(801) 763-8620 HouseMaster
(801) 694-7790 Alpine Home Inspection
(801) 489-5689 Clark's Home Inspection Service
(801) 373-5191 Realty Check
(801) 225-8020 Michael Leavitt & Co
(801) 655-3665 Wasatch Front Home Inspections
(801) 376-2036 Atkinson Home Inspection
(801) 785-1051 American Traditions Inc
(801) 377-6644 Boshard Builders Inc
(801) 455-1354 National Property Inspections
(801) 785-2619 Ok Brown Home Inspection Service
(801) 766-5966 Peace Of Mind Home Inspections
(801) 764-0302 Rock Solid Home Inspections
(866) 801-3981 SUNCO Inspection Services
(801) 798-6152 Tallmon & Associates
(801) 372-4835 Vantage Quest Home Inspection LLC
My Experience with Home Inspections in Utah
I have worked with many different home inspection companies
throughout Utah County. I tried to find their websites.
Apparently, many of these companies don't
have websites at the time of this publishing. I have
enjoyed working with House Master, Michael Leavitt & Co
and
Rock Solid Home Inspections. Consider a phone interview
with a couple different inspectors before making your
choice. I like the inspectors that email me a full copy
of
the inspection with color digital photos showing the
problems areas. This makes the often huge report easy to
transmit to sellers, agents and repair companies. Please
don't have a spaz-attack when the inspector finds a million
things wrong with the home you are buying. You are
paying
them to find problems and trust me they will find
more
problems that you can imagine. If you find a home without
any problems the inspector probably didn't do the
inspection.
Pass Your
Home Inspection Part I
Pass
Your Home Inspection Part II
I will help coordinate the repair items with the seller.
Remember, this must be done before your Evaluations and
Inspections Deadline of your purchase contract. This is on
page 5 of 6 of the REPC under 24 (c) Evaluations &
Inspections Deadline.
What Is a Home Inspection?
A home inspector evaluates the structure of the house, and
gives feedback about other systems such as the roof,
plumbing, electrical system, heating and air conditioning
units, insulation, doors, windows and more.
Are Home Inspections Required?
Home inspections are an extra expense and usually optional,
so do you really need one? Probably. Money might be tight
for closing, but try to imagine moving in and finding out
that the air conditioning unit isn't capable of cooling the
house, or that portions of the electrical system are
substandard, or that the chimney needs immediate repairs. I
recommend a home inspection on every home in Utah County.
What if the Inspection Uncovers
Problems?
First, your offer to purchase should will included a
detailed statement regarding your rights to a home
inspection. The Utah REPC will give you the right to back
out of a contract if a home inspection uncovers more
problems than you are willing to deal with. If it does not,
the wording should be added in the form of a contingency
when you make your offer. Don't assume the seller will make
every repair you ask for. They may refuse to make any
repairs at all. Never rely on a verbal
agreement--agreements must be in writing to be valid.
Who's the best person for the job?
evaluate your new home. Experienced inspectors have
seen hundreds, or even thousands, of homes and have the
routine down-pat. They know exactly what to look for,
including all the little quick-fix tricks.