(FAQ)'s

What areas do you service?

We perform home inspections and radon tests in the following Georgia counties: Dekalb County, Fulton County, Cobb County, Gwinnett County, Clayton and the surrounding metro area.

What is your Code of Ethics?

Reliable Quality Home Inspections, LLC follows the InterNACHI Code of Ethic

What are your Standards of Practice?

Reliable Quality Home Inspections, LLC follows InterNACHI Standards of Practice.

What is an inspection?

An inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property, its structure and systems. It is designed to identify defects within the specific systems and components in the home as they are observed and deemed material by the inspector at the time of the inspection, in accordance with a Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. If you are thinking of buying a residential property, you should have it thoroughly inspected before the final purchase by an experienced and impartial professional inspector.

What type of things do you inspect?

A complete inspection includes a visual examination of the building from top to bottom. The inspector evaluates and reports the condition of the structure, roof, foundation, drainage, plumbing, heating system, central air-conditioning system, visible insulation, walls, windows, and doors.

Can a residential property “fail” an inspection?

No! A professional inspection is simply an examination of the current condition of your prospective real estate purchase on the day it is inspected. An inspector will not pass or fail a residence, but will simply describe its visible physical condition and indicate which items are in need of repair or replacement.

Why do I need an inspection?

Buying a home is probably the largest single investment you will ever make. A home inspection will let you know the condition of the property before you buy, so you may avoid unpleasant costly repairs. After an inspection, you should have a more clear understanding of the property and feel confident that you are equipped to make an informed buying decision. The inspection will also point out the positive aspects of a building, as well as the type of maintenance needed to keep it in good shape.  As a seller, an inspection can identify potential problems in the sale of your building and can recommend preventive measures which might avoid future expensive repairs.

Do I need to be present at the home inspection?

 While you don't need to be present for the inspection, you are encouraged to attend. At the end of the inspection we give you a walk-through of our findings and answer your questions. 

When do I call the home inspector?

 After your offer to purchase the property have been accepted by the seller .

Who hires the inspector?

The buyer usually hires the inspector after their offer has been accepted. The inspector works on the buyer's behalf. A seller may also hire an inspector to do a pre-listing inspection before their home is listed for sale.