Home Inspections - What it's About

Chestnut Realty Home Inspection Information

Chestnut Realty recommends home inspections prior to purchasing your dream home!

Get the facts - BEFORE it is too late.
Home inspections are typically not required in purchasing a new home - but are highly recommended and some mortgage companies are now requiring inspections. Buyers should strongly consider an inspection before they purchase their new home.

Inspections can turn up things that can turn a "Great Deal" into a "Lemon". A cracked or sinking foundation, poor roof structure or termites can transform your a dream home into a living nightmare.

The associates of Chestnut Realty are all independent agents of the company and are not limited to choosing from a list of Home Inspectors. Chestnut agents are free to shop the marketplace and recommend to their clients a variety Home Inspectors that best suits their needs.

Because all our agents are independent professionals - we ask you contact your personal Chestnut Realtor for a recommendation on a home inspector.

Below is helpful information to have examined during a home inspector. We highly recommend the potential new home owner be present when inspecting the home.

Look for a home inspector who's services include the following:
Home inspections
Environmental testing
Consulting
Written Report / Publications
Endorsements
Summary & Contact Information

Home Items to Review at your Inspection
A clear, comprehensive report, covering eight major components:
Exterior Surfaces, e.g., siding, windows, doors, drainage.
Roofing System, e.g., shingles, gutters, ventilation..
Interior Structure, e.g., foundation, structure, floors.
Electrical System, e.g., service capacity, grounding, polarity.
Plumbing System, e.g., laundry, water heater, distribution piping.
Lifestyle Areas, e.g., kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures.
Climate Control Systems, e.g., heating and air conditioning.
Special Interest Items, e.g., energy, security, safety.
Executive summary with custom-tailored and prioritized maintenance and repair recommendations.
Dependable results based on professional techniques and state-of-the-art equipment.

You may also ask for the following additional information for your
Inspection Supplemental reports (termite, radon)
Acquisition documents (contract, note)
Overhead records (insurance, tax assessments)
Utility records
Maintenance records
Improvement records
Other key references (operating instructions, warranties)
Additional Publications
On-site property surveys to screen for potential environmental hazards.
Follow-up/testing of common hazardous materials and conditions.
Air quality (radon, other contaminants)
Material analysis (lead, asbestos)
Water quality (lead)
Electromagnetic fields

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