FAQs About NJ Home Inspections

We have compiled the top FAQs about NJ Home Inspections. These are questions we have received and ones that you may not have even thought of yet! If one isn’t answered, let us know.  Whether you are purchasing your 1st home or your 5th, it’s an investment. No matter what number, you should do your due diligence during your contractual limitation and ensure that you do not waive away your rights to inspections.  No question is too big or too small, just ask.

What is the cost of a home inspection in NJ?

Pricing varies based on the square footage and specifications of the home. Want an accurate quote? Contact us now with the property address!

How long does a home inspection take to perform?

The average time is 1 1/2 hours – 2 hours for a home under 2,500 square feet. Different homes require different time frames. Homes with multiple crawl space access points or multiple attic spaces for example, may take on the longer side.

How long after the inspection will it take until I receive the report?

The report is generated after the inspection, not during.  The inspector is walking through the home preparing the report by taking photos and notes, however, we strive to get you the report within 24 hours of the inspection close time.

How far in advance should I schedule the home inspection?

Once you get the all clear from your agent/attorney, give us a call.  Generally, you have anywhere from 7 – 14 calendar days to get your home inspection done (this is all detailed during your attorney review period, so pay attention!).  We do not recommend waiting to call, as in the busier times, we may be booked up to a week in advance.

Also be aware that you need to align 4 peoples schedules.  Yours, the inspectors, the agent who assisted you in buying the home and the sellers.  If the home is vacant, you don’t necessarily have to arrange for the sellers to vacate the home for the time frame, but your agent does need permission to access the home.

We may work with you you as well, if you call right when you sign the contract or the attorney review just started, that to properly place you in the book we just need a little more time from the attorneys to do their thing. Everything is case by case so just call and we’ll be sure to walk you through it and coordinate it all.

Do you walk the roof?  I see you have a drone, but do you also walk the roof?

Yes, we do, if it is in the inspectors professional opinion walkable.  If it is walkable, we will walk it.  If not, he will utilize the drone when applicable and see inside the attic where access is granted.

Do you provide price estimates of repairs?

No.  Why?  We don’t operate a heating and air conditioning company.  We don’t know how much a compressor may cost, or the time that it will take to perform the job that needs to be done.  As a result, we can’t give you a real price.  When buying a home, we can’t say oh it’ll be like $500.  Come to find out, you have a rare piece missing and the part alone will be $500.  You should consult, as you normally would, with a contractor or trade specialist who will perform the job to get an accurate price and perform their own independent evaluation. In our reports, you will see the words to follow up with licensed professional contractors, HVAC, electricians etc. Follow the report and guidance. If it is recommended to have further evaluations, it is imperative for a qualified contractor in that field to further evaluate and have price quotes drawn up from contractors who will perform the work prior to closing on the home. As a home inspection is non invasive and has limitations, the qualified professional needs to evaluate what it will take to repair it. That way, you can decide from there on how to proceed.

Should I test for Radon?

We have resources for you to check out in regards to Radon. As we tell our clients, the only way to know if it is present, is to test for it. Unfortunately, as it is colorless and odorless, there is no other way.

What is the cost of a Termite Inspection?

At JLC Home Inspections, we handle all Termite (Wood Destroying Insect Inspections), in house! Meaning, we don’t have to contract this out to another company with another fee and another schedule to coordinate. We pass along those savings to you.

Why choose JLC Home Inspections?

Owned by a Certified Master Inspector who has performed thousands of inspections and with a 2nd inspector who will be a Certified Master Inspector in April 2022, we have done this thousands of times.

What is a Certified Master Inspector?

A Certified Master Inspector has experience and education behind him/her. Not only has he/she passed the NJ State licensing guidelines for the services offered, they also are board certified. Additionally, they have 1,000 fee paid inspections or equivalent hours of training, a minimum of 3 years and have undergone background checks.

What do you look for during a home inspection in NJ?

What is included in a standard home inspection, an overview can be found Here.

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FAQs About NJ Home Inspections