How to Choose A Hamilton Home Inspector

When it comes down to it, picking which Hamilton home inspector to hire can be a difficult decision. There are quite a few of us around, and we all have our own experience and advantages. When deciding, take these two key items into account:

#1 – Written Reports

This is a big deal. If your Hamilton home inspector doesn’t provide formal, written reports then you have no real idea what you need to take action on. A few quick comments handwritten on a notepad with stock responses isn’t enough.

A written home inspection report should encompass three basic areas:

Overview - A detailed picture of the house on the day of the inspection, itemizing all the major components and their condition.
Maintenance Items - A listing of items in need of normal maintenance or attention. This list will allow you to be pro-active in your approach to home maintenance, and hopefully, minimize your risk of being blind-sided by an unexpected expense you could have been saving for, if you had known about it.
Major Repair Items - This is any home defect with the potential to present a significant expense to you, in the near term. These items should be clearly identified.

#2 – Home Inspector Credentials

Home inspectors aren’t required by law to be certified by any industry body, mostly because there isn’t one universal certifying authority. Having a certification through a body like InterNACHI is something to look for. Also, keep an eye to your Hamilton home inspector’s experience. Since there is no real barrier to entry, this is a profession a lot of fly-by-nighters get into. Make sure you know who you’re hiring.