What's Included

What to know about the home inspection

We know that buying and selling a home has many ups and downs. Home inspections offer buyers and sellers an opportunity for the thorough review from an unbiased professional home inspector an understanding on the condition of a home.

Home inspections provide buyers/sellers the confidence that you are aware of any issues before closing on your new home as well as any issues on the property. These home inspections can save you thousands of dollars (or more) in repairs, or possibly much more by unknowingly purchasing a money pit.

What’s included in your home inspection?

During your home inspections, inspectors provide an in-depth look at the property. We want to uncover any unforeseen issue along with the obvious concerns. The home inspection provides visual assessments of a house’s physical structure and mechanical systems. This includes an evaluation of the roof, ceilings, walls, floors, windows and doors.

Home inspectors also check that your major appliances are functional, analyze the heating and air-conditioning system, inspect the plumbing and electrical systems along with other options such as radon testing and scoping the sewer.

Major home inspection inclusions

• Structural elements
• Safety
• Grounds
• Roof
• Exterior surfaces
• Attic
• Interior plumbing
• Electrical system
• Appliances
• Heating and cooling systems
• Basement
• Garage
• Insulation and ventilation

When should I get a home inspection?

Home inspections typically occurs once the seller has accepted an offer but before closing on the house. You’ll need a minimum of 10 days to have an inspection done. If it’s a new house, a builder may need up to a month or more. If the homeowner needs repair time, you can do it earlier.  But give yourself time to evaluate the report before closing on the home.

Who hires the home inspector?

You should always hire a home inspector. Although home sellers may have a pre-sale inspection done, it’s critical to have your purchase inspected. It’s important to have a third-party do a full and thorough inspection so you don’t encounter any surprises.

A home inspection will help you understand the current condition of the home, and may help reveal issues that require additional negotiations with the seller. Envision Home Inspections is a locally owned and operated, full-time inspection company serving the Rocky Mountains. We have the knowledge and experience to provide high-quality inspection reports.

When it’s time to buy a home, you need to be able to turn to an experienced inspection company you can trust. You can be assured that your home inspection report will give you an in-depth look at your new property.