"Isaac's inspection revealed a serious defect in the flashing and weather-proofing of a newly constructed home, saving the owners from a potentially serious situation involving water damage. The important side note is that 4 similar new homes had already been sold, and none of those inspectors found the flaw! Even the Building Department inspector missed it! The contractor was called back to fix all the homes, and they changed their blueprints to address future construction as well." Mark Larson, John L. Scott
"You did a great job with the inspection; both Jeff and I were very impressed. When we go to purchase another rental, you will definitely be our choice for a home inspection."Shannon Wells Rachel C Brown
"Dear Isaac, I just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful job you did on my inspection. Your thoroughness and attention to detail was greatly appreciated! Thanks again and take care,"
"We have known Isaac Shumaker for many years and have found him to be an honest, hard-working and extremely knowledgeable young man. As a Realtor I try to surround myself with people I trust and my first choice for a home inspector is Isaac. He gets the job done quickly while leaving the lines of communication open, in short he helps make me a better Realtor. I would (and do) recommend Isaac Shumaker, ASSURANCE HOME INSPECTIONS, with confidence!" Penny & Ed Hannifan ~ Prudential NW Real estate
Preparing For The Inspection
Proper preparation for the home inspection by the buyer & seller allows the real estate transaction to go smoothly.
Allow two to three hours for a complete home inspection. Payment is due at time of inspection.
The buyer should accompany Isaac for the best education.
Contact the property owner regarding the date, time & estimated duration of the inspection. Also, make sure the security system is deactivated.
Ensure that we receive the buyer's full name, address, email & phone number if unable to attend the inspection.
Please contact our office at least twenty-four hours before the inspection if the appointment needs to be cancelled or postponed.
Make sure all of the property's systems are turned on for the inspection.
Inform the owner that all appliances, equipment & systems with be inspected and returned to the condition in which they were found.
The owner should move items that block access to the furnace, boiler, hot-water heater, attic, crawlspace, foundation access panels, electric service panel, etc.
It is helpful to have all tubs and sinks emptied.
The inspection report is provided to the buyer promptly (usually same day) via email to the buyer and buyers agent.
Payment is always due upon completion of inspection.
A home inspection is a vital part of the buying process. It protects you from unknowingly purchasing a house that has serious deficiencies-and thereby turning what was initially a dream home into a nightmare.
So what actually happen during a home inspection? Here are a few snapshots of what to expect.
There is no quick way to properly inspect a house. A thorough examination by a qualified home inspector will take at least two hours, and possibly longer.
Don't just wait around. Accompany the home inspector during the examination.
Expect the inspector to check the house inside and out;, top to bottom. The inspection should include a trip to the roof, a visit to every room in the house, a crawl into the attic, a look inside electrical outlets, and more. (If all of these are not done, ask why.)
An inspection is a lot like a doctor's examination. It should check every system of the house for potential problems: structural, electrical. Heating, cooling and roofing. Ventilation, grading (to ensure that water drains away from the house), and plumbing.
Ask questions during the inspection. Learn all you can about the maintenance of the house, what needs to be repaired and other issues. If there are problems, find out if they are serious or relatively minor.
When the inspection is complete, you should receive a comprehensive written report. If you don't understand something, don't hesitate to ask. There are lots of inspectors in Kitsap, it's important to know what you're getting from your inspector, to see a sample report of our inspections, go to our website at www.assurancehomeinspections.com
To order your inspection call us at (360)830-0399 or visit our website at www.assurancehomeinspections.com
Home Inspections in Kitsap, Mason & Jefferson Counties. Isaac is the best home inspector in Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Belfair, Kingston. Protect your largest asset, trust Isaac as your inspector
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