The
Home Inspection: What's Involved
A
Home Inspection is an inspection and analysis of the building
and its mechanics. We inspect the house looking for common
and/or costly defects, as well as numerous less common
problems. Our job is to make sure our clients know exactly
what is wrong with the house and what can be expected.
Knowing the true condition of the house you're intending
to buy not only educates you, it lets you to take the
guesswork out of buying a house. When you're buying your
next home, don't be surprised... be sure!
Why
A Home Inspection?
•
Home Buyers - To know what you're are buying
• Home Sellers - To make your house more
marketable
• Home Owners - To find out what might
be wrong with your home before costly remodeling
begins
• Banks - To know the true condition of
a foreclosed house
• Mortgage Companies - Most are making
home inspection mandatory
Are
Home Inspectors Licensed in New York?
Yes!
As of December 31, 2005, all home inspectors performing
inspection in New York State must be licensed. Fritz Gunther
is one of the first Home Inspectors in New York to receive
his license due to his extensive experience in the field.
New York State Home Inspection License
New York State Department of State
Standards of Practice / Code of Ethics
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
Standards of Practice / Code of Ethics
How
Quickly Can I Schedule An Appointment?
After scheduling on-line or calling our office at (585)
349-3900, most appointments are scheduled within 24 hours.
At the completion of the Home Inspection, the typed report
is explained and given to you for your records. At Gunther
Home Inspections, we understand that once the purchase
offer has been accepted, the buyer may have only a few days
in order to get a professional Home Inspection. We are
able to accommodate you quickly and thoroughly enabling
you to have as much time as possible to make your decision.
How Long Does A Home Inspection Take?
The
length of our thorough Inspections depends on several
variables.
On
average, most of our complete Home Inspections take approximately
1 ½ hours to complete. If you have many questions, regarding
possible future remodeling projects, repair cost analysis,
etc., our Inspectors are more than willing to accommodate
you and give you as much time as you need.
When
Do I Get The Inspection Report?
At
Gunther Home Inspections we use the latest state-of-the-art
equipment when performing our inspections. As information
is collected during the inspection, it is recorded in
a handheld computer and printed completely on-site.
At the completion of the inspection you will have a
complete comprehensive typed report with detailed explanations
of the houses components including a summary containing
items of concern.
What
Does A Home Inspection Cover?
| Foundation |
Heating |
| Structure |
Cooling |
| Roof |
Plumbing |
| Grounds |
Electrical |
| Exterior |
Kitchen |
| Interior |
Bathrooms |
| Rain
Gutters |
Built-in
Appliances |
| Chimneys
/ Fireplaces |
Exterior
Grading |
| Insulation
& Ventilation |
Attic
/ Basement |
SAMPLE OF AN INSPECTION REPORT
ALL
REPORTS ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH NY STATE and the AMERICAN SOCIETY of
HOME INSPECTORS (ASHI) STANDARDS of PRACTICE and CODE
of ETHICS
Click
Here to view our RATES
Inspection
Contract / Agreement
The following is a link to our Inspection Contract which
is required to be signed by both the inspector and the
client at the time of the inspection. Please review the
contract and contact us if you have any questions.
2011
INSPECTION CONTRACT
The
Following Inspections Are Also Available
(At An Additional
Cost)
Our
Areas Of Expertise...
| Structure |
Foundations |
| Heating
System |
Air-conditioning
Systems |
| Electrical
Service |
Aluminum
Wiring |
|
Hot Water Heaters |
Plumbing |
|
Termites & Wood Destroying Insects |
Water
in the Basement |
| Rotted
Wood |
Roof Leaders and Gutters |
|
Siding |
Trim |
| Windows
and Doors |
Built-in
Appliances |
|
Environmental Concerns |
Life
Safety |
|
Inside & Outside of the Building |
|
Also
Available...
| Written
Cost Estimates |
Building
Codes |
| New
Construction Consultations |
Chimneys
& Fireplaces |
| Swimming
Pools |
Septic Tanks & More! |
Environmental
Concerns...
...
