What Most Inspection Companies Don't Want You To Know
How to ensure you won't regret your inspection decision next year at this time
If you are considering hiring a property inspector-whether you are buying a property or trying to resolve issues with one you already own-then I would like to show you what you need to know to make sure you get an inspection from someone who really knows what he is doing, who has all the tools to complete the job, and who is really working for you. A truly professional inspector will save you from most inspection woes and will ultimately cost you far less money than you would spend paying the fee from an inspector who competes by offering cheap prices for inferior services.
My name is Norm Clark; I am the owner of Norm Clark Property Inspections Inc. We are one of the oldest inspections companies in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. We offer something unique to this industry in that we provide a level of service that eliminates many of the problems people traditionally face when buying homes.
Most inspection buyers would be willing to pay for a top-notch inspection if they knew about these important and relevant quality issues:
Five Major Issues with Most Inspectors..Even "Honest" Ones
- Most inspectors work for the realtor. Only 4 inspectors of the approximately 175 in Kansas City Metro are willing to sign a pledge to work only for their client and join the Independent Home Inspectors National Association. A few dishonest ones offer kickbacks to realtors for referrals.
- Most inspectors are minimalists. They don't want to muddy the real estate waters with too much information. They do not offer investigative services such as Level II chimney inspections or infrared studies of potential moisture problems. Most of them do not get on the roof. Most will not remove the face plate on the furnace to look at the chambers. Most lack the skills to check air conditioning in cold weather conditions.
- Most inspectors invest in and use very few of the specialty tools which are available to do the job right.
- Most inspectors have only minimal certifications. Many of them took an 'Internet' test from a diploma mill organization to get what certification they do have
- Most inspectors are uninsured. No E&O, no liability, no bond.
Ask for a standard quote first. Compare it against these standards.
If it doesn't stack up, shouldn't that tell you something about that inspector?
Whose fault is it when you end up with a crummy inspection? It's the inspector's fault. Every single inspection company has the ability to get the advanced education I have. Every single inspection company could invest in top of the line inspection tools like ultrasound, infrared cameras, and chimney cameras like I use. But they haven't for the past 27 years and they won't now. Call for your free estimate if you are in need of an inspection, an energy audit, or infrared study of moisture problems. If you are just thinking about it, call for our FREE "Inspection Buyer's Guide" to help you compare your options in more detail.
Sincerely,
Norm Clark
PS. If you call for the FREE guide, ask us about my results in the ASHI satisfaction survey completed in 2005. Ask for Carolyn at 913-780-4677 or 800-226-2203
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