Have a Question About Your Home Inspection? 

A home inspection performed by General Inspection is a professional, complete, visual, non-intrusive examination of a home's mechanical systems and physical structural elements. We emphasize identifying existing or potential problems affecting a purchaser's buying decision. A professionally written report with photos showing noted defects is emailed by the next business day. This document is valuable for negotiations, warranties, insurance, financing, and closing.

A home is the largest purchase most people will ever make. It makes sense to find out as much as possible about the house you are interested in before buying. That way, you can avoid costly surprise repairs and problems with your new home. Our report will also advise you on what maintenance is required to keep your home in good condition. A professional inspection performed by General Inspection will give you a clear picture of the many systems and structural elements that make up the property. If you are selling your home, a listing inspection will point out any potential problems that might be uncovered later by the buyer's inspector. Finding them early will allow you to address them before listing your home, making for a faster and smoother sale.

Our standard inspection report covers the house's major mechanical systems and structural elements. The Inspection complies with the "Standards of Practice" set forth by LSHBI, ASHI and InterNACHI. This includes the condition of the home's heating and air conditioning systems, plumbing and electrical systems, roof, foundation, attic and visible insulation, walls, doors, windows, and all visible structures. 

No, you aren't required to be there for the Inspection. But it is helpful for you to be present. It's a valuable learning experience for most people and will help you get the most benefit from the Inspection. By following the inspector, you can ask questions directly, and the inspector can explain maintenance tips for specific areas. You'll be able to understand the finished report best and get the most benefit from it by having been there during the Inspection.

The time will vary depending on the home's size and condition. For most homes, 2-3 hours is typical. But it may take longer for larger homes or homes in poor condition. Your home is our top priority! We will take the time necessary to inspect problems identified during the Inspection.

Absolutely. A professional inspection of a new home is important. We offer punch list and building phase inspections. We can spot potential problems early while they are still easy to correct. Arranging an inspection before the interior walls are finished is especially valuable. As building professionals, we may find problem areas where a sub-contractor or builder made mistakes or did not finish their work properly.

You should inspect your own home as well. We use our experience and a systematic evaluation based on a checklist of over 2000 items in the home. Even if you are very familiar with home construction, you will benefit from the training and experience of a professional Home Inspector. Most purchase agreements are pending the results of a Home Inspection. Our professionally written report with digital photos of cited defects is a valuable resource for negotiations, warranties, insurance, and financing. We are familiar with all the systems of a home and how they work and need to be maintained, but we also know what to look for to tell us that they are getting ready to fail. But beyond the technical expertise and experience a professional inspector brings, it is important to remember that the inspector remains an impartial third party. Suppose you are involved in buying or selling a house. In that case, you can't remain completely unemotional about the house, which may cloud your judgment. The professional inspector will provide an objective outside reporting of the facts.

Our report will tell you the house's condition, including needed repairs. Every house is going to be flawed. It is up to you to decide how any problems the Inspection uncovers might affect your decision to purchase. If major problems are discovered, you should discuss with your agent to try negotiating with the seller to have them repaired before closing the deal. The seller may lower the price or offer more favorable contract terms. Ultimately, the decision rests with you, but knowing about potential problems before you buy gives you the power to negotiate and make the best decisions.

No. The code of ethics of The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), and the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors (LSBHI) prohibits its members from doing repair work on properties they inspect. This assures that there will never be any conflict of interest by the inspector. We aim to provide an unbiased, objective third-party report on the home's condition.