Unless your inspector is a retired contractor or carpenter, you're wasting your money.
My dog could pass the test to become an inspector.
In the US, each state has requirements for home day care - register with your state and find out whats required
The specific items a home inspection company looks for and how they inspect them may vary but a good example and checklist of things that will be looked for can be found via the related link attached to this answer. The checklist is items checked for by Building and Pest Reports Queensland when they do their building inspections.
Home business is legal provided you have necessary trade licence from the municipal corporations where your residence/home is located.In some cases, environmental clearances are required from the appropriate authority.
No, it's not required, but it's really, really important unless you have the funds in the bank for someone to sue you if they fall or if someone leaves an unattended candle lit. Renters insurance carried by just the renter will only cover the renter's belongings, it will not cover your home.
Certain forms of business insurance are mandatory and required by law. One example is worker's compensation insurance which must be carried by all businesses in all states. Other forms such as disability insurance are not required in all states so it varies by what state you live in. Most other forms of business insurance are not mandatory but are highly recommended.
No; Home inspectors are not required to inspect spas or pools. Many offer this service as an addition to the home inspection and may charge extra.
Michigan Builders Licenses are required for certified home inspectors
Home inspectors can certainly inspect your pool and/or your spa and typically this type of inspection is done along with a standard home inspection. What is important to note is that most pool and/or spot inspections are typically done under a separate agreement than the one you signed for your home inspection. The pool and spa inspection agreement will have clauses and information specific to that particular system and the inspectors responsibilities will be clearly outlined in that document.
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Yes, home inspectors give the new homeowners warranties. You can go to www.hwahomewarranty.com/inspectors/ or www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/buying/buyhm.cfm It depends on the company. Some home inspectors just inspect the house for problems. Some offer warranties if a problem happens within a specified time frame following the inspection. They are basically guaranteeing the home is sound.
It really deoends on the size of your home. Most home inspectors cost about $150- $300 to come out and inspect your home for you. Keep in mind most home insurance will pay for this.
States with licensed home inspectors will have a Standards of Practice document approved by the regulatory authority. For example; Massachusetts 266 CMR, New Hampshire HOME 600, Connecticut 20-491. etc... States without licensed home inspectors, the home inspector may be a member of a Professional Organization like InterNACHI or ASHI. These professional organizations also have a Standards of Practice. There are differences from State to State and between professional organizations. There is not a one size fits all answer now that licensing is required.
Any licensed home inspector should be able to inspect new construction. Contact your state's building commission to locate licensed inspectors.
With a court order I suppose, yes.
Doorbells are not a required component in the home inspection process but most home inspectors will take a look at something if you ask them to.
health inspectors go to othe places to help inspect
Home inspectors are also affected by this economy. With harsh economic times, very few people are developing homes and this makes it hard for home inspectors to get any work.