The Best Time To Get A Home Inspection

This may come as a surprise, but there are times that are better to get a home inspection. And it may not be what you think. In most cases, when you schedule a home inspection you are at the mercy of available days and times. Especially if you are:

1. Aiming for a specific closing date
2. Trying to close very quickly
3. Have a small window of time to conduct the home inspection

However, it is those homebuyers who have the patience and time that will truly benefit.

Summer rains are the best

In Tampa summer is for raining because it rains almost every single day. But, believe it or not, during the rain can be the most beneficial. There are things that happen only when it rains, and as a result, you can’t see it otherwise. For example, flooding. Maybe the driveway floods, or water gets into the garage, or puddles in the backyard. Identifying these, and other potential flooding issue, are only possible when water is around.

Granted, we cannot conduct a thorough inspection during a hefty storm. If lightening is present that prevents us from getting on the roof, which is certainly dangerous during a lightning storm. So keep in mind, if its possible for you to schedule your inspection on a day that is called to rain (which is almost every day) then you could really benefit.

Do a drive by at night

Before you close on any house you should always do a drive by in the evening. This gives you the opportunity to check lights, see the area in another “light”, and get a different perspective on the home. If you can also drive by during the rain that could be great for you too. Sometimes its not the house that floods, but the roads around the house. The last thing you want to worry about is a road that keeps a lot of water and you have to drive through it every time.

Don’t forget to call us for your home inspection needs. You want a reliable and thorough home inspector on your side.