- Q. Do I really need a home inspection? My house is practically new.
- A. Every home should be inspected. Your home is likely to be your largest
investment. For the small price of an inspection, you'll have peace of mind
knowing that there are no hidden problems. There is no perfect house - even
new houses have problems.
- Q. What kind of well do I have? Should I test my water?
- A. If you can see a pump inside your home, you're likely to have a dug well.
If there is no pump but a large blue or tan tank, you probably have a drilled
well. Outside a house with a dug well there will be a large concrete cylinder
with a cap. The house with a drilled well will have a metal pipe with a cap
instead. All water should be tested except a new home with city water - old houses
may contain lead in city water due to old piping.
- Q. My house is old. Should I have to worry about testing my radon level?
- A. For the price of a radon test, you should have it inspected. Even older
homes that have been recently sealed can contain radon. The more energy efficient
the home, the more likely radon will be present. For more
information about radon, visit our radon page.
- Q. How long will the inspection take? Should I be there?
- A. The average inspection lasts about two hours. Homeowners should be there
to better understand the systems working in their house, and to be aware of any
problems found during the inspection.
- Q. What is a pre-inspection, and how can I benefit from having one?
- A. A pre-inspection is a walkthrough with the inspector in your own home. No
report is written, and the inpsection price is reduced. By fixing some of the
problems found, you can greatly shorten
the list of findings from the buyer's inspection, helping you sell your house at
a higher price. From a safety standpoint, think of it as a physical or a checkup.
- Q. What does an inspection report look like?
- A. To see an example of an inspection report, click
here. You will need adobe reader to see the file.
- Q. Does Harvest Inspection Services, LLC inspect homes outside of New
Hampshire?
- A. Unfortunately, HIS is only insured to inspect houses in NH.
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