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JD Home Inspections - Home Inspection Types
Home Inspection Options
I do not believe that one type of inspection meets the needs of every person seeking a home inspection. For example, a seller typically has an entirely different set of needs than a buyer, as does as investor who’s planning on gutting and renovating a home. Therefore, I offer different inspections to meet those differing needs, all at different prices, and all providing different information. Anyone needing a property inspection in the Cape Coral and Ft. Myers area can find something that meets their needs at a price they can afford. Simply pick the inspection that’s right for you and contact me for more information or to schedule an appointment. If you’re buying investment properties or properties with severe deferred maintenance, contact me. As a former Realtor and property investor, I have some specialized inspections that can help you save money.
If you already have had an inspection, check your email to determine which type of inspection I did for you at your request or that of your Realtor. My most popular inspections are discussed below, as well as their starting prices; note that they are “starting prices” and are dependent upon several factors, most commonly the type of property (condo, house, etc.), size of property in square feet, and zip code.
STANDARD
This is my most popular inspection. It is suitable and recommended for all types of properties, although my BASIC inspection is a better value for investors or anyone who will be doing a complete renovation. My STANDARD inspection is my “above and beyond” inspection. It includes (1) recall and safety concern research on appliances and equipment,
(2) damage and “minor” defects (note that cosmetic damage and “minor” defects are determined solely by me and might differ from your opinion or from the opinions of third parties), (3) common information about your home and, (4) common maintenance and safety tips.
If you have any questions, simply contact me to discuss them.
PREMIUM
This is my second most popular home inspection. It includes my STANDARD inspection and a free re‑inspection of the seller’s repairs to make sure they were done and/or done properly, attendance with you at your final walk-through, a 30-day personal follow-up, and a six-month BASIC inspection to make sure things are still working as intended.
This inspection is best for Clients who might be unable to attend the home inspection itself or the final walk-through, Clients who might be involved in a rent-back situation with the seller or the seller’s tenants, or Clients who will have tenants in the property.
If you have any questions, simply contact me to discuss them.
BASIC
This is my third most popular inspection and most closely resembles the inspections done by my major competition. It includes only major defects. It does not include (1) recall and safety concern research on appliances and equipment, (2) cosmetic damage and “minor” defects (note that cosmetic damage and “minor” defects are determined solely by inspector and may differ from your opinion or from the opinions of third parties), or (3) my free appliance package offer.
For example, typical complaints I receive concerning this type of inspection is not noting doorknob holes in walls; loose hardware on doors, cabinets, and drawers; and small holes or minor damage to screen doors and windows. In the overall scheme of things, those common problems are not difficult or expensive to resolve. However, if you want me to document as many of those as possible, you want at least my STANDARD inspection. Keep in mind that one damaged screen window might be okay, but what if there are 15 damaged screen windows? Now that minor cost for repairing one screen is multiplied by a factor of however many screen windows are involved. What about the pool screens?
The BASIC inspection is best for Clients needing just the basic, major defects, either because they are an investor and will be gutting and renovating the house, or because they are a general handyman or other person familiar with the ins and outs of real estate. This home inspection is not recommended for first-time home buyers, Realtors completing their first home inspection experience, or anyone purchasing a newly constructed or recently renovated home.
In having a BASIC inspection, it is very important that you read through your email report to get a full and complete understanding of the condition of the house at the time of the inspection, as well as what I did and did not do, or could and could not do, at the time of the inspection. If you have any questions about anything, contact me BEFORE your home inspection time contingency period expires, but certainly BEFORE CLOSE OF ESCROW.
CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES
Although I offer many different choices for my Clients, it is important that you choose wisely. I could easily offer only one inspection type like 95% of home inspectors throughout the nation do. I offer choices and make a lot of money doing it. However, I’m here to help you meet your needs and goals in buying property, for whatever reason you are buying it. I believe that if I can help people, the money will follow; it always does. So if you have any questions about which inspection type is the right one for you, contact me.
I am a member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI), a national trade association with about 10,000 members. Since I don’t know it all, if I have any questions, I can go to the NACHI message board, post a question, and have dozens of answers within hours. In comparison, the second largest national trade association only has about 3,600 members
