Some home inspection companies make you wait for three to seven days to get the results of your inspection, but not LaRocca. You will receive a computer-generated on-site report from our home inspectors detailing both the positives and negatives — immediately after your home inspection.
Do you need a specific job done but you're not sure what kind of contractor would be appropriate? Feel free to ask us; we will do our best to direct you to the right company!
Real Estate Agents and property owners can now download two of our popular inspection checklists to help make inspections smoother and faster. Read the checklists below and download one or both of them with our compliments. Downloads are available in both Adobe® Acrobat format (PDF) or Microsoft® Word format.
Checklist for Setting Up a Home Inspection This form is for Real Estate Agents to assist them in making sure the buyer, seller and inspector are set up and coordinated for the inspection.
Seller's Preparation for Home Inspection Checklist
A property inspection is scheduled for: Day:
Date:
Time:
THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE DONE PRIOR TO THE INSPECTION:
1. All services turned on (water, electric and gas).
2. Attic made accessible.
3. Under floor crawl space made accessible.
4. Heater(s) accessible.
5. Electrical panel accessible.
6. Garage accessible and door operable.
7. Exterior of the building accessible.
8. Any animals put out of the way.
9. Disclosure of all problems that affect the property.
10. Documentation available (building plans, contracts, guarantees, operating instructions)
11. Write a note explaining any special operations of things such as the switch for the pool light, etc.
ITEMS THAT COULD ENHANCE THE OUTCOME OF THE INSPECTION:
1. Heating-Cooling systems cleaned and serviced.
2. Built-in appliances operable and clean.
3. Exhaust fan operable and clean.
4. Laundry dryer vent operable and clean.
5. Water heater strapped and installed correctly.
6. Smoke detectors installed in correct locations.
7. Pool cleaned and equipment operable and accessible.
8. Gutters repaired and cleared of debris.
9. Chimney(s) cleaned.
10. Windows and doors operating and broken parts repaired.
11. Handle any issues that you know of that are in need of repair or that are obviously a problem. (Consider having your own home inspector find the items that will be found by the buyer's home inspector.)
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