What is a home inspection and why do I need one?

Before we tell you why get a home inspection, let’s talk about what it is. A home inspection can save you headaches before you move into what you thought was a dream home. It is easy to overlook problem areas when you are caught up in the house itself, your mind is filled with where you are to put the furniture, more than it is on whether the furnace is in good working order. This is where a good home inspection can save you from a small amount to a huge pile of trouble. A home inspection from Lakes Area Home Inspections is a little like an insurance policy. You hire us, trained professionals, to look at the house with a critical eye and find the problem areas. We are trained to look for areas that need repair or which contain defects. Many of these are not visible to the naked eye, such as cracked foundation or worn-out plumbing. This is what we, the home inspectors are looking for. Without a home inspection, you have no recourse against the seller. It is the only thing that stands between you and the seller in negotiating a fair price. Without the home inspection, you could face thousands of dollars in repairs that were not disclosed during the purchase process.