Becoming increasingly common, this is a very important step of home ownership.
More than any other year, we're taking calls from recent home buyers looking to inspect their new purchase. For some reason, some are expressing shame and/or remorse for not having an inspection before their purchase. In this market, many haven't had a choice. Much of a home inspection is about education, not just a negotiation tool or bit of insurance. We're happy to help you understand your home before it can become a problem.
This is a judgment-free zone. We are in a service industry. This is an important combo.
Most of all, we're Mainers ourselves. If you're also a Mainer, great. We'll talk the same language. If new to Maine, we build things a bit different here, use heating oil in many homes (uncommon in other areas of the country), and prepare for winter in unique ways, among other things.
There are the most common reasons for a post-purchase home inspection:
Primary Systems: An expert walk-through to learn about key systems
Boiler/Furnace for heating
Water heater - age, condition, operation
Major Appliances - kitchen, generator hookups, pools
Fuel types, maintenance schedules, life expectancies, etc
Safety &Heath: What are the risks within the home?
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms
Chimneys and Vents
Deck Supports
Electric Wiring
Radon Testing
Water Quality Testing
Mold
Natural Enemies: We all need to deal with these things
Water Intrusion (basement, roof, door/windows, landscape, etc)
Insect Damage
Age
General Questions: We hear all kinds of questions. No stupid questions...ever.
Identifying components
Fuel fill locations
Circuit breaker re-sets
Life expectancies
If you have any questions or what more detail, we welcome your call. Feel free to call our office (Terrance or Dee are fantastic!) or one of the two Matts, below.
Thanks for reading,
Matt & Matt
Square One Home Inspections
207-560-3222
207-841-7699 (Matt L)
207-837-1600 (Matt T)