Inspections Unlimited serves all areas of Northeast Ohio including Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Summit, Lake, and Geauga counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. WHAT IS A HOME INSPECTION ?
ANSWER: A home inspection is a professional, complete visual examination of all the systems and all structural components of a home from the roof to the foundation.
Q. CAN I DO MY OWN HOME INSPECTION ?
ANSWER: Even if you have some knowledge of some of the working components, you probably do not have all the knowledge required to perform a comprehensive home inspection. Also, if you are buying the home, it may be hard for you to be objective in your evaluation.
Q. DOES THE BUYER NEED TO BE AT THE INSPECTION?
ANSWER: Absolutely. You are paying for a service for the evaluation of, most likely, your most expensive purchase you'll ever make. The inspection is not only to evaluate your potential home, but to help in your knowledge of the home you are about to purchase.
Q. HOW LONG DOES AN INSPECTION TAKE ?
ANSWER: A quality home inspection should take about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Q. WILL I RECEIVE A WRITTEN REPORT ?
ANSWER: Yes. With Inspections Unlimited, you have the option of receiving the computerized report via email or on sight. ( If you choose to receive the report on sight, it will take approximately one extra hour. ) You will recive a binder with your pre inspection contract and a complimentary maintenance manual. Your emailed report will be sent to you by the end of the same business day.
Q. AS A HOME SELLER, WOULD IT BE BENEFICIAL TO HAVE A HOME INSPECTION ON MY HOME PRIOR TO PUTTING MY HOME ON THE MARKET ?
ANSWER: Absolutely. A seller inspection will give the seller information about areas of your home which may need repair or attention prior to a buyers inspection noticing any problems. This way, you as the seller can decide what action you may need to take to sell your home quickly and to set the proper selling price for your home.
Q. DO I NEED TO TEST FOR RADON?
ANSWER: Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States according to the EPA. The EPA recommends that all houses be tested for radon gas.
Q. CAN I TELL IF A HOME HAS RADON WITHOUT TESTING?
ANSWER: Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. It occurs naturally as radioactive materials found in soil decompose. There is NO way to know if radon is present without a test.
Q. DOESN'T RADON TESTING COST A LOT AND TAKE A LONG TIME?
ANSWER: Radon testing is affordable, especially when you weigh it against the risk it poses to you and your family. Testing can usually be completed in 72 hours and you will receive a printed report of the actual radon levels in your house.