Frequently Asked Questions about Home Inspections

The following is a small sampling of some of the most common questions we get asked about home inspections in San Antonio. We’ve compiled this list to help provide home buyers and home owners a quick reference on items pertaining to the home inspection process and what it entails. While many of the topics covered in this FAQ apply to how home inspections are performed throughout the country, some items do pertain specifically to home inspectors in San Antonio and the State of Texas, as we are regulated directly by the Texas Real Estate Commission and their Standards of Practice.

 

When Should I Schedule the Home Inspection?

Call us as soon as you go under contract. Ideally, you will have your home inspector lined-out so that as soon as you come under contract on your home, your inspector can be there the at nearest availability. Option periods are typically 7-10 days, but its not uncommon for 5 or even 3 day option periods depending on circumstances.

Do I Need to Sign Anything?

As soon as you book your inspection, we’ll email you a copy of our pre-inspection agreement. This agreement can be digitally signed and sent back to us. The inspection agreement must be reviewed and signed as soon as possible. Inspector will not leave for the inspection site if the inspection agreement has not been signed. We reserve the right to give your inspection timeslot to someone else if you do not sign your inspection agreement in a timely manner.

How Do I Pay? When Do I Pay?

In person, you may pay with cash, check, credit or debit card. If you can’t be present for the inspection, let us know and we’ll send you an invoice that you can pay via credit or debit card online. At time of writing, we allow clients that are meeting us at the inspection site to pay in person on the day of the inspection. Payment is due no later than the day of the inspection. Inspection reports will not be emailed and the inspector will not talk about the inspection until payment is rendered.

Do I Need to be Present For The Home Inspection?

Not at all. As long as your inspector has access to the areas that need to be inspected, either by Supra-Ekey, combination lockbox, or occupant granting access, you don’t need to be there. We do recommend you attend the end of the inspection to review the inspector’s findings when possible.

How Long Does The Typical House Inspection Take?

Typically about 3 hours for a home that is 2000 square feet and less than 20 years old. Factors such as size, age, overall condition, and additional services performed can dramatically increase this time.

When Do I Get The Inspection Report?

You’ll receive the inspection report before 9 a.m. the following morning in most instances. You are always free to contact your inspector if you would like a brief rundown of our findings before recieving the report.

 

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