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A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive evaluation of a home's condition, typically conducted during the sale process. These inspections are performed by trained and certified home inspectors. The inspector provides the client with a written report detailing their findings. This information helps the client make informed decisions about their upcoming real estate purchase. The home inspector assesses the home's condition at the time of inspection but does not guarantee the future condition, efficiency, or longevity of its systems or components.

A home inspector is often mistaken for a real estate appraiser. While a home inspector evaluates the condition of a structure, an appraiser assesses the property's value. Although not all U.S. states or municipalities regulate home inspectors, several professional associations offer education, training, and networking opportunities for them. A professional home inspection assesses the current condition of a house, but it does not verify compliance with building codes.

The short answer is everyone. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development advises that all homes be inspected by a licensed inspector before purchase. You've probably heard the phrase "BUYER BEWARE!" A pre-purchase inspection can uncover potential issues that might be very costly. The trained and experienced eyes of an independent and objective home inspector can identify these problems during routine inspections. With home prices so high, a home inspection can make all the difference. The bottom line is: inspect before you buy.

Home inspections are typically conducted after an agreement is reached between the buyer and seller. A sales contract is then written, contingent upon a satisfactory home inspection. The inspection should be performed within a few days. Its purpose is to provide the buyer with an overall assessment of the home's physical condition. After the inspection, a written report is prepared for the buyer, detailing the findings. While a home inspection highlights the positive aspects of a home, it can also uncover issues that may help you negotiate a lower price.

A comprehensive home inspection should cover all major systems of a house. This includes the structure, exterior, roofing, electrical, heating, cooling, insulation, plumbing, and interior of the home being purchased. At a minimum, the inspection should meet the Standards of Practice of NJ.

Radon is considered the second leading cause of lung cancer and the leading environmental cause of cancer mortality by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA strongly encourages all homeowners to test their homes for radon gas concentrations.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless, and undetectable by human senses. Any home can potentially have a radon problem, as radon comes from the natural decay of uranium found in nearly all soils. It typically moves up through the ground and into homes. The greatest risks of radon exposure occur in buildings that are airtight, poorly ventilated, and have foundation leaks that allow soil air to enter basements and living areas.

If your home is tested and found to have elevated radon levels, a Radon Reduction System can reduce these levels by up to 99 percent. Fixing a home for radon is usually comparable in cost to other common home repairs. The first step is to perform a radon test, which can be done by a licensed home inspector.