Home Inspection Reports

So you are looking for a good certified home inspector to survey a property that you have your eye on. Before you select one, however, you have to make sure that you know exactly what you will be getting at the end of the home inspection. A home inspection report is the only detailed record that you will have of the observations made by your Toronto building inspector during the session. This is why you must ask for sample home inspection reports along with the criterion that a prospective inspector uses to assess a property.

Home inspection reports can be in a checklist form or a narrative report. Checklist reports are often sparse on detail and can be ambiguous. In contrast, narrative reports will depict a more nuanced assessment of what the inspector saw as well as his recommendations. Opt for narrative reports as you can’t possibly go wrong with more information. In case of future disputes, the details outlined in your narrative report may be needed to make a strong case.

In a narrative report, an inspector is also able to elaborate on his observations, concerns as well as solutions to a much greater extent than a checklist report would allow. This level of depth is critical in determining what your next move should be.

Ask a prospective home inspector about the length of the report that you can expect. A report less than 6 pages would be much to brief to yield the information that you need and is very likely to ignore many causes for concern.

A quality home inspection doesn’t just end when the inspector leaves the property. A quality inspection will produce a thorough report that you can use long after the inspector has left. AllMax home inspectors will never compromise on detail. Call AllMax today for your next home inspection!