A Typical Home Inspection Scenario

The process of getting a home inspection on a house usually starts by having the client or buyer contacting a home inspector to get information on the inspector's qualifications, their availability, and the inspection fees. If the buyer is satisfied with the information obtained then they will schedule an appointment for a home inspection of their intended purchase. The inspector will then make the proper arrangements to gain access to the property for the inspection and on the scheduled date go to the house and perform his or her inspection. The buyer typically comes to the inspection as well where they gain valuable knowledge on the workings of the home. The results of the inspection are then documented in a home inspection report by the inspector, which is then presented to the buyer or client. For confidentiality, a home inspector will not deliver a home inspection report to any person other than the client of the home inspector without the client's consent. Then as needed the buyer can contact the inspector to clarify any question they may have regarding the findings in the home inspection report.

Metro Capitol home inspections comply with the requirements set forth by the State of Maryland and Washington, D.C. A typical home inspection is performed by an inspector who is fully licensed and insured, and has passed the national home inspectors’ exam.

Our reports, written in a clear and concise manner, are sectioned into major building systems with the respective subsystems inspected listed at the top of the report followed by the observation section documenting observed defects, adverse conditions and related recommendations. Every Metro Capitol inspection assesses the physical conditon of the home including:

• Roofs, Gutters & Flashing	• Electrical Systems
• Foundation & Structure	• Plumbing Systems
• Exterior & Interior Walls	• Basement & Crawl Spaces
• Doors & Windows	• Site Location
• Insulation & Ventillation	• Decks & Porches
• Heating & Cooling Systems

The report includes color photographs to further clarify observations documented in the report. Metro Capitol maintains insurance for general liability and against errors and omissions in the performance of a home inspection.

The Home Inspection Report

The home inspection report includes a description of any material defects noted during the inspection, along with any recommendations that certain experts be retained to determine the extent of the defects and any corrective action that should be taken. A "material defect" that poses an unreasonable risk to people on the property is conspicuously identified as such. The home inspection report is not an appraisal and should not be used as such for any purpose. An estimate of the cost to repair any defect found during a home inspection may be included in a home inspection report if the report identifies the source of the estimate, the estimate is stated as a range of costs and the report states that the parties should consider obtaining an estimate from a contractor who performs the type of repair involved.

To view a sample Home Inspection Report from Metro Capitol, please click here.