Common Questions
Presented below are some commonly asked questions about home inspections:
- What does a home inspection include?
Scott's Inspections, Inc. follows the stringent guidelines and Inspection Standards set forth by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). The inspector typically spends 2 to 3 hours performing a thorough, visual, functional and operational inspection of the many mechanical and structural components of the home. The inspection includes an evaluation of such important elements as: Grounds, Foundation, Structural, Attics, Roofs, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Air Conditioning, Appliances, etc. Additional services include items such as Pools, Sprinkler Systems, Alarms Systems and Environmental Testing. We provide you with an unbiased professional evaluation of the physical condition of the home. Our findings are reported in an easy to understand on site Texas State report form in conjunction with the “The Home Guide Report System.”
The Texas Real
Estate Commission does not require that Texas Home Inspectors carry insurance and the only protection that the consumer is afforded is the recovery fund that is set by the state and has maximum limit of $8000.00. Scott’s Inspections, Inc. requires all associates and inspectors to carry Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omissions). As a professional home inspection company we want to provide the best possible protection to our clients.
Scott's Inspections, Inc. feels our primary purpose is to educate our clients so they can make informed decisions. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ATTEND THE HOME INSPECTION. By attending, you will learn first hand about the various components and systems of the house.
Absolutely. Now you can go forward in the purchase of your new home with confidence and peace of mind. You will have a better understanding of your home and how best to schedule and budget any future repairs or renovations. The inspector's written report will prove invaluable in planning and working with contractors and vendors.
A home inspector is typically contacted right after the contract or purchase agreement has been signed. However, before you sign, be sure that there is an inspection clause in the purchase contract, which specifies that your purchase obligation is contingent upon the findings of a professional home inspection. This clause should outline the terms to which both the buyer and seller are obligated with respect to the findings of the inspection.
Even the most experienced homeowner lacks the knowledge and expertise of a professional home inspector who has inspected hundreds, perhaps thousands, of homes in his or her career. An inspector is familiar with the many elements of home construction, proper installation, and maintenance. The inspector understands how the home's systems and components are intended to function together, as well as how and why they fail. Above all, most buyers find it very difficult to remain completely objective and unemotional about the house they really want, and this may affect their purchasing judgment. For the most accurate information, it is best to obtain an impartial third-party opinion by an expert in the field of home inspections.
Payment is usually made at the time of the inspection; however under some circumstances arrangements can be made in advance or billing provided by the Title Company where a surcharge is added to the inspection fee.
Schedule your appointment with Scott’s Inspections, Inc. and see why we are the preferred inspection company for San Antonio and surrounding areas. Call us at 210 349-9228, , or use our online forms to or .
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