Know What You’re Buying Before You Close

Most buyers schedule the inspection shortly after their offer is accepted and once they are within the inspection period established by their contract. Scheduling early gives you more time to review the findings, ask questions and arrange additional evaluations if needed. 

We encourage buyers to attend when possible. Being there gives you an opportunity to see important systems and components firsthand, learn more about the home and ask questions directly as the inspection progresses. 

Dunsing staffs inspections to be completed in under three hours in most cases. For larger, older or more complex homes, we may assign multiple inspectors to the property so the inspection can remain thorough while still being completed in a timely manner. 

Our residential inspections evaluate the home’s visible and accessible systems and components, including the roof and exterior, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, attic, insulation, ventilation, interior components and other accessible areas of the property. 

The appropriate services depend on the property and your concerns. Buyers may consider radon testing, sewer scope inspections, chimney inspections, mold testing, thermal imaging, EIFS/Dryvit evaluations or drone inspections when appropriate. This is a great FAQ for internal links to those service pages. 

Our role is to document and explain the conditions we observe, not to tell you whether you should buy the property. Significant findings may warrant additional evaluation, repair estimates or discussion with the appropriate professionals before you make your own decision about how to proceed. 

Your report includes photographs, observations and recommendations designed to provide context around the conditions found during the inspection. Not every item has the same significance, so focus on major concerns, safety issues and items requiring further evaluation while separating those from routine maintenance. You can also link this answer to your report walkthrough video. 

Yes. If something in the report is unclear or you want additional context about a finding, our team is available to help you better understand what was observed and why it was documented. Don't hesitate to call our office at (847) 367-0782 if you have any questions.