“Quality” is a word that never seems to grow old when it comes to services and products. Everyone I talk to wants “quality” food, “quality” service, “quality” jobs, “quality” pay, and so on. The word, however, can often become so trite, so overused, that it almost seems to lose its meaning. What exactly does the word “quality” mean, anyway?
The word “quality” according to Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary, is defined as a “degree of excellence.” It is a product that is excellent in kind, superb in its fashion. It is professional, done with the highest standards in mind, in a most efficient and beautiful way. Taking this definition into account, quality home inspections aim to provide a meticulous home inspection with superb service. Not only will the home inspector aim to check your home thoroughly, he or she will also provide a detailed report and check back with you as soon as possible to alert you as to the situation of your home.
First, quality home inspections will check every wall, room, crack, hole, and so on. A home inspector who intends to perform a superb service will bring along some flashlights by which he or she can see every little intricate mark in the home walls and appliances, and will check issues that may turn out to be nothing at all. He or she does this not to make life miserable for the homeowner or potential home buyer, but to take his job seriously. It is to the benefit of the consumer that inspections are done in this manner.
Next, quality home inspections will provide a detailed report of the inspection time—with photos. The goal of the home inspection is not to file a report on the house problems only, but to educate the consumer about them—someone who knows very little about inspections, what to check for, and what signs should indicate something is wrong with the home. A quality inspection will feature the inspector sitting down with the homeowner and saying, “This is a problem I found in your home, and this is why the issue is a problem. This is where the problem can lead to, and this is the seriousness of the issue.” The photographs should enhance the conversation so that even the homeowner is convinced of his or her problems by the time the inspector leaves the home.
Lastly, quality home inspections will be quick about getting back to you. If the problem is severe enough, you may be forced to abandon your home for some months’ time so as to allow someone to come in and tackle the problem. An insect infestation of some sort may cause you to move in with someone else until the problem is solved.
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