- How long has Surelock Homes, Inc. been performing inspections?
Since 1988
- Is Surelock Homes, Inc. Inspector certified by the American
Society Of Home Inspectors (ASHI)?
Yes, Member #005443
- Is Surelock Homes, Inc. Inspector licensed with the state
of North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board?
Yes, NC license #112
- What type of reporting format does Surelock Homes, Inc. provide?
The report is a narrative style that offers more information,
suggestions and recommendations than a typical on site checklist
style report.
- Does Surelock Homes, Inc. provide additional home maintenence
and safety brochures with the inspection reports?
Yes
- How many inspections does Surelock Homes, Inc. do each day?
Only one inspection is scheduled in a day. The morning is
devoted to gathering information about the home at the inspection.
The balance of the afternoon is used to write the report. Only
on a rare occasion will a second inspection be scheduled on an
urgent basis...and then it is understood that the second report
will be written when the primary report has been completed.
- How long does an average home inspection take to do?
An average 2,000 square foot home will take 3 - 4 hours depending
upon the level of maintenance that home has experienced over the
years.
- How much does an average home inspection cost?
An average home inspection starts from $415.00 for a home built after 1970 and less than 2,000 total square feet (heated + unheated). As the size of the home increases, the cost of the inspection will also increase slightly. Age and location of the homes can also affect the cost of the inspection. Please feel free to call Surelock Homes, Inc. with additional questions and a cost estimate.
- Am I invited to attend the inspection?
You are encouraged to attend the inspection. This will afford
the inspector an opportunity to point out and explain items that
will be in the inspection report. This will also help you to learn
about the different components of the home and how to maintain
them.
- How long does it take it to receive the inspection report?
The report is mailed the following day, in most cases, by
"Priority Mail". Certainly, the report can be e-mailed
or faxed preliminarily while awaiting the formal report. Copies
of the report will be e-mailed or faxed to third parties i.e.
Buyers Agents, Realtors etc. only by prior written consent of
the client.
- What do ASHI home inspectors inspect?
ASHI inspectors observe the homes components and systems, which
include: the homes structural components, exteriors, roofing,
plumbing system, electrical system, heating system, central air
conditioning system, interior components and insulation and ventilation
systems and built in kitchen appliances. When the number of components
that comprise each area of the home that the ASHI inspector is
trained to observe, the number of observations within a complete
home inspection may range into the thousands. Of course only observations
that are note worthy are documented by the inspector.
- Do ASHI inspectors address environmental
concerns?
Some ASHI inspectors offer additional inspection services in addition
to the home inspection for additional fees. Some of these services
may include: well water testing, septic system evaluations, radon
testing, lead testing and asbestos testing. These extra services
are beyond the scope of a normal home inspection.
- Should I use the inspector recommended by
my Realtor?
Some Realtors offer a list of reputable ASHI inspectors because
of their professionalism and training. This helps to insure that
their clients have found a sound home. Some Realtors will offer
referrals to home inspectors that perform minimal inspections.
This way there are fewer negotiating problems that may stand in
the way of a quick sale. Realtor referrals are important, however
the decision on which inspector to hire should be solely your
decision. So interview your inspectors well and choose wisely.
- Is cheaper better?
The old adage "you get what you pay for" is applicable to home
inspectors too. If an inspector is cheaper than most, the time
spent with you on the inspection and the quality of the written
report you receive may be inferior. The cost of the inspection
is usually commensurate with the ASHI inspector's experience,
training and reputation. A well written report will usually pay
for itself.
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(919) 967-5266 or
(877) 967-3455 toll free
Surelock Homes Inc.
409 Yorktown Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516
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