subject: What Home Inspection Types Can Buyer Do [print this page] Home inspection is a very essential process when buying a house. To know a trusted home inspector or at least having their contact number is a great help for you to quickly start the process of inspecting the Livonia Real estate property that you think is the best home for you. During the process of going to and visiting Livonia Homes for Sale you find from Livonia MLS, you can already ask your friends and relatives with experience in the home buying process for the contact numbers of house inspectors they know and trust. Inspectors referred by a person you know are easier to trust because you know that their service is already tried and tested by the people you also trust.
Most of the time, getting a general home check-up is enough already for the real estate and home investment process but you also have to take note that in a general home inspection, not all the areas are examined thoroughly, most particularly if an area needs a specialist. That is why some general home inspectors will recommend that you avail a service of specialist inspector so they can further check certain aspect or the home. A general inspector can tell you that there is something wrong with the property but they may not have the qualifications to take it out, and diagnose the specific problem. This is where the need to hire a specialist comes. Below are some areas of inspection that requires a specialist:
1.Pest inspection
Wood destroying pests can be easily detected by a specialist of pest inspection. This kind of inspection is particularly necessary in areas with warm climate because wood destroying pests are common in these places. You can also detect termites, powder post beetles and dry-rot during a special pest inspection.
2.Electrical Inspection
The general inspector can tell you if the electrical box of the house is already old and non-conforming to the city code. But if you hire an electrician, he or she can tell you the current or potential problems that your electrical system have and then give you suggestions for its repair or replacement.
3.Chimney
Knowing the present status of the chimney, if the house have one, is very important, especially if the property is already very old. Some problems that may occur are flue liners or damaged or crumbling bricks inside. Chimney inspectors can also spot if the smoke is not discharging properly.
4.HVAC
The heating and air conditioning system in your house should be checked thoroughly as well. You need to know if there are defects in or malfunctions with the furnace in the house. HVAC specialist can tell you if it needs replacement or major repairs, plus give you the estimate cost for it.
5.Foundation
Hiring a foundation engineer can tell you if the house is sliding already because there are problems with the foundation.
6.Pool and Spa
Problems with the heater, spa blower and leakages can be easily detected by pool and spa inspection specialist.
7.Roof
Problems with roof also mean potential major damage to the house. Make sure to hire a roof specialist to check the roofing or give you a roof certification.
