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Frequently Asked Questions
What
is NACHI?
How do I choose a Home
Inspector?
What will the inspection
cover?
What
is radon?
How long will the
Inspection take?
Should I be present
during the Inspection?
Why use our
Services?
Why
shouldn't I have someone
in my family who is very handy or a contractor, inspect my new home?
Can a house fail a
home inspection?
What if I have questions
after the inspection?
Q:
What is
NACHI?
A: The National
Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) ® formed in 1992, is a
nationwide, non-profit, professional Society. NACHI currently has over 1,850
members in 50 states and 4 countries. Its formal inspection Standards of
Practice and guidelines define the minimum "scope" of a home
inspection. NACHI® is recognized as a leader of the home inspection industry.
NACHI® grants full membership and certification only after a candidate has
passed the National Inspector Examination™ and has performed at least 100 paid
inspections that comply with the Standards of Practice.
Members must also comply with a Code
of Ethics, which, among other things,
specifically prohibits inspectors from conflict-of-interest activities, such as
using the inspection as a vehicle to obtain related work on the house. Members
must also fulfill annual continuing education requirements.
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 Q: How do I choose a Home
Inspector?
A: Call up and ask about their credentials
and experience. If for some reason you don't feel comfortable asking this of the
inspector when speaking with them on the phone then how will you feel asking
questions at the inspection. You must feel that the inspector is qualified,
experienced and attentive of your needs.
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Q: What will the inspection
cover?
A: A thorough Inspection covers everything
from roof to the foundation.
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that are included in the Inspection are as follows: |
- Attic
- Insulation
- Ventilation
- Roof & Flashings
- Gutters
- Basement
- Crawlspace
- Foundation
- Grading
- Retaining Walls
- Siding & Trim
- Driveways & Walks
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- Ceilings
- Floors
- Walls
- Doors & Windows
- Chimney
- Fireplace
- Major Appliances
- Electrical System
- Water Heater
- Plumbing System
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
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Q:
What is radon?
A:
Radon is a radioactive
gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. Radon is
a naturally occurring gas. Most homes have some amount of radon present. You
cannot see, smell, or taste radon. Radon is prevalent in Kentucky.
Radon is a class A known human carcinogen. Alpha particles from the radon decay
products can damage lung tissue. Lung cancer is the main health effect from
radon exposure.
The only way to determine the concentration of Radon in a house is to test. The
acceptable level is 4 pCi/L and below. pCi/L stands for picocurries per liter,
the most popular method of reporting radon levels in the United States. All
homes can be mitigated and the radon levels lowered to safe levels.More
on radon.
Q:
How long will the
Inspection take?
A: Most Inspections take between two to four
hours. These times may vary depending on the size, age & condition of the
home.
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Q:
Should I be present
during the Inspection?
A: We recommend that you be present at the
site of the inspection, from start to finish.
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Q:
Why use our
Services?
A: The purchase of a new home is one of the
single most costly investments that a family will make. Along with the extra
stresses this will add, there is also the fear factor of, "Will This Home
Stand The Test of Time?" It is also important to know what YOU, as the
primary investor, are getting for your money.
A home inspection is an excellent tool for you, the home
buyer, to help determine not only the condition of the home, but to also help
foresee any immediate unnecessary additional cost that may go unnoticed without
the help of a home inspection. Home inspections are not a prediction of future
performance, but can pinpoint existing problem areas.
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Q:
Why
shouldn't I have someone
in my family who is very handy or a contractor, inspect my new home?
A: This is the biggest mistake many potential
new homeowners make when purchasing a home. Although the person you are
considering may be very skilled, they are not trained or experienced at
professional home inspections. Professional home inspection is a unique skill
like no other. Professional inspectors get what we call an inspector's instinct
for problems. That instinct takes extensive training and lots of experience
doing inspections to develop. Many contractors, and other trades professionals
hire a professional home inspector to inspect their homes when they make a
purchase.
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Q:
Can a house fail a
home inspection?
A: No. A
professional home inspection is an examination of the current condition of your
home. It is not an appraisal, which determines market value, or a municipal
inspection, which verifies compliance to local codes and standards. A home
inspector will not pass or fail a house. A home inspection describes the
physical condition of a property and indicates what may need repair or
replacement.
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Q:
What if I have questions
after the inspection?
A: You can call us whenever you like
@ (989)
274-4604 or email us at: pro-one@tds.net and discuss any questions you have
concerning your new home, before or after your inspection.
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