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INSPECTOR INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Should any of the following
questions be answered “no” use your own judgment or ask an experienced
friend or relative as to the significance.
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Are you speaking to the
inspector of your property?
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How long have you been in
the inspection business?
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How long have you been in
the construction industry?
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What is your construction
back ground
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Is building evaluation
your full time profession
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Are you a General
Contractor or Civil / Structural Engineer
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License Number - Years
Licensed
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Are you certified in any
I.C.B.O. categories? I.C.B.O. - International Conference Of Building Officials.
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What categories -
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What is your training
background?
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Professional affiliations
/ organizations / code of ethics?
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What percentage of
inspections are provided by realtor referrals?
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What type of report do
you provide?
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Request a sample of a
completed report. Be comfortable with the report format. Does the report guide
you regarding the significance of the deficiency?
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Do you carry Errors and
Omissions Insurance?
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Do you carry General
Liability Insurance
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How long will you be
on-site?
(A critical question)
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What is the inspection
fee?
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May I/We accompany you
during the inspection and ask questions regarding our potential property?
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Do you make repairs of
deficient items? – Answer should be NO!
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Is your contract
available for viewing prior to the inspection?
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May I review your
curriculum vitae?
This list is provided as an aid for
the residential real estate buyer to supply additional questions when selecting
the home inspector / inspection company. This list in no way guarantees or
warrantees that your inspector / inspection company will perform a competent
inspection of your property.
The company goal is to provide you with a thorough,
objective and honest evaluation of the properties true condition at the time
of the inspection.
