If you are planning to buy home and that you are a first-time homebuyer, you might have too many questions in mind at the moment. After all, this might be the biggest investment you could ever make in your entire life. Right, purchasing a home is not just an ordinary expense. It’s an investment of a lifetime. So better yet, make things right, right?

More often than not, people wonder if there are a number of necessary steps before acquiring that dream home. Well, after setting your eyes upon that dream house, get a home inspection. That is the wisest decision you could ever make. It’s not like you’d buy a garment and you found out the seams were not thoroughly sewn so yeah you could just get your materials and fix it on your own. Well, I wish it’d be that easy.

The thing is, it never will be that easy to fix something so huge if it’s already taking a toll on everything there is. Think about people getting lung cancer even if they don’t smoke. They were unaware of radon gas lurking around their home. The radon gas levels were not mitigated because they did not even know that gas existed!

I don’t mean to scare you but it’s better that we fix and mitigate whatever there is than suffer in the long run. It’d be costly but it’s a total cost saver and you’d be thanking yourself for opting a home inspection.

You need to have the property thoroughly inspected before you close the deal. Neglecting this important task might end you up discovering many problems you were totally unaware of. These problems might range from fixable to costly, or worse, beyond repair.

One of the major benefits of having a home inspection is that you can be confident that the home is in good shape when you move in. No house is perfect even if it’s brand new but keeping problems at the minimum is very important. It will save you from worries, save you time and money, and give you a safer feeling and a more enjoyable experience at your own home.

It’s also very important that you hire experienced home inspectors so you can make sure that any existing problems will be identified before you take ownership of the property.

For so many years that our home inspectors from A B Home Inspections, Inc. conducted evaluations and assessments in Birmingham and neighboring areas, we only wanted nothing but the best for our clients. Our Birmingham al home inspectors have 1) good general knowledge of construction, building trades and building standards; 2) good communication skills both in explaining findings with clients and in clear, concise writing of the inspection report. As a buyer, you certainly want a professional, unbiased and thorough inspector that will look out for your personal interest throughout the inspection process.

The home inspector will examine the property inside and out, carefully looking for any signs of damage or safety hazard. At A B Home Inspections, our Birmingham licensed home inspectors will inspect the following:

The exterior of the Structure Visible

– Foundation, Roof, Flashing, Chimney, Downspouts, Gutters, Siding, Trim, Windows, Doors, Stairs, Decks & Patios, Grading, Drainage

Interior of the Structure

– Ceilings, Walls, Floors, Closets, Electrical Outlets, Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, Counters & Exhaust

Attic

– Insulation, Ventilation, Framing, Water Penetration, Accessibility & Storage

Basement and/or Crawl Space

– Foundation Materials, Flooring, Supporting Members, Stairways, Water Penetration, Area Ventilation & Drainage

Plumbing

– Bath & Kitchen Fixtures, Vents, Water Flow & Shutoff Valves

Domestic Water Heater

– Equipment, Capacity, Energy Source & Safety Controls

Heating System

– Equipment, Energy Source, Zones, Safety Controls, Ductwork/ Piping

Air Conditioning

– Equipment, Zones, Ductwork

Electrical System

– Service Entry, Type, Rating of Overload Protection, Grounding, Bonding, Distribution Panel, Circuits, Outlets, Fixtures, Conductor Materials & Branch Systems

Garage or Carport

– Overhead Doors, Safety Controls & Fire Protection Materials

It is also recommended that you are on the premises during the inspection so the inspector can explain right away any issues that he may discover. You can also ask questions but not necessarily crowd the inspector or follow him around as the inspector needs enough room to focus. A home inspection requires great attention so you can still ask but not distract that may potentially cause him to overlook an issue.

When we purchase anything, we carefully examine it before putting it on the counter and paying for it. All the more goes with home buying. It is important that you have it properly inspected before agreeing to purchase it. Schedule your Birmingham  AL Home Inspection Today!

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A B Home Inspections will be your home buying or selling advocate! We are committed to providing you with outstanding service. We’re highly experienced and extremely thorough. If you’re looking to buy or sell in the Birmingham area, we can help!

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