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FAQ...
1.  Should
you have a phase inspection on your house being built?
- Absolutely. City inspectors do not inspect all the items of
the home. That is why you need an unbiased third party inspector
protecting your interest, not the Builders.
- The Builder's "in house inspector" is working for the
Builder, not you, the buyer.
- Framing related problems cannot be corrected once the sheet rock
is installed.
- You, the buyer, can reduce your risk significantly by hiring an
independent inspector who knows the current industry standards.
- A qualified licensed inspector cannot eliminate all of your risk,
but can will drastically reduce it.
2. Why
should someone use Smith Inspection Services, Inc. over another
inspection service?
- Integrity is my goal in life. I will strive to earn your trust.
- Attention to detail, a superior report, second to none resource
library and a commitment to my client.
- Bob is an ASHI, TAREI and ICC(International
Code Council).
- Bob is one of two certified moisture analysts through EDI (Exterior
Design Institute) in central Texas who performs moisture intrusion
inspections on EIFS stucco.
- State of the art equipment, digital photos within my reports
delivered the same day.
- I always invite the client(s) to follow me around to see that
I am working for them only.
- No lawsuits or complaints filed against me with the
Texas Real Estate Commission (call 512-465-3900 and
check for yourself).
3. Should
the client be present at the inspection?
- Absolutely! This is probably the largest investment of your
lifetime. You should know everything that your inspector finds
and that each item of the house functions.
- As
your personal consultant, I want you to hear from me the condition of the
home. I can explain my thoughts to you better than anyone
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- Your
presence at the inspection will lower your liability and mine. This inspection
is your time. You are free to ask all the questions you want.
- I personally do all my inspections on site with pictures and burn a disk
for you take home, NO WAITING!
4. What
should a buyer look for in an inspector?
- Many years of personal experience. A recently licensed inspector
does not have the knowledge or resource library of an experienced
inspector.
- Active memberships and positions held in professional
inspector associations.
- Educational experience. Anyone can become a home
inspector. The yearly required minimum of continuing
education is 16 hours. Bob
completes over 40 hours per year.
5. Should
you have an EIFS or Stucco home inspected?
- Yes! Most
builders and stucco
installers do not adhere to the current industry standards.
- All masonry
will absorb some level of moisture. A proper installation will
allow the wall cavity to “drain
the plane”
reducing your risk of wood decay and mold. Only a certified moisture
analyst is trained how to probe for defects, take correct samples
and can recognize poor installations that can cost you thousands
of dollars
down the road.
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Austin, Texas 78717-4515
555-555-5555
555-555-5555
Email:info@smithinspect.com
www.smithinspect.com
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Did You Know..? |
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Installing a second layer of shingles onto the first will reduce the life of the shingles, adds extra weight to the roof & increases the heat in the attic. |
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Properly ventilating your attic can reduce your utility bills from 10 to 25 percent. |
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Should
you have a phase inspection on your house being built?
