So, you want to prioritize home repairs this year, but don’t know where to begin. If you’ve recently purchased your home, chances are good that you had a professional home inspection completed prior to purchase. You should have received a written inspection report at that time, which would specifically note the repair recommendations for your home. If you cannot locate the report, contact either the home inspector or your real estate agent for a copy.
Many buyers simply file away the inspection report after receiving it, but it is meant to be an active resource for homeowners. If you don’t take action and repair certain items mentioned in the report, those same items could become obstacles for you when you later try to sell your home. If neglected, some smaller repairs could also become bigger fixes. And bigger fixes often come with bigger price tags. So, it’s best to keep your home inspection report handy as a reference guide for repairs.
If you’ve owned your home for many years, you may never have had a professional home inspection completed. Only in more recent years have home inspections become a standard practice for buyers, prior to purchase. Whether preparing to sell, or just trying to keep up with maintenance needs, it’s worthwhile for current homeowners to consider a professional inspection of their property.
In south central Wisconsin, home inspections typically run between $250-300.00 and are 2 to 3 hours long. Properties with greater square footage may run higher and longer. Seek service quotes ahead of time, so you’ll know what you will be charged. Payment is generally due immediately, once the inspection is completed.
For reputable home inspectors in your area, seek a variety of referrals from friends/family/colleagues, mortgage lenders, and/or real estate agents. Home inspector associations can also be a good source, but they may not always have members in your specific area.
Many buyers simply file away the inspection report after receiving it, but it is meant to be an active resource for homeowners. If you don’t take action and repair certain items mentioned in the report, those same items could become obstacles for you when you later try to sell your home. If neglected, some smaller repairs could also become bigger fixes. And bigger fixes often come with bigger price tags. So, it’s best to keep your home inspection report handy as a reference guide for repairs.
If you’ve owned your home for many years, you may never have had a professional home inspection completed. Only in more recent years have home inspections become a standard practice for buyers, prior to purchase. Whether preparing to sell, or just trying to keep up with maintenance needs, it’s worthwhile for current homeowners to consider a professional inspection of their property.
In south central Wisconsin, home inspections typically run between $250-300.00 and are 2 to 3 hours long. Properties with greater square footage may run higher and longer. Seek service quotes ahead of time, so you’ll know what you will be charged. Payment is generally due immediately, once the inspection is completed.
For reputable home inspectors in your area, seek a variety of referrals from friends/family/colleagues, mortgage lenders, and/or real estate agents. Home inspector associations can also be a good source, but they may not always have members in your specific area.
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