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FAQs
At 2nd Look Home Inspections we do our best to answer all of your questions. Below you will find a list of what we believe are the most frequently asked questions. If you have any questions that have not been answered below, do not hesistate to contact us.
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A typical inspection should take 3 - 4 hours to complete. This can vary, given the current condition and size of the home, the accessibility of mechanical systems, and so on. As a courtesy to sellers, we recommend that they be informed of the timeframe in a pre-purchase home inspection situation.
We inspect the major systems of the house. These include the Roof, Exterior, Interior, Structure, Electrical, Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Insulation and Ventilation. Our goal is to identify any existing major problems that would affect a typical buyer's decision to purchase.
Our typical fee for an inspection is $450. However, some factors will affect the fee. If you are comparing home inspection firms, the fee charged should not be the deciding factor unless the level of service offered is identical. Remember, you are considering a major purchase and your choice of home inspector should be based on getting the best value, not just the best price.
- Complete home inspection conducted by an experienced professional.
- Comprehensive written home inspection report.
- Your digital report includes links to additional relevant information regarding the topic at hand.
- Your digital report also includes a pdf version of The Home Reference Book. This book is valued at $65 and includes 464 pages of all you need to know about your home.
- Technical support for as long as you own your home.
You are certainly welcome and encouraged to follow the home inspector during your home inspection. However, it would be wise to keep a safe distance and not distract the home inspector as you would not want them to miss anything. If questions arise you are welcome to ask or keep them for review at the end of the inspection. If the inspector wants to discuss something right away you will be close by for convenience.
You don't have to take notes during the inspection. We will document everything in a written report.
Absolutely! You may want to bring some questions that you have regarding the home.
We recommend that you not bring your family; this is a technical evaluation, and you will be interacting with the inspector — the fewer distractions, the better.
You do receive a written report. It would be unfair to ask you to remember all of the things we cover during a home inspection. The report includes a summary of the condition of the home and details on all the major systems of the home. It is delivered within 24 hours after the inspection.
No. Our goal is to report on the condition of the house, indicating potential repairs and expenses. Ultimately, it is your decision as to whether or not you buy the house. The home inspection is very important but it is only one piece of the puzzle. Only you know all of the factors at play. Your real estate professional can help you here.
A home inspection is a professional opinion based on less-than-complete information. It's a little like getting a check-up from your doctor. It improves your odds of good health but there is no guarantee or warranty. Some problems can only be discovered by living in a house; they cannot be discovered during a home inspection. For example, some shower stalls leak when people use the shower but don't leak when you simply turn on the shower. Some roofs and basements only leak when specific weather conditions exist. Some problems will only be discovered when carpets are lifted, furniture is moved or finishes are removed. As such, we cannot and do not offer a warranty on the house. Home warranty programs are available.
Our inspector, Tim Robitaille is a Certified Home Inspector and graduate from the Carson Dunlop Home Inspection Training Program, known as "The Gold Standard in the industry across North America". Tim is a registered member of The Internation Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI). As an InterNACHI member, Tim is inspecting to the InterNACHI Standards of Practice and adhering to their Code of Ethics. Please visit https://nachi.org for further details.. Tim has 30 years of experience in home construction, finished carpentry and custom kitchen manufacturing which transfers nicely into the home inpsection industry.
Yes, our inspector Tim is a registered member of The Internation Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI). As an InterNACHI member, Tim is inspecting to the InterNACHI Standards of Practice and adhering to their Code of Ethics. Please visit https://nachi.org for further details.
Our inspector is ready to serve you quickly. Call us today and we will do our very best to accommodate your schedule. However, when the sale of a home is conditional on the results of a home inspection, we recommend that you allow at least three days to arrange for a home inspection.
Serving North Bay and surrounding areas (within 100 kms of North Bay). Farther? Call us for a quote