In most cases you never meet the Inspector until the time of the inspection. Most Homeowners wish they could simply go to the “Inspector Vending Machine”. insert their investment and try out the inspector that best suites their taste. However, we know this is impossible; this is how we make it easy and Stress-free for you.

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Services

*Area of Service

Rockwood, Morriston,Marden, Ariss, Elmira, St.Jacobs, Elora, Hespeler, Salem, Conestogo, Maryhill Freelton, Kitchener- Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Wellington County,Woolwich, Puslinch, etc.

Closer Look Home Inspections is proud to provide our clients with a wide range of home inspection services with competitive fees and superior service. We also conduct rural and farm inspections.

We offer the following home inspection services:

• Pre-Purchase & Pre-Offer Home Inspections
• Pre- Listing Inspections
• New Construction Phase Inspections
• End of Warranty Inspections
• Consulting

Pre-purchase & pre-offer home inspections are for people that are purchasing a home, and is the most common types of inspections that we offer. The acquisition of a new home can be stressful. It can involve high levels of anxiety and often, there are severe time constraints placed on the transaction and on the decision-making process. A professional Home Inspection serves to remove some of the unknowns from the process and greatly increases the chances of a successful and satisfying purchase. How can you know you are making the right decision? Closer Look Home Inspections can help you avoid surprises with our pre-purchase home inspection. Most buyers and realtors agree that it's a good idea to make your home purchase contingent on a home inspection. In fact, nationwide every year 70% - 90% of prospective home buyers have an inspection.

The main purpose of an home inspection is to determine whether there are any major defects or system inadequacies before the sale goes through. I understand how important it is for you to know everything possible about your prospective home.

I also understand that time is limited when you're making a home buying decision. I am a professional inspector and will make scheduling an inspection easy. I will work with you to best meet your needs. The pre-purchase home inspection is scheduled as soon as possible after your offer to purchase has been accepted and the pre-offer inspection is done before you make the offer. Many of the real estate offer to purchase contracts allow a only limited number of days to complete a home inspection and then to request repairs, or re-negotiate the contract if needed.

Closer Look Home Inspections report will give you a complete and accurate account of the home's condition. We use a proprietary narrative report with digital photos that is very complete, comprehensive and thorough, and has proven to be very effective and well received. Our reports are widely accepted by the real estate community because they are detailed, yet easy to read and understand. A summary of the report will be given on-site at the completion of inspection. The client can receive the complete report electronically via e-mail usually within 24 hours or by mail 2-3 business days later.

Consultation is provided during the inspection but also after the buyer has reviewed the report. It is important for the buyer to sit down and thoroughly read the report in its entirety, making notes on any questions that might arise. Your inspector wants you to fully understand every aspect of his report so take advantage of this consultation time.

Closer Look Home Inspections follow the National Association of Home Inspectors “Code of Ethics” which defines a code of honesty, integrity and professionalism. When you have your home inspected by Closer Look Home Inspections, you can be sure it is in the hands of someone who is trustworthy and impartial. You will know and understand the true current condition of your prospective home so you can make an informed decision.

Pre-Listing Home Inspection

A pre-listing home inspection is for people who are selling their home and want to know what to expect. More and more home sellers are opting to have their house inspected before a buyer comes along. Pre-listing inspections are gaining momentum in both soft and hot real estate markets. The idea to have an inspection done at listing is gaining much acceptance. After all, why wait until there is a real estate contract on the line to find out if there are any significant defects in the home?

The inspection methodology is identical to a pre-purchase inspection. The main difference is that the seller pays for the inspection rather than the buyer. A pre-listing home inspection allows the seller to know ahead of time whether or not there are any significant or major defects with the home and whether or not everything is functioning as intended. When you put your house on the market you should know what faults, if any, the prospective purchasers would find to use in future negotiations. A Pre-listing marketing inspection will bring these to light, giving you a chance to remedy any problems early. In addition, a comprehensive written report can be a formidable sales tool, which can convince purchasers they are investing wisely.

Closer Look Home Inspections, pre-listing inspections can help make your home easier and faster to sell, and may allow you to sell your home closer to listing price.

New Construction Phase Inspections

New construction and end of warranty inspection packages can consist of daily visits or specific phase inspections such as foundation, framing or pre-drywall inspections, or pre-purchase/closing and end of warranty inspections. Inspections should not be confused with a municipal code inspection that is done by the local building inspector. It's a good idea to have an independent authority conduct a home inspection. You will have the security of knowing you have a complete and accurate account of your home's construction. Take advantage of the opportunity to document construction defects during construction, and by finding the problem early, the builder and subcontractors can make the necessary corrections during construction.

End of Warranty Inspections

End of warranty inspections for a newly constructed home nearing the end of the builder’s 1-year warranty period, also sometimes referred to as "11 month" inspections, is, potentially, of such importance to the new homeowner that its importance cannot be overstated. Don't let your warranty expire with covered items that may need to be corrected. By working with Closer Look Home Inspections, you can provide your builder with a thorough, written summary of any defects to be corrected while your home is still under construction or warranty.

Consulting

Have you ever wondered if a contractor is telling you the truth or just trying to gouge you. I can give you a second opinion. Whether you are replacing your roof, windows, remodeling or replacing the heating/AC system (HVAC). I am a professionally trained Certified Inspector, and will provide the information you need for maintenance and repairs of your new or existing home.

At Closer Look Home Inspections, we've done our best to create a web site that anticipates and satisfies our customers' needs. With that goal in mind, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions. If you do not find an answer to your question here, please e-mail us at closerlook@rogers.com or call us at:

519-830-9049 or 519-766-9891