Home inspection Faq

Typically the buyer of the home chooses and hires the home inspector.  The buyers real estate agent will often contact the inspector to make arrangements. There are occasions that the seller has a pre-listing inspection done.

There are a lot of aspects to consider when talking about the price of a home inspection.  Size, age, and the complexity of the home are all variables. The individual inspector is a factor as well.

New inspectors with little experience will usually charge much less than a veteran who has decades of experience and a solid knowledge base.

The time spent on your home inspection will vary greatly depending on several factors.

Size, age, and condition of the home play the biggest role, but the individual inspector also determines how much time he chooses to spend at the house.

I have a strict policy of only completing ONE home inspection a day.  I do not rush through the job, just to get to the next inspection.  Your home is my sole focus for the whole day.

Note: I typically spend around 3-4 hours at a house that is 2000 square feet. I find that spending less does not give us enough time to review the home thoroughly. Some inspectors spend an hour in the same house.  Time will vary for every home inspector, depending on the quality of their work and the individual inspector’s experience.

Absolutely!  You should be very suspicious of any home inspector who tells you not to attend YOUR home inspection.  I strongly encourage everyone to attend every second of the inspection.

Yes, I do.  SupraKey is the access app that unlocks the key boxes you may have seen at the listing. I take care of all scheduling  and can let myself into the home.

A good home inspection should cover nearly all aspects of the home.  However, there are a few specialty areas, such as swimming pools and septic systems, that you’ll want to have a specialist inspect for you. Those are not typically covered in a general home inspection. 

No.  A home inspection is not about passing or failing.  It’s more about its performance.  A good inspection should expose current defects and age the major components of the home (think HVAC and appliances), so you know what to expect moving forward.

Typically the sellers are not home during the inspection.  While there is no rule that says they can not be home, most choose to leave for the inspection.

Yes. Under most contracts, the sellers can refuse to make any repairs based on your home inspection.  However, you can also make the decision not to purchase the home if these repairs become too much for you.

I try to limit my travel to within and about an hour from Murray.  However, I can make special arrangements for anywhere in the state if needed.   

If you cannot find an answer to your question in the FAQ, you can always contact me and I will be happy to help. Call or text 270-978-6415 or email buddy@eagleeyemky.com