4 Reasons Why You Absolutely Need A Home Inspection

There are many necessary costs that come with buying a home. Realtor and lawyers fees can take a lot out of you and you might be tempted to look for ways to save money. One of those potential ways is to skip your home inspection.

But 90% of U.S. homeowners say that a home inspection isn’t a luxury, but a necessity. And we agree. Here are four reasons why you need a home inspection before you officially buy your house.

1. Home inspection services keep you safe. Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. Without a home inspector, you can’t tell if your potential home has high radon levels. A home inspection detects safety issues like radon, carbon monoxide, mold, infestations, and other hazards that give you the option to cancel your offer to buy the house.
2. Home inspections can reveal illegal additions. A house with illegal additions that weren’t permitted impacts the property’s insurance, taxes, usability, and value. You could be buying a piece of property that doesn’t legally exist.
3. Home inspections protect your investment. You’re investing in a house not only because you’re ready to settle down in the neighborhood but also because that house will build equity over time. A home inspection determines whether or not you really will be making any money on the house or if you’ll be losing it to major repairs like mold removal and plumbing replacements.
4. You get an accurate estimate of future costs. Part of being a homeowner means making repairs on areas of the house when needed. Home inspection services can determine how old your furnace is, how old your roof is, what the quality of the property is, and more. These factors inform your choice of home insurance coverage and warranties.

Where can I find home inspection services near me?

The average home inspection takes between two to four hours to conduct. In that time, a building inspector can save you thousands of dollars by finding issues that you might not have been able to find until after you bought the house.

The home inspection services of Divinity Inspection Services can give you the peace of mind you need whether you’re buying a house or investing in commercial property. To learn more about our new-construction inspection and commercial property inspection services, contact Divinity Inspection Services today.