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What a home inspection is and is not.
So you are buying a new home. As a home buyer, you will benefit from knowing the value, and also the limitations, of a home inspection. This Information is to inform you of the scope and limitations of a home inspection. This will help you understand and know what to expect and know what will not be inspected during the inspection process.

Our home inspections are performed by Certified inspectors. The state of Colorado does not have any regulations or requirements for home inspectors. Therefore, we chose to seek out our Certification from the InterNational Association of Certified Home Inspectors, (InterNACHI). InterNACHI requires and provides Certification for all their members along with a strict Standards Of Practice (SOP) that must be followed. These SOP's are available upon request. Further more each inspector is required to pass each year a Certification exam and have a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education credits each year.

Home inspectors are required to follow the InterNACHI  SOP guidelines. Individual inspectors may choose to go beyond the minimum requirements at their own discretion. It is important to remember that all home inspections are limited to what is visible and readily accessible. This mean the inspector can not move appliances, furnature, carpet or clean out cabinets or closets, etc. The inspector and yourself are invited guest in a home. Do not expect the inspector to do anything that you wouldn't do when you are invited to a friend or relative's house. You treat their house with great respect, as does the inspector.

HomeFront Inspection, LLC will check condition and operational condition of the following in most cases.

Roof Foundation
Exterior Grading
Drainage Electrical System
Plumbing System Heating and Air conditioner
Interior (ceiling, walls and floors) Built-in Kitchen Appliances
Structural Attic and Insulation
Fireplace & Chimneys Smoke Detectors
Crawlspace Basement
Structural Windows
Carbon Monoxide Levels Gas leaks

Optional services that are provided for an additional fee  include:

Thermal Imaging Radon Level Test
Mold Survey Extra Buildings
Asbestos Test Lead Base Paint Test
Sewer Inspection  

HomeFront Inspection will perform a visual inspection on the condition of these components. If any component is not visible it can not be thoroughly inspected. An explanation as to why it could not be inspected will be in the report. Sometimes conditions prevent the inspection of roofs and exterior grading and foundations because the roofs are too high and/or can not be safely accessible. Snow cover and vegetation may prevent the inspection of the exterior foundation and grading. 

It is important that you know that we have your best interest in mind at every inspection. We try to inspect and report accurately. However, many items in a house are like a light bulb. It works one minute and it doesn't the other. A home inspection is like a snap shot in time. We report the condition of the house as it is at that time. We can not predict the future but do our best to alert you to components that we feel may need replaced or repair soon.

A home inspector is similar to your family doctor. If during an examination the doctor discovers something abnormal, the doctor will then advise you to see a specialist. Home inspectors do the same. Lets say the furnace doesn't appear to function properly, the inspector will recommend you have the furnace checked by a licensed HVAC professional.

Some components are not usually included in a home inspection. Item that are not considered part of the structure or mechanical systems of the home or components that require a specialist. Also, you should not expect the inspector to report on cosmetic conditions that are obvious such as mismatched paint, floor coverings, decorative trim, cupboard doors that are not hung evenly. Why pay the inspector for what you can see or already know about?

Some components that are not  included are:

Clothes washer & dryer Humidifiers
Phone & cable lines Security System
Sprinklers Fences
Wells and Septic System Window Air Conditioner
Water Softener or Filters Systems that are not accessible
Solar Systems Sewer Lines
Radon Mold
Thermal Imaging Testing for toxic materials
Jet tubs, saunas & pools Water features
Inspect behind or under insulation Outdoor accent lighting

This list may seem big but remember we inspect far more than what we don't inspect. 

Remember We are On Your Side and always have your best interest in mind. 

Now that you know what to expect from your home inspection here are some other details about what you get from HomeFront Inspection.

bulletYou are encouraged to attend the inspection. This is your time to find out what you are actually buying. This way we can show and explain the defect at the time.

 

bulletYou will receive a computer generated report the day of the inspection. The report is sent to you via email which is confidentially displayed on the web. Only you and the realtor will have access to the report. You will be able to save and send the report to any third party you chose.

 

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