How to Find a Qualified Home Inspector for Your Needs

Dennis O'Sullivan • December 9, 2024

If you are buying a new home, you may need to find a home inspector who can ensure the overall quality of your new home. However, there are many home inspection companies operating nowadays. Amidst all these companies, how can you find a reliable home inspector? Here, we have shared a guide on finding a reliable professional for your Edmonton home inspection.



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Four ways to find a reliable home inspector for your new home

Four ways to find a reliable home inspector for your new home


So, what are the best ways to find a dependable home inspector near you? Let’s look at some of the best ways to proceed in this case.


Look for recommendations


A great way to look for a qualified home inspector is by asking friends, family members and colleagues. You can also reach out to others who have recently bought or are looking to buy a new home. Another way to get leads is by googling. Look for the top-rated Edmonton inspection services near you. This way, you will be sure to find some reliable services.


Checking out the reviews and credentials


When you get some recommendations or make a preliminary wish list, you should take a deeper look to short-list your choices. Do they have quality customer reviews? Do they perform other additional services like sewer line inspections? Do they have all the proper documents and certifications?

Once you ensure all these, you can narrow down the list to some home inspectors who have a good understanding of the process.


Schedule a telephone interview


After you have narrowed your list down to a few inspectors, you can schedule a phone interview to have close communication. You can ask all your queries and communicate all your requirements over the phone. These queries can include the cost of your inspection, things you need to look at, and questions about the inspection report.


Get a sample report


As a final step, you need to ask for a sample report. This will help you verify whether the report contains everything you need. The report will also give you a clear idea about what parts of your home will fall under inspection and what parts will be excluded. A standard home inspection may not include things like pools, solar panel inspections, chimney flues, lawn irrigation systems and so on. However, some professional services take care of all these inspections.


Are you looking for comprehensive Edmonton home inspection services? Get in touch with Emerald Property Inspections, and we will provide you with well-rounded home inspection services. Our thorough home inspection services can help you negotiate the price of your property and secure your peace of mind.


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