SpyGlass Inspection Services, LLC

What Really Matters

When buying a home the process can be overwhelming. A home inspection will give you peace of mind. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports and what the inspector himself has to say during the inspection. All this combined with the seller's disclosure and what you notice yourself makes the experience even more stress related. What should you do?

Relax. Most of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations, life expectancies and minor imperfections. These are nice to know about. However, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories:

1. Major defects, (An example of this would be a structural failure.)
2. Items that could result in major defects, (A small roof or foundation leak.)
3. Things that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy or acquire insurance for the home.
4. Safety hazards, (Such as exposed wiring or a major plumbing leak).

You are advised to seek (2) professional opinions and acquire estimates of repair as to any defects, improvements, comments or recommendations mentioned in the inspection report. We recommend that the professional making any repairs inspect the property further in order to discover and repair any related problems that may have not been able to be identified during the inspection.