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At Gator Home Inspection, we understand that buying a home can be an overwhelming experience. That’s why we involve our customers in the inspection process to ease their concerns and ensure that every aspect of the inspection is thorough and precise. We are extremely knowledgeable and experts in their field, certified to current standards, and trained to inspect your home with the utmost attention to detail. Our promise to you is that we treat every home inspection as if it were our own. We are committed to providing exceptional and timely service, and we deliver a comprehensive report that will give you the information you need to make an informed decision. We take pride in our reputation for delivering high-quality services, and we look forward to helping you achieve the peace of mind you need during the home buying process.
A Residential Buyer Home Inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of a property for purchase. The inspection covers major systems like roofing, foundation, and more. The objective and detailed report helps identify hidden issues. This helps the buyer decide on repairing or negotiating the purchase.
A commercial inspection is a thorough evaluation of a commercial property, including its structure, systems, and components. Commercial inspections are typically performed by experienced and qualified professionals who are trained to identify potential problems and hazards.
Owner & Inspector
Whether it be the physical or financial safety of your family, our goal is to identify unsafe conditions, high-dollar repairs, and deferred maintenance items to give you a clear picture of a property and help you make smart, safe choices when purchasing your new home.
Not only do we provide our expert guidance on site, we’ll also provide you with an easy to read inspection report that helps you identify and understand any property defects. Our reports are detailed and designed to prioritize recommended repairs and help you negotiate those costs prior to your closing.
A home inspection includes checking for any structural issues such as foundation cracks, roof leaks, plumbing issues, electrical wiring, heating/cooling systems, insulation, windows, doors, chimneys, etc. Depending on how big the property is, a home inspection typically takes 2-3 hours.
Ensure all inspection points are free from clutter, including any closets that might lead to a crawlspace or attic, and clearing some space around your home’s perimeter. It’s also important to check the functionality of all built-in appliances, electric, and gas. If you don’t plan to attend the inspection, make sure your inspector has access to the home, and all pets are properly contained or moved.
A home doesn’t pass or fail an inspection. Instead, a home inspection is a thorough audit of your home’s components. In most cases, there will be concerns marked on your home inspection report, but these are strictly informative.
While a home inspector may recommend some minor repairs, they are not qualified to make major repairs. He or she can provide information about what needs to be repaired — and it might be helpful to know that information — but the decision to actually do the work lies solely with the homeowner. Not only does this give you the freedom to choose your contractors, but it also helps prevent a conflict of interest.
A home inspection can affect appraisals for two reasons: 1) The inspector may find something wrong with the property that would lower the value of the home, 2) The inspector may find things that need repair which could increase the value of the home. If the inspection finds issues that require repairs, then the seller has to decide whether they want to fix them themselves, or hire someone else to do it. If the buyer wants to purchase the home, he/she must be willing to pay for those repairs.
Gator Home Inspections, LLC provides quality home inspections in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Houma, Hammond, and Surrounding Areas.