Re-Inspection
What is a re-inspection?
- A re-inspection is a modified home inspection that occurs prior to the buyer’s possession of the property. The purpose is to ensure that the agreed upon repairs were completed by the seller.
- A re-inspection is a modified home inspection that occurs if an area is not accessible at the time of the original home inspection.
- A re-inspection is a modified home inspection that occurs if components and/or utilities in the property are inactive during the scheduled home inspection (i.e. gas is not on).
How is a re-inspection documented?
- If the re-inspection occurs prior to possession and is used to review repaired items, a re-inspection report will be provided.
Upon completion, the buyer/agent will be notified that the report is prepared. The report will not be available until payment has been received. - If the re-inspecting occurs for an inaccessible area or a component that is off, the original report is to be modified and any additional discoveries are to be added.
Upon completion, the buyer/agent will be notified that the report is prepared. The report will not be available until payment has been received.
How much does a re-inspection cost?
$250 - Return to property to reinspect repairs for 1 - 20 items as selected by the client (phone call review only).
$375 - Return to the property to reinspect repairs for 21 - 30 items as selected by the client.
$425+ - Return to the property to reinspect repairs for 31+ items as selected by the client (square footage of the home will be calculated into fee).
Other FAQ’s
Why is there a price difference in the re-inspections?
All re-inspections are different. Some take longer than others depending on where the home is located, the number of items, the types of things being reinspected, and whether or not there are agents and buyers preset during the reinspection and for a review.
Can I have the inspector look for or comment on new items at the reinspection?
Unfortunately, no. The reinspection is only for items that were mentioned on the original home inspection report. The inspector is not going to look for or comment on new items or different issues. As a courtesy, the inspector may help the buyer and agent look at other items from the punch list that were not issues during the original home inspection but those items will not make it into the re-inspection report.
How do I order a reinspection?
Determine your needs and service fees
- Do you want to reinspect repairs or inaccessible areas?
- Provide the us with the punch list (list of repairs) to info@dsinspects.com
- Schedule online or contact our office team at 240.900.3208