Choosing a Home Inspector
Owning your own home is a very large investment. No matter where you chose to live; Waukesha, Washington, Milwaukee County - or anywhere in Wisconsin. So, don’t trust your home inspection to just anyone. Many times, the agent you are working with, has a team of professionals that he/she works with on a fairly regular basis. Family and friends mean well when they give you the name and number of an inspector that they have used in the past, but they are usually only able to base their recommendation on a single experience with an inspector. As agents, The Kuchta’s - Kelly & Colleen, want you to know that there are different levels of service when it comes to an inspector. Contact us, at
262-894-6512 or at ckuchta@shorewest.com, if you have questions or concerns.
A few things that every good inspector does on a regular basis might include: open and close windows and doors to check for shifting of the foundation, run the water in sinks & tubs to check for leaks, make sure all toilets are secure, check the grade around the house & look for signs of water in the basement, climb on the roof (weather permitting)- check for soft spots - snow is heavy, you want to make sure your roof has the strength to hold it. The list continues…
The Kuchta’s - Kelly & Colleen have seen all levels of service, and prices that range from $250-$585 for a single family home. Trust me when I say: “You don’t always get what you pay for.” We have seen great inspections at a low price & not so great inspections at a higher price. Ask your inspector what you get for that money. How does the inspector log what is seen during the course of the inspection? Will the roof be inspected with binoculars, or by climbing up there (weather permitting)? Are you welcome to follow along, or will it make him/her more comfortable to have you wait until the summary to see what has been inspected?
In the end, you are the only person that can choose your home inspector. If you get a few recommendations, and ask the right questions prior to the inspection; you will make a far better decision than running a Google search. Remember, your agent has your best interest in mind.
Posted By:
Colleen Kuchta
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