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Questions to ask your Home Inspector

Below are suggested questions you should ask your home inspector.
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Email a question below or any others you have to the ASHI Rochester Inspection Answer Man.


What's the difference between an Engineer's inspection and a home inspection?

How much should an inspection cost?

Why should I use an ASHI inspector?

Does the state regulate the type of home inspection reports that a home inspector will give me?

Do home inspectors inspect chimneys?

Do I need a radon test?

What happens if the inspector can't see my roof due to snow cover?

What happens if my home inspector finds mold during the inspection?

Should I give a copy of my report to the seller?

Will the home inspector pass or fail the house?

Can the home inspector give me quotes on the defects found during the home inspection?

Does a finished basement require a builder's permit?

Will my inspector be able to tell me if I have a wet basement?

Why do home inspectors' fees vary so much?

Why shouldn't I go with the lowest price if all home inspectors are required to be licensed?

Is it better to have photos included in an inspection report?

Are heat pumps the same as a furnace?

If I am purchasing a house built before 1960, should I be concerned with a lead paint inspection?

What happens if my house radon test is high? Should the test be done in the basement?

How do you test a house for radon during the summer if there is no A/C?