Frequently Asked Questions
What information is important when researching home inspectors?
What is the inspection agreement, and do I have to sign it?
This is our contract that must be signed prior to the home inspection. It will outline what the inspection includes and does not include. It will also have important notes about the standard protocols we follow. It is important that you read and understand the agreement prior to your inspection.
What does the inspection include?
During the inspection, our inspector will look at all aspects of the house, including the exterior, interior, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. The average inspection takes approximately 2.5 – 3.5 hours.
For a pre-drywall construction phase inspection, the inspector will look at the structural components, as well as the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC rough-ins. This inspection will take approximately an hour and a half.
When you schedule a final new construction inspection, be sure all the utilities are turned on. Cosmetic items and inaccessible areas are not part of the inspection process.
Do I have to attend the inspection?
If at all possible, you should attend the inspection. It is best if the inspector can point out problem areas to you and ease any additional concerns you may have. If you cannot attend the entire inspection, you can come to the inspection about an hour and a half after the scheduled time.
When will I receive the inspection report?
Your inspector will email a link for the digital report to you within 1-2 days of your inspection. You can then download it as a PDF file if you wish or view it as an HTML. The report includes digital photos and details of what we discovered during the home inspection. Each inspection report is considered confidential and other than your realtor, no one can view it without your permission. You are not required to give the report to the homeowner or the listing agent.
How do I pay for the inspection?
When you schedule your appointment, we will send an email link that allows you to pay by credit card or ACH. We do not accept checks or cash.
Is it necessary to have a new home inspected?
Yes! Our new home inspections typically uncover items such as code violations, damaged roof shingles, nail holes in the roof shingles, missing flashings, deck problems, electrical problems, HVAC problems, and plumbing problems. Many people feel that the county inspections and/or the walk through with the builder are adequate substitutions for completing a private inspection.
County inspectors may not spend the necessary time in your home to find all the issues. Pure View Property Inspections will spend 2 – 3 hours inspecting the home on YOUR behalf! Catching problems early on can save thousands of dollars in repairs later. If there are code violations, the builder may be required to fix the items for you. Any code violations or problems that exist in your home may pose a problem when you decide to sell if they are not found and corrected sooner. Cosmetic items are not part of the final inspection.
What is a one-year warranty inspection?
The sale of a new construction home typically includes a one-year warranty in which the builder will correct any problems encountered within the first year of ownership. It is wise to have an inspection conducted shortly before the one-year warranty expires so you will know what the builder needs to correct. Pure View Property Inspections can inspect the home whether or not we conducted an inspection prior to purchase.
What happens after the house is framed and I want to have a final inspection?
Pure View Property Inspections will come out before your final walk-through and do a complete home inspection, which is a structural and mechanical analysis of the home. If you completed a framing inspection, the inspector will refer to the framing report to ensure all visible repairs were made correctly. We will then complete a full inspection on the completed home.