15 Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector Before You Buy

Buying a home is a major decision, and choosing the right home inspector can help you better understand the property before you move forward. Asking the right questions before scheduling an inspection can give you a clearer picture of the inspector’s experience, process, services, and pricing.

About credentials and experience

Are you state licensed? What certifications do you hold? How many years have you been inspecting, and how many inspections have you done?

(For reference, City Home Inspectors is a team of State Licensed, Certified Master Home Inspectors with 25+ years and more than 10,000 inspections completed.)

About what’s covered

What does a standard inspection include? What falls outside it? Can I add radon, mold, sewer, or termite inspections? Do you inspect the roof, foundation, and major systems?

Understanding what is included — and what requires an additional service — helps you know exactly what you’re getting before the inspection begins.

About the process

How long will the inspection take? Can I attend and follow along? Will you explain findings as we go? What happens if you can’t access part of the home?

Knowing how the inspection process works can help you feel prepared and understand what to expect on inspection day.

About the report and cost

When will I receive the report, and in what format? Can I see a sample report first? What’s the starting price, and what affects the final cost?

Asking these up front tells you a lot about how an inspector works before you ever book.

Book your home inspection with City Home Inspectors online at cityhomeinspectors.net.