Do you typically pay for a separate septic tank inspection in addition to the standard home inspection when purchasing a home?  In my area, the septic tank companies are saying they will need to pump the tank ($400) b...

My wife and I are in the process of negotiating our first home purchase and we have just completed the home inspection.  We settled on a price that is close to the seller’s asking, but the inspection brought up four m...

Does anyone have experience dealing with Chicago city inspectors? I'm doing some repair-and-replace structural renovations (not moving walls or making any additions) on a three-flat on the North Side / Lakeview area a...

Any else have trouble finding building inspectors that do commercial properties? I am in Milwaukee area and it seems like most inspectors shy away from buildings. Unfortunately the one I used to use retired this past ...

I'm new to REI and this is my first inspection report. Based on the report it seems like the house is going to fall apart tommorow. How do I read the report and know what is important or not?

I'm a new investor and I have seen a few times in the area I'm looking to invest in, homes going into contingency but then being relisted. There is one home in particular that I've been interested in that had this hap...

Hello Everyone. After an inspection report is completed, do the sellers have to use contractors that the buyer chooses? As the seller, can I pick whoever I want since I'm paying for the repairs?;  Or, is it up to the ...

Hi all, I just got the inspection done on duplex that I had on contract on for about  5 months ( its a sort sale). The duplex needs a new roof, new windows, update with the electrical outlet, it has termites and moist...

Hello BP family. I received this inspection report and I am just wondering if the defects on there are fairly standard or if this looks like an absolute disaster. The property is very inexpensive and I am budgeting fo...

I am looking for a simple but concise property inspection checklist.