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Real estate contracts often contain contingency clauses that allow buyers to inspect the property physically (usually at their expense.) This inspection provides a comprehensive review of the infrastructure of the property.
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Which inspections to order is usually a matter of observation and knowledge of what is critical to a particular region or area. Below is a list of the three most common types of inspection:
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Structural Pest Control
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To determine any active infestation by wood destroying organisms
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Section I on the report will be items that need immediate attention because of active infestation and lenders usually want the work performed prior to funding the loan
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Section II on the report will be items that could cause infestation and, if not corrected, could cause damage
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Physical Inspection
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This inspection encompasses roof, plumbing, electrical, heating and any other accessible area of the structure
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A detailed report will be written with recommendations for repair or for further inspection by a specialist
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Other Common Inspections
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Water Conservation
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Well and Septic
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Seismic
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Hazardous Materials
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Energy Audit
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Contractors Home Inspection
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Chimney Inspection
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Heating and Air Conditioning
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Structural Engineering
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Geotechnical
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Zoning and Building Permit Compliance
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