How Can a Home Inspection Protect You When Buying a Home?

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People often come to us asking why they need to do a home inspection. Today, Rick Ray of SPY Inspection Services explains just a few of the many reasons home inspection are so important.

We work closely with SPY Inspection Services in Lansdale. During a home inspection, they will look at seven main components. They will look at the foundation and the framing of the home to ensure it's structurally sound; the exterior of the home, focusing on doors, windows, grading, driveways, sidewalks, and the attached decks and porches; the roofing, looking at the age of the roof, the gutters, and the shingles; the plumbing, including the water heater and drainage systems; electrical systems, like service entrance wires, the panels, the breakers, the fuses, and the outlets; the HVAC components, including the heating and air conditioner systems; and a complete interior inspection, looking at the walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, the garage, and any appliances included with the sale of the house.

Home inspections are simply a safe way for the buyers to know exactly what they're buying! There are over 100 items that the folks over at Spy Inspection Services will look at, so they are clearly very comprehensive. If you have any specific questions about the home inspection process, you can reach Rick at (215) 362-1234 or Info@SPYInspections.com. Of course, if you need help on the real estate side of things, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to hear from you!