Home Inspection Question?

How long after a home inspection is completed do I have the ability to make a claim against the previous owners of the house or the inspector to pay for the repair work necessary? The previous owner was a licensed contractor. THey made an addition and in the process, disconnected the upstairs heat return [...]

Electrical Issues W/ House: Home Inspector Checked Electrical Using Generator. Part Of House Did Not Power On?

I am looking at a house and had a home inspection done. The inspector said he tested the electrical system using a generator and part of the house did not power on. What could be the issue? How much would repair cost to such issue?

Newly Bought Home With Major Water Damage,want To Know Where We Stand! Legally?

just bought a house in feb moved in two weeks ago noticed water coming in on the foundation we have had inspectors look they said tile needed to be repaired around house. There was no disclouser of water leakage. First home inspection nothing was said previous owner only lived there one year. [...]

How Long Can A Home Warranty Company Put Off Heat/hot Water Repair?

We settled on our new house on Oct. 1st and moved in last weekend. When we got in last weekend, we found that the boiler that worked during our home inspection was no longer producing heat or hot water. We had a plumber come out to get an idea of the problem [...]

I Would Like Information On The Up-keep Of An Older Home I Am Thinking Of Buying. ?

I am looking at buying a house built in 1936. What kind of maintenance and repair am I looking at, that a home inspection won’t or can’t tell me? Example: roof, wiring, foundation, siding, heating, cooling, water heater, air conditioner, insulation, miscellaneous

Is There Anything I Can Do About A Less Than Thorough Home Inspection?

i bought a house and had it inspected before the closing. the inspector found nothing wrong. now that i am about to move in, i have found that the heating and a/c ductwork in the attic is in shambles. i had the home warrantly people out and they said [...]

Can I Hold Chief Inspector held responsible for repairs not reported on his inspection?

I relied heavily on the home inspection to make the decision on the purchase of my house 20 years old. The results of the home inspection the home was reported in good condition without damage. So I bought the house. I just received a letter from my homeowners insurance company advising me that the roof [...]

Still Make a home inspection on a brand new unit Condo?

I just bought a 3rd-floor condominium unit that recently was converted from an apartment community. I'm listening to the pros and cons about whether I need a home inspection of the new unit or not. The entire building was built 6 years ago and started out as apartments. It began converting to condominiums earlier this [...]