Property Inspections To Think About – Lancaster PA Real Estate Video Blog Ep.23
In Pennsylvania there are specific types of property inspections detailed on the standard Agreement of Sale – but you may not be implementing any or all of them when looking to buy a home for sale in Lancaster PA. Here’s a brief synopsis of the property inspections you may want to use. General Home Inspection (“Whole Home” Inspection) – This is a big catch-all inspection clause in the contract, allowing you to check most everything within the home. Most often, home buyers utilize a “Home Inspector” to perform the inspection with them. See my episode a couple of weeks back with Herb Ingram from Amerispec where we talk about what Home Inspectors do & why. These folks are going to be certified through a national organization for best results. Beyond this, a home buyer can bring in any sort of contractor to inspect components of the house, including moisture and mold issues. Home Infestation inspections – this clause on the contract allows a buyer to bring in a certified pest inspector to verify the home is free of critters, most commonly termites or other wood-boring insects. Ants, bees and powder post beetles are fairly common home issues in Lancaster County. While the Home Inspector generally has certification to do this inspection, I usually recommend a local pest company since they are also able to provide an immediate estimate to mitigate the bugs and offer a warranty against future infestations. Radon – this odorless, colorless gas is found in the lower extremities of …
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