How do you choose a experienced home inspector?

With so many home inspectors to choose from, how do you know who to hire? You want to ensure you have a home inspector that has experience. The cheapest price is often not your best choice. If you have ever heard of the term buy once, cry once…well think of home inspectors the same way. If they seem like the lowest price, it could mean they are desperate for business, while the experienced ones know their value of what they bring to the table with experience and knowledge. Your home is one of your largest investments you will make in your life, so you want to ensure you are well versed on what you are buying.

Here’s a concise checklist for choosing a reliable home inspector in Calgary

• Verify credentials and memberships (CAHPI, InterNACHI, CMI) and ask for licence/credentials. Certified Master Inspectors require several hours, as well as inspections to qualify for CMI designation. That counts!

• Confirm insurance (professional errors & omissions and liability). House to Home has always carried top knotch insurance.

• Ask for a sample inspection report (level of detail, photos, recommendations). We are happy to provide one, just ask.

• Check experience with Calgary-style homes (heritage homes, new construction, multi-family, commercial etc), cold-climate issues, and any specialty testing you need (sewer scopes, infrared etc).

• Read recent client google reviews.

• Confirm scope, price, what’s excluded, and turnaround time in writing; attend the inspection if possible.