Frequently Asked Questions

Questions You Should Ask When Choosing A Home Inspection Service

Choosing a home inspection company is an important decision for every home buyer. A thorough, pre-purchase inspection of a house is your best defense against unwanted surprises after you move into your new home. For a relatively small fee, you can save yourself thousands, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars on your home investment. As trained and practicing home inspectors, PJM Home Inspections has the ability to identify potential costly and hazardous existing conditions pertainsing to your investment.

We'll try to give you some insight into what questions you should ask when selecting a home inspection service. Even if you don't choose PJM Home Inspections, we'd like to help you make an educated decision.

The Company

• Do you have Errors & Omissions insurance?
  Yes, we do carry Errors & Omissions insurance.

• Do you encourage the client to attend the inspection?
  We always encourage buyers to attend the inspection. Buyers that attend have a better understanding of the property as viewed by the inspector and are better able to read and interpret the final report. The buyer's attendance also helps them understand the scope of a home inspection as well as the limitations.

• How soon can you typically schedule an inspection?
  An inspection can usually be scheduled within one or two days.

• How long will the inspection take?
  A typical inspection of a 2400 square foot house will take about 2-3 hours.

• How much will the inspection cost?
  The inspection fees vary depending on the size and age of the house. A full inspection of a 2400 square foot house is about $300.00. Call our office at 520 400-4192 for a quote.

The Report

• What will the inspection report include?
  A full inspection covers the Site/Grounds, Exterior, Structural Components, Foundation, Roof, Attic, Insulation, Ventilation, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating / AC, Garage, Kitchen, Bathrooms, and Interior. In most cases, PJM Home Inspections provides municipal public parcel information pertaining to your investment and topographical maps and photos. This information can prove to be invaluable to any renovating or zoning aspirations you may have after your purchase.

• Will you prepare a written report?
  Yes, we prepare an extensive computer-generated report that generally runs 15-35 pages. Included is a Report Overview that will let you quickly review the recommended improvements to the home. The report is narrative in nature so that you can read, in plain english, the results of the home inspection. A maintenance schedule is also provided for your home.

• How soon is the report available?
  The overview is available the same day, the full report takes a little longer.

• Can we see a sample of your report?
  You can receive a sample report by contacting our office at 520 400-4192.

To contact PJM Home Inspections, call our office at (520) 400-4192.