A Breakdown of Your Home Inspection Report

April 4, 2022

Guardian Angel Inspections is your trusted source for comprehensive home inspections. We offer a wide range of inspection services to make sure your property is safe. What’s more, we can also assist you in your decision to purchase a house or other property.

We want you to be well-informed on all matters of inspection services. Today, we’re breaking down the data that’s presented in a home inspection report. This report is an essential component of home inspection services and provides key information as it relates to your property.

If you require our services after reading this article, we invite you to contact us to arrange a consultation. At Guardian Angel Inspections, we are ready to assist you with all of your home inspection needs.

The Home Inspection and Report

 Before you buy a home, you’ll want to make sure that you’re getting a good deal. That means doing your research and understanding exactly what you’re getting into.

If you’re looking to buy a home, you should have a home inspection performed on the property that you’re interested in. A home inspection will help you to get a better understanding of what you’re getting into and whether or not the home is worth buying. 

A home inspection is a process in which a home inspector will go over every part of the home that you’ll be living in. They’ll look at the structure, the foundation, the heating and cooling systems, the plumbing and electricity, and everything else within the home. 

Their job is to report back to you on what they find and give you a breakdown of what each part of the house is made of, how old it is, and whether or not it’s in working order.

What Is a Home Inspection Report?

 The report contains vital data regarding the health of the house. For example, if the inspector finds that the home’s heating and cooling system is over 15 years old and it’s not working well, they will report this to you. 

They would recommend replacing it. You’ll have a better understanding of what your decision could be. If you want to buy the house but know that it needs work, you might negotiate with the seller for a lower price or ask for some of the repairs to be done before purchasing.

What Goes Into a Home Inspection Report?

A home inspection report is a report that will tell you about the condition of a home. It’s an evaluation that can give you information about structural integrity, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, and more.

When getting a home inspection performed on a property before buying it, this is what you’ll get back in your report. The following is a list of important items that will go into your home inspection report:

  • The age of the roof
  • The age of the HVAC system
  • The age and type of appliances within the home
  • The interior/exterior paint status
  • The electrical status 
  • And more

How a Home Inspection Report can Benefit You as a Buyer

A home inspection report can help you to better understand the house that you’re looking to buy. It will look at the structure and foundation and give you a rundown on how old everything is. A home inspection report will also let you know what needs to be fixed or replaced, like pipes, electrical components, and more.

You should take this report seriously as a buyer because it will tell you whether or not the property is worth buying. If there are major issues with the home, you may want to reconsider purchasing it. On the other hand, if everything seems to be in working order, then it’s worth moving forward with your purchase.

How to Read a Home Inspection Report 

The home inspection report is a document that will provide you with all of the information that you want to know about the home. It’s broken down into sections, each detailing what the inspector thinks about one aspect of the home. 

The first section will provide you with information about the exterior of the home, for example, whether or not there are any cracks in the foundations or other problems on the outside. The next section will show in detail what’s happening on the inside of your new home, such as how old and working conditions are for every part of it.

Moreover, the report contains codes that the inspector uses to identify parts of the property. These codes signify what was inspected, what wasn’t, and more. For example:

  • NI: Not inspected
  • R: General repair
  • S: Safety concern
  • NP: Not present
  • I: Inspected
  • D: Defect 

Call Guardian Angel Inspections Today

Guardian Angel Inspections has proudly served residents of Palm Beach County for many years. If you have questions about a home inspection report or would like to arrange a home inspection, please contact us today at (561) 512-7854 .

The information in this blog post is for reference only and not legal advice. As such, you should not decide whether to contact a lawyer based on the information in this blog post. Moreover, there is no lawyer-client relationship resulting from this blog post, nor should any such relationship be implied. If you need legal counsel, please consult a lawyer licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.

Disclaimer: The information on this website and blog is for general informational purposes only and is not professional advice. We make no guarantees of accuracy or completeness. We disclaim all liability for errors, omissions, or reliance on this content. Always consult a qualified professional for specific guidance.

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