What Is a Home Inspection Report?
A home inspection report documents the current conditions of the property in writing. Home inspection reports must contain all of the information required by Wisconsin inspection statutes. Inspection reports are not required to state the costs or methods of repairs. To obtain estimates for costs and/or to have a specific component further evaluated, it is necessary to contact professional service companies or contractors. Lake & City Homes will be happy to refer you to qualified contractors or other specialists who can provide cost estimates for specific types of repairs.
A home inspection report is a document prepared by a home inspector, or building inspector, who checks over various aspects of a home. The goal of the inspector is to identify any structural or mechanical problems, and to recommend improvement. A home inspection report can be done at any time, but is most commonly requested by a potential buyer before closing on a real estate deal. There are two main divisions a home inspection report will cover — structural and mechanical. With structural issues, the inspector will look for things considered unsafe, or in need of repair. This may include detailing any mold, or areas where there is potential for mold, looking for termites, wood rot, plumbing, and cracked foundations. The mechanical portion will look at things such as the plumbing, central air conditioning, and the heating system. After the home inspector completes the walk through, the home inspection report will be prepared and given to the person who paid for it. If this is a potent
A written report created by a professional home inspector that describes the condition of a property, noting where repairs are needed. If you are in a transaction, the home inspector will provide you with a copy and typically send an additional copy to your settlement agent. When hiring a home inspector ask about the report format. You’ll want one that provides a clear description of each inspected area. You won’t get enough information from a report that describes areas as good, fair or poor.
A home inspection report is not a pass or fail test. The inspection report documents the current conditions of the property in writing. All reports are to contain all of the information required by the state. Inspection reports do not state any costs or methods of repairs, nor do they predict the future life expectancies of components. To obtain estimates for cost or to have a specific component further evaluated, it is necessary to contact professional service companies and contractors.
A home inspection report is a document that describes and identifies in written format the inspected systems, structures, and components of the dwelling and shall identify material defects observed. Inspection reports may contain recommendations regarding conditions reported or recommendations for correction, monitoring or further evaluation by professionals. A benefit of choosing GREI Home Inspection Services is the easy-to-read (and understand) report provided by Report Host, the premier web-based inspection report writing service. The report not only consists of concerns for the home, but also is full of useful information and references to be used for years to come.