• VanOsdol Inspection Services Inc is proud to use the HomeGauge Reporting system for all whole house inspections. This easy to read and understand reporting package guides you through each inspected component of your home, allows pictures of concerns to be loaded into your report, and also has illustrations that can help clarify definitions or specific areas. The complete report can be viewed online at your convenience, any time day or night. Because it is online, this system is especially beneficial when dealing with buyers who work off shifts or out of state buyers. Real estate professionals enjoy the ease and flexibility of being able to view the report whether they are at the office or away from their desk. To view sample reports and find out more, visit HomeGauge.com.
• The time needed to complete a thorough property inspection varies greatly. Factors such as the age of the home, general condition, type of foundation, inquisitive home buyers, excessive clutter, weather, and more can add considerable time spent at a property. Homes less than 1200 sq ft on a slab foundation take much less time than a 2700 sq ft 100 year old home with several crawlspaces off the main basement area. An average minimum time spent for a home inspection is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours, and there are times when more time is needed to complete a thorough inspection. It is hard to tell how much time will be needed prior to reaching the home.
• Home buyers are always welcome during the home inspection. For most people it is hard to be present during the entire inspection. Sometimes people come toward the end of the inspection so that I can review the report and answer any questions they may have, others choose not to come at all and just wait to read the comments in the inspection report. Whether you attend the inspection or not, I am available to answer questions you may have after the inspection either by phone or email. These details can be worked out when we set the date and time of the inspection.
• A home inspector does not “pass or fail” a home. The inspection and subsequent report is intended to give you a better understanding of the property you have agreed to purchase. While the report could bring up typical maintenance concerns as well as more significant structural or safety issues, most purchase agreements only make provisions for major structural defects or major safety issues. Your real estate professional will help guide you through the process after the inspection report is delivered.
• Payment is requested at the time of the inspection. I realized that occasionally circumstances make this difficult; however arrangements should be made when the inspection is set regarding payment. We accept cash, check, or major credit cards.
• Please limit the number of people attending the home inspection. Understand that this is not your home yet, and we need to be respectful to others property. Children must not be left unattended, and damages caused by you or your guests will be your responsibility.
