Do You Need a Home Inspection Before You Buy?

Buying a home is a huge financial decision and milestone for many of us. After months of searching, it’s normal to jump at the opportunity to buy the house you believe is the right fit. However, going in blind when purchasing property can result in huge problems once you’re handed the keys. It can happen that there are underlying issues that could have been revealed with a thorough home inspection, and better yet, resolved by the original owner. Let’s take a look at exactly what a home inspection can reveal and why it’s worth the investment.

Home Inspection Contingency

One of the first reasons why a home inspection is of value is that it can be used as contingency in your contract with the seller. A contingency clause provides that if significant defects are revealed under the home inspection, you can back out of your purchase offer without penalty, within a specific timeframe. This provides a great opportunity for you as a buyer to identify any major issues with a home before closing on the purchase. 

How Does a Home Inspection Work?

When you work with JC Merritt to arrange a home inspection, you can rely on over 40 years of experience in the industry. Our team is highly trained in thoroughly examining homes and producing reports that will cover the findings for you. 

During an inspection, our team will do the following:

• Radon air test
• Radon in water test
• Well test
• Septic test
• Full walk through of the home with reports and/or photos (this includes all the spaces in the home – from the roof to the basement, attics, garages, crawl spaces, mechanical rooms, and other buildings on the property included in the sale).

We’ll also check for code violations, potential expensive issues or future problems that you may not spot in a regular walkthrough. We pride ourselves on keeping you informed every step of the way, so you can feel confident about purchasing the property.

At JC Merritt, we make it easy – you pay for an inspection based on the size of the house, and we’ll fix anything we find at a discounted price. Contact us today at (860) 355-8238 to schedule a home inspection!