Many home buyers lack the specific knowledge, skill, experience, and emotional detachment that is required to conduct a thorough home inspection. At the time of most inspections, the majority of home buyers have previously spent an average of 20 minutes or less at the property. By hiring a Home Inspector, clients can gain valuable understanding of, and insight into, the physical condition of the house and especially whether or not there are any items not functioning as intended, that are in need of immediate repair, that might adversely affect the habitability of the house, or that might warrant further investigation by a specialized professional.
Can the Inspector “fail” the house?
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No Pass or Fail...It's "Just The Facts, Ma'am"...
No…..There is no “passing” or “failing”.
Our Home Inspectors goal is to accurately report on the physical condition of the house in a very calm, straight forward, and professional manner while indicating what repairs might be necessary or what items may need to be monitored for change in the future. The results can then be compared to the real estate ‘Offer To Purchase and Contract’ and a determination made as to what items, if any, are subject to negotiation (or are willing to be negotiated by the seller).
Who can perform a Home Inspection in the State of North Carolina?
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Only individuals licensed by the North Carolina Licensing Board for Home Inspectors may conduct Home Inspections.
What is inspected?
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We inspect the major systems and components of the house. These include, but are not limited to, the Roof, Exterior, Structure/Foundation, Electrical, Heating and Cooling, Plumbing, and Interior. Our goal is to identify and report on any major defects, safety issues, or any systems or components that are not functioning as intended to provide part of the basis for a buyer making an informed purchase decision.
For a more graphic representation of a Home Inspection, click on the graphic, to the right, to take a Virtual Tour produced by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).
Click On The Graphic For A Virtual Tour of A Home Inspection
How long has QRI been in business?
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Since 1987. We are one of the most established and respected Home Inspection firms in North Carolina. We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina. We invite potential clients to contact the Better Business Bureau to learn of our stellar performance and customer service record.
What is not considered part of a Home Inspection?
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A Home Inspection is not a code compliance inspection and does not guarantee that the house complies with building codes. It is not an appraisal of the value of the property. It is not technically exhaustive in nature. It does not protect a client from any future failure of any systems or components. It is not an insurance policy.
What is a Home Inspection?
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A Home Inspection is a general and visual assessment of the accessible systems and components of a house and is intended to provide our clients with a better understanding of the physical condition of the house at the time of the inspection.
For a graphic representation of what can be expected from a Home Inspection, we suggest you take the Virtual Home Inspection Tour created by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). There, you’ll get a visual presentation of the types of assessments that will be conducted on the various systems and components of the home. And you’ll have a better understanding of some of the primary concerns and issues that may be pertinent to your home or to the home that you are considering purchasing.
Click On The Graphic To Take The ASHI Home Inspection Virtual Tour
Once you’ve taken the tour, feel free to browse around the website for more helpful information on Quality Residential Inspections and for what you should expect during a Home Inspection…..e.g. what kind of report you should expect, whether or not you should attend your inspection, and answers to other questions that you may have.
Then, call us to schedule your Home Inspection today…at 919.848.4833 or Schedule Your Home Inspection online.
You’ll be glad you did…because you’ll be getting the very best Raleigh Home Inspection services available to you!
