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What is a Home Inspection?

Buying a home can be a confusing and stressful process. Not only do you need to consider things such as price and location, you also have to worry about whether the house itself has any problems that could become costly surprises down the road.
The Home Inspection is an unbiased, professional assessment of the condition of the house. It provides you an expert opinion and professional report on the condition of the physical structure and various systems within a house. Giving you peace of mind on what is likely the largest purchase you’ll ever make.
In order to prepare the report, the inspector will conduct a visual inspection of the house. The inspection process typically takes about 3 hours to complete. This of course may vary, according to the size and condition of the home. We strongly encourage you to attend the inspection. This will give you a chance to ask questions and become familiar with the systems of the home.
Items that will typically be included in an inspection are:
1. Structure
2. Roof and attic
3. Foundation
4. Interior
5. Electrical system
6. Plumbing system
7. Heating and air conditioning systems
8. Kitchen
9. Bathrooms
10. And more…
Additional items and systems unique to a particular home can also be inspected.
When the inspection is complete, well tell you of any problems that were discovered and discuss them with you. We will also tell you about any routine maintenance that should be performed, as well as answer any questions you may have. You’ll also receive a full written report of the inspection.
Our goal is to discover and inform you of anything we find that might affect your purchase decision. Well tell you about any problems we find, and make repair recommendations. Well also inform you of what maintenance tasks are required to keep the home and its systems in top condition.
Call Professional Edge Home Inspection to schedule an inspection at 616-430-1555.

Pre-Purchase Inspection

When buying a home, you should always have a professional home inspection performed. You need to know exactly what you are getting. Making your buying decision much easier and more confident.
What will an inspection do for you?

· We’ll report on any major issues in need of repair or replacement.
· We’ll help you with minor issues and maintenance to help you preserve the   home.
· Safety issues will be reported, to keep you and your family safe.
· Give you negotiating power. Many times if major items or safety issues are found you will be able to negotiate repairs or a lower selling price.


When we inspect the home we will look at the systems that make up the building such as:
· Structural elements, foundation, framing etc.
· Plumbing systems.
· Roofing.
· Electrical systems.
· Heating and air conditioning systems.
· Painting, siding etc.
For a no obligation quote or to schedule an appointment call 616-430-1555.

Seller Inspection

Seller Inspections (sometimes referred to as pre-listing inspections) are becoming more popular in this competitive buyers market. The inspector completes the inspection and generates a report for the seller. The seller can then have available multiple copies of the report for potential buyers that tour the home for sale.
Advantages to the seller and their agent

  • You have the opportunity to choose the inspector rather than be at the mercy of the buyer’s choice.
  • The inspection can be scheduled at your convince.
  • It might alert you of any item of immediate concern.
  • The seller can assist the inspector during the inspection, something normally not done during a buyer’s inspection.
  • You can have the inspector correct any misstatements in the inspection report before it is generated.
  • The report can help realistically price the home if problems exist.
  • The report can help substantiate a higher asking price if problems don’t exist or have been corrected.
  • A seller inspection reveals problems ahead of time which:
Might make the home show better.
Giver the seller time to make repairs and shop for competitive contractors.
Permits the seller to attach repair estimates or paid invoices to the inspection report.
Removes over-inflated buyers procured estimates from the negotiation table.
  • The report might alert sellers to any immediate safety issues found, before agents and visitors tour the home.
  • The report provides a third-party, unbiased opinion to offer the potential buyer.
  • A seller inspection permits a clean inspection report to be used as a marketing tool.
  • A seller inspection is the ultimate gesture in forthrightness on the part of the seller.
  • A report might relieve a prospective buyer’s unfound suspicions, before they walk away.
  • A seller inspection lightens negotiations and 11th-hour renegotiations.
  • The report might encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency, the deal is less likely to fall apart the way they often do when a buyer’s inspection unexpectedly reveals a problem, last minute.
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  • Here’s how it works.

Professional Edge will perform the inspection.
We will provide you with any or all of the following (your choice):

  1. Up to 5 copies of the report
  2. A CD containing a copy of the report so you or your agent can make additional copies as needed
  3. We will host a copy of the report on our web site

For more information or to schedule an inspection call Professional Edge today at 616-430-1555.