Questions to Ask

Use these questions as a guide for choosing your home inspector.

• Does the inspector subscribe to any national standards?
• Does the inspector carry Errors and Omissions insurance?
• What items are routinely included in the inspection?
• How does the inspector examine these items?
• What type of report will I receive?
• What are the inspector's ratings and what do they mean?
• What is the cost of the inspection?
• How much time will it take the inspector to complete the inspection?
• Can I be present during the inspection?