Tips for How to Choose Your

Inspector & What to Expect

Choosing your home inspector should be an informed choice, and we encourage you to do your research and call other companies. We are confident that the quality of services offered by Granite (coupled with our uncompromising dedication to do the most thorough inspection possible for your home while educating and informing you about the functions of your home) will exceed your expectations.

When looking for an inspector, be sure to ask questions, and no question is too small or inconsequential. We at Granite realize how important your home is, and we would expect these questions and considerations from any homeowner who values his or her own property.

• Is the company certified?
(Granite is ASHI Certified & State Licensed!)

• What is the company’s reputation?
(Granite Inspection Group has an outstanding reputation – please see our testimonials page for a showcase of what our clients say about us!)

• What is the level of service the company will provide?
(Granite provides thorough, exemplary service- just ask our clients!)

• Are the inspectors Full Time or Part Time?
(Granite’s inspectors are all career oriented professionals, and are all Full Time Inspectors.)

• Find out if the company will climb on the roof, crawl through the attic & crawl space, open the electrical panel, look for destroying insects and organisms and operate all appliances and equipment.
(Granite Inspection Group will!)

• Are inspection hours flexible to fit with your schedule?
(Granite understands your busy lifestyle, and will do everything we can to ensure your inspection is scheduled suitably.)

• Is there a written report provided? If so, when will you receive the report?
(Granite will provide computerized reports and most test results on-site.)

• Are you encouraged to attend the inspection & ask questions?
(Granite Inspection Group appreciates questions, and encourages attendance at the inspection.)

• Will you have unlimited access to the company for questions & follow up?
(Granite is readily available for any further inquiry, and wants you to be confident in understanding your inspection results.)

• Does the company carry Insurance?
(Granite Inspection Group does!)

What to Expect & How to Prepare for Your Home Inspection

• For safety reasons, inspectors are not allowed to turn utilities on, light pilot lights, power up or plug in appliances. Make sure gas, electrical and water utilities are on, lights are lit and all appliances are operational.

• Inspectors are not allowed to remove sealed or secured access openings or move stored items placed there by the owner. Confirm electrical panels, water and gas meters and all access openings to attic areas, eave and crawl spaces are accessible.

• If the home owner has aggressive pets, please have them secured before the inspector arrives.

• It’s best to be present at the inspection and be available if he or she has questions.

• If you have special concerns for your home, be sure to let the inspector know!
(A great example would be if it recently rained and you saw water in the basement the last time you visited the home. However, your inspection occurred on a beautiful and sunny day and no signs of water were present at that time. You should make him or her aware of this issue.)

Granite Inspection Group’s
Commitment to Ethical Inspections

At Granite Inspection Group we are passionate about the integrity of our inspections. Because our focus is on inspections and inspections only, our customers feel 100% confident that our work is honest and thorough.