Home inspections are a great way to protect yourself in the purchase of a home. This is often the largest purchase our clients make. It is a good idea to have a professional look at the property prior sale, to protect you from any defects that may cause physical harm, or finanicial hardship.

Most of our inspections are for clients who are purchasing a home. It is always a good idea to have a professional examine the physical elements of your home before purchase, to look for any defects that could impact your safety and/or cause any financial liabilities. We also provide inspections for homeowners before they put their homes on the market. This is a great way to understand and predict what a buyer's inspector may find.  It may help speed up the selling process, as the seller has time to repair maintenance issues prior to sale.  

You do not need to be present for the inspection, however if you are at the inspection, it gives us an opportunity to show you first-hand any issues that we may find.  Also, you will be able to better understand how the systems in your house function.  If you can only be present for part of the inspection, it is most helpful to schedule to join at the end of the timeframe so we can share any major findings. If you're unable to be there, having your agent present on your behalf is often a good idea. 

Payment is accepted at the completion of the inspection. On site, we can accept cash, check, credit card, debit card, Zelle, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Following the inspection, we can provide invoice may be provided with your emailed inspection report for you to complete payment online or by phone with a credit card.

The report will be emailed to you in PDF format within 24 hours of the inspection.  

You, our client, will be the sole owner of the inspection report. If you would like us to copy your real estate agent on the email, we can do that upon your request. Other parties, such as the homeowner, do not have access to the report unless you provide it to them.  

Absolutely. We ask these questions prior to the inspection, so we can better estimate the cost and length of time we will need to complete the inspection. We understand that not everyone will know all the details of the house prior to purchase, just provide us with as much information as possible. 

North Shore Building Consultants does not perform radon testing, however, we can refer you to several third-party contractors that we work with frequently. Please request these contacts at the time of booking the inspection if you are interested. 

No. Our inspections are not pass/fail. We are providing a written report of the current condition of the property. Once you have received the report, you and your agent and/or attorney can decide the course of action you will take with the information provided.

We are not contractors and therefore are unable to provide you with accurate quotes on the cost of repairs.  

We cannot legally provide repair or maintenance services. 

We perform the inspection and provide a report to you in an effort to give you a clear picture of the property at the time of sale. We are not code enforcers and have no legal power to tell homeowners what they must do. Once you recieve the report, your agent and attorney can advise on the actions you should take in your negotiations with the sale.