Should I Follow Home Inspector Around During An Inspection?

Following a home inspector all depends on the particular inspector and how they prefer to work. Some inspectors enjoy keeping up a running conversation while examining the house, others want to do the complete inspection and then talk with the customer about their findings afterwards.

Most inspectors find it difficult to carry on a conversation and answer questions while simultaneously examining the property closely. Also, in order to ensure that they check everything, each inspector has a standard sequence that they go through. The worst thing you can do to an inspector is request that they look at something you have found at the other side of the house while they are in the middle of their checklist, or ask them a question about something unrelated to what they are currently looking at. While many inspectors will accommodate you, an interruption of their sequence or change of subject means they are more likely to miss something, and you will not get the best result.

Some clients bring their kids, best friend, and in-laws to the inspection, and then they take turns asking the inspector questions—often the same questions. If you plan on bringing the family, we suggest that only one or two of you engage the inspector during the work.

A good strategy is to ask your inspector how he or she likes to handle things like questions, accompanying them during their work, and presenting their final findings, and then go with their recommendation.

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