Beyond Inspection
New Jersey.
Comprehensive and Easy-To-Understand Reports
Our reports feature concise annotations, organized layouts, and a Repair Request Builder tailored for our valued real estate partners.
Our Commitment to You
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The Home Inspection Process
Step One
We welcome you to accompany us as we perform a comprehensive inspection of your property.
Step Two
After gathering our findings, we will provide you and your agent with a comprehensive report, detailing our observations within 24 hours.
Step Three
We offer ongoing support to ensure you are fully prepared for the next stages of your journey.
Our Mission
At DGM Home Inspection, we are dedicated to ensuring your confidence and providing you with comprehensive information for one of the most significant decisions in your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Buying or selling a home can be a stressful experience, but we’re here to ensure you know what to expect during your home inspection.
A home inspection includes checking for any structural issues such as foundation cracks, roof leaks, plumbing issues, electrical wiring, heating/cooling systems, insulation, windows, doors, chimneys, etc. Depending on how big the property is, a home inspection typically takes 2-3 hours.
Ensure all inspection points are free from clutter, including any closets that might lead to a crawlspace or attic, and clearing some space around your home’s perimeter. It’s also important to check the functionality of all built-in appliances, electric, and gas. If you don’t plan to attend the inspection, make sure your inspector has access to the home, and all pets are properly contained or moved.
A home doesn’t pass or fail an inspection. Instead, a home inspection is a thorough audit of your home’s components. In most cases, there will be concerns marked on your home inspection report, but these are strictly informative.
Skipping the home inspection is not recommended, as it could leave you unaware of potential issues with the property that may cost you significantly in the long run.
While a home inspector may recommend some minor repairs, they are not qualified to make major repairs. He or she can provide information about what needs to be repaired — and it might be helpful to know that information — but the decision to actually do the work lies solely with the homeowner. Not only does this give you the freedom to choose your contractors, but it also helps prevent a conflict of interest.
A home inspection can affect appraisals for two reasons: 1) The inspector may find something wrong with the property that would lower the value of the home, 2) The inspector may find things that need repair which could increase the value of the home. If the inspection finds issues that require repairs, then the seller has to decide whether they want to fix them themselves, or hire someone else to do it. If the buyer wants to purchase the home, he/she must be willing to pay for those repairs.