Home Inspection Information

A home inspection is a professional examination of the physical structure, systems and condition of a home. At Bayside Home Inspections we invite both buyer and the seller to accompany us during the inspection.

Your Home Inspection will Include:

• Structure and Foundations
• Basement and Crawl Spaces
• Plumbing, Fixtures and Water Heater
• Electrical Panel, Fixtures
• Switches, and Receptacles
• Heating and Air-Conditioning
• Windows, Doors and Decks
• Roof, Insulation and Ventilation
• Exterior, Chimney, Driveway and Porches
• Interior Appliances

Home Inspection will also include a Building Analysis Report listing defects plus assets and a Home Maintenance booklet.

Questions & Answers

Why do I need a home inspection?

A home inspection summarizes the condition of a property, points out the need for major repairs and identifies areas that may need attention in the near future. Buyers and sellers depend on an accurate home inspection to maximize their knowledge of the property in order to make intelligent decisions before executing an agreement for sale or purchase.

A home inspection points out the positive aspects of a home, as well as the maintenance that will be necessary to keep it in good shape. After an inspection, both parties have a much clearer understanding of the value and needs of the property.

For homeowners, an inspection may be used to identify problems in the making and to learn about preventive measures, which might avoid costly future repairs. If you are planning to sell your home, an inspection prior to placing your home on the market provides a better unerstanding of conditions which may be discovered by the buyer's inspector, and provides you an opportunity to make repairs that will make your home more desirable to potential buyers.

Can a house fail a home inspection?

No. A professional home inspection is an examination of the current condition of your home. It is not an appraisal, which determines market value, or a municipal inspection, which verifies compliance to local codes and standards. A home inspection describes the physical condition of a property and indicates what may need repair or replacement.

When do I call a home inspector?

Before you sign the contract or purchase agreement, make your purchase obligation contingent upon the findings of a professional home inspection. This clause should specifiy the terms to which both the buyer and seller are obligates. Contact a home inspector immediately after the contract or purchase agreement has been signed. Home inspectors are aware of the time constraints involved in purchase agreements and most are available to conduct the required inspection within a few days.