Question: What is a home inspection?
Answer: A home inspection is a comprehensive review of the major systems in a home. So, a good home inspector will check the systems that make up the home and then describe any that are not working, at the end of their service life, deficient or dangerous and provide a report detailing these deficiencies.

Question: How long does the home inspection take?
Answer: Most home inspections are completed in 2 to 3 hours.

Question: Should I be present for the home inspection?
Answer: Absolutely, this would allow the inspector to go over any major deficiencies and give you a chance to discuss solutions with the home inspector.

Question: How do we pay?
Answer: First Choice Home Inspections excepts checks, cash or you can pay online with a credit card.

Question: Can the seller attend the home inspection?
Answer: They can because it is their home, but most sellers understand that this is the buyer’s chance to look at and evaluate the home so it is rare.

Question: Why do a home inspection?
Answer: The best reason for doing a home inspection is because the home inspector is trained to understand the home and know how things should look and be able to describe what is wrong when their broken. It’s no different then going to a doctor when you’re sick.

Question: Who sets home inspection guidelines?
Answer: The rules for home inspections are set by the Virginia DPOR (Department of Professional Occupation and Regulation).

Question: Can you do repairs?
Answer: No, Home inspectors do not do any of the repairs, but they should be able to help their clients understand a what should be involved in the repair.

Question: Can you get out of a contract if I’m not happy with the home inspection?
Answer: Most home contracts include a clause that allows the buyer out if they are not happy with the home inspection.