cost, and the lowest-priced inspector is not necessarily a bargain. Use the inspector’s qualifications, including experience, training, and professional affiliations, as a guide.

How long does a home inspection take?

We can complete a home inspection in approximately two hours.

What does a home inspection include?

How much advance notice will you need to schedule a home inspection?

24-48 hours.

Do you work weekends?

Yes.

How long have you been doing home inspections?

Over 25 years.

Why can’t I do it myself?

Even the most experienced homeowner lacks the knowledge and expertise of a professional home inspector who as inspected hundreds, perhaps thousands of homes. An inspector is familiar with the elements of home construction, their proper installation, and maintenance. He or She knows how the home’s system and components are intended to function together, as well as why they fail. Above all, most buyers find it difficult to remain completely objective and unemotional about they house they really want and this may affect their judgment. For accurate information, it is best to obtain an impartial third-party opinion by an expert in the field of home inspection.