How do you know if the home that you are buying is up to code and that it will make a comfortable place to live? Seeing the outside of a house and taking a tour of the interior shows a buyer that they have possibilities when it comes to the purchase of a house, but even in newer houses there may be builder defects or damage that can affect the condition and structural integrity of a home. The only to be sure that what they are purchasing is a sound investment is for a buyer to have a home inspection. Georgia and Alabama residents that are making an offer on a property can learn from the inspection if there is anything that is need of repair.
Checking the foundation on up to the roof the home inspector Alabama and Georgia residents can trust takes a behind the scenes look at every inch of the property and determines if there is cause for concern. Searching under the home, through the garage, behind the cabinets and under the sinks and tubs for signs of insect or water damage the inspector is careful to check each faucet and outlet to make sure that they are working properly. Before leaving the person examining the home will also run each of the appliances and make certain that the air conditioner and furnace are operating as well as the hot water heater. Basically examining everything inside and out the person doing the assessment during a southern home inspection has the responsibility to report any and all damage that is found to the buyer of the house before they close on the sale of the property.
Due to the amount of detail that is needed to cover the whole house a buyer can expect to spend 3 or 4 hours at their new place before the report is completed by the home inspector. Alabama residents who find issues that need to be repaired or replaced before the conclusion of the sale can negotiate the cost of any repair work with the seller and learn what they need to cover and what can be reduced from the cost of the home. Having all of the bargaining power by being in a position to walk away from the sale should the seller decline to pay for any needed repairs the buyer is able to work out a deal that will satisfy both parties. With the terms of the contract worked out the buyer can move forward with the purchase of the home and move in once they have had the repairs taken care of their closing papers signed.