(Q) Why Should I Choose Quest Property Inspections?
(A) You can confidently choose Quest Property Inspections in your home-buying investment. With our seasoned expertise, commitment to quality, and local insight in Corona, CA, Riverside, CA, and the surrounding areas, you can trust us to deliver meticulous inspections, transparent reports, and unparalleled service. We help you make informed decisions and ensure your future home is safe and sound. Your Trust is our Priority.
(Q) How Long Will The Inspection Take?
(A) The purchase of a new home is one of the largest investments a family can make. Getting a new home inspection allows the buyer to receive an unbiased, professional opinion to help determine the current condition of the house. An inspection will help foresee any immediate conditions that need to be addressed and touch on areas that could become a problem in the future. This helps save money both immediately and in the future while also helping greatly with any settlement negotiations.
(Q) When My Bank Is Having The House Appraised, Should I Still Have The Home Inspected?
(A) Absolutely! The bank’s appraisal is an independent evaluation of the property’s current market value. The appraiser works for the bank while we work for you, helping you save time and money with a realistic, unbiased inspection of your property’s current condition.
(Q) Does A Brand New House Need An Inspection?
(A) Most Definitely! Most builders try to provide a high-quality house, but they have to balance that with staying competitive. For builders, it often comes down to ‘survival of the cheapest’. Much work is done by sub-contractors. A construction boom in recent years has caused a shortage of skilled labor. Coordinating schedules between different trades is a juggling act. New products are constantly being introduced into the market, adding even more confusion
Municipal inspectors try to do a good job, but they’re vastly overworked, often looking at dozens of houses each day. A thorough home inspection takes hours, not minutes. Municipal inspectors simply don’t have the manpower to find all the construction defects.
(Q) How Much Does A Home Inspection Cost?
(A) The inspection price is determined by the size and age of the house and any other buildings. The price of any other additional testing that you want to be performed at the time of the inspection will be added to the price of the inspection. Call us for a price so we can go over what you’ll receive. (If you’re a home buyer, it will be helpful to have a copy of the listings available when you call.)
(Q) How Do I Prepare For The Inspection?
(A) Preparing for the inspection is easy. Be ready to follow us around the home. You may want to bring a notepad and pen to take notes. All deficiencies are listed on our reports, but there are some maintenance items (i.e., when to change a furnace filter) and possibly cosmetic items that will not be on the inspection report.
(Q) When Will The Report Be Ready?
(A) All reports are emailed by the morning following the inspection. All of our inspection reports are computerized with digital photos. When you review the inspection report, we want you to fully understand the home, so let us know if you have questions.
(Q) Are There Limitations To The Inspection?
(A) Yes, we can’t see through walls or predict the future! The home inspection is not a warranty. Remember that a home inspection only lasts a few hours, and it’s not technically exhaustive. It’s also not an appraisal or a check for compliance with building codes, nor is it an evaluation of any biological or environmental hazards.