they will probably insist on using their approved inspectors and appraisers.9.

No inspector will be able to determine the condition of water lines that are in the walls and floor unless the water is turned on or they otherwise pressure test the lines.

list of thing to do when evaluating the physical condition of a property and you have little to no rehab experience.....call an inspector

The only thing I might add is that you could consider hiring a home inspector who has experience as a contractor and/or rehabber to get repair cost estimates, rather than a contractor.

mother hire an inspector to inspector home before purchasing a foreclose from the bank. the inspector wrote on his report that he was not able to inspect heat and water system because they were turned off. my mother went ahead and purchase the home. now that the title is under her name, she now can call Nstar to turn on the water and heat system. after the heat and water was turned on, we noticed that room and hallway basement heater weren't working. also the heater system was leaking water and making notice. there was water pipe leaking as well. anything that has to do with water and gas is health hazard for this reason i ask is it suppose to be the bank who should be liable for all issues. i said because they did not turn on the water and heat system the time the inspector so he can inspect everything tortuous. and also for not telling my mother that the house is health risk. this kind of stuff can cause fireplease feedback is neededpleasei beg you all

The C/O inspector will be out next week but we already know what they will require, and most things are not the big ticket items on my list.

When my inspector is going over a house, it takes him a couple of hours.

The building inspector was insistant that he didnt want another house there PERIOD.

Offer that, and don't go higher just to get it.Yes, you can bring in an inspector, contractors, appraiser, whatever to have a look ahead of time.

The inspector that inspected the house was consider of selling his and buy ours.