"Inspection Day"

Having everything ready on inspection day can prevent unnecessary delays.

A typical home inspection takes approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours per 1000 square feet.... Generally speaking, about 3 to 4 hours, but times may vary depending on the size of home, the condition of the home, and other variables. For liability reasons home inspectors do not move furnishings or personal belongings.

To the buyer:

Let me know of any concerns you have before I start, such as, "The seller told me there was a water stain on the upstairs bedroom ceiling". I will start the inspection on the outside of the property and work my way inside. You are more than welcome to follow along and ask questions. Usually the buyer spends this time looking over the house and taking measurements. I will brief you on my findings at the end of the inspection. At any time, feel free to ask me questions.

To the seller & realtor:

Someone must let me in. Please let me know beforehand if there are any hidden spaces, locked doors, secret switches, or any other relative information that I should be aware of. I am going to operate the dishwasher, air conditioning, furnace, microwave and garbage disposal. I need access to everywhere. If anything is blocked or locked, I will have to come back when it is unblocked. - ($$)

Keep in mind the areas most commonly blocked are:

Closets
Attic Entrance
Under Sinks
Crawlspace Entry
Electrical Panels
Furnace
Windows
Garage areas
Water Heaters
Basements
Fireplace
Sinks, Showers, Bathtubs
Water Pressure Regulators

Seller should also verify that:

Keep in mind the areas most commonly blocked are:

All utilities are on
Pilots are lit
Crawl space entrances not blocked or nailed in place
Electrical panels are accessible and not locked
Built-in appliances have no stored items inside
Pets are secured. or removed from the property during inspections.

Suggestion: Putting personal items, cleaning products, etc in a temporary box or boxes until after the inspection is advisable. We also suggest that you move your objects out of the way for easy access to the water heater, furnace, or electrical panel. This is for the benefit of all.

"Inspection Day"

To the buyer:

To the seller & realtor:

Keep in mind the areas most commonly blocked are:

Keep in mind the areas most commonly blocked are:

Keep in mind the areas most commonly blocked are:

Seller should also verify that:

Keep in mind the areas most commonly blocked are:

Keep in mind the areas most commonly blocked are:

Some examples of blocked areas to be cleared before inspection...Well you get the idea...