Top Reasons a Current Homeowner Should Get a Home Inspection

The primary reason for a current homeowner to get a home inspection is to help catch small problems before they become big problems. For example, water leaks can often go undetected for long periods of time if the damage is behind walls or in the attic or crawlspace. Home inspectors have the knowledge and tools to help find those type of issues. As homeowner, it is much better on your wallet to repair a minor water leak for $200 than to have it go undetected and incur a potential $2,000 to $3,000 structural repair a few years later.
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Another top reason is for the health and safety of the occupants. Modern building standards are always changing based upon knowledge gained as unsafe practices are revealed (and litigated). It is prudent to stay advised on how your home could be upgraded to improve safety and, where feasible, to perform those upgrades. Sometimes undertaking an upgrade can reduce your home insurance premiums and, depending upon how long you plan to stay in your house, might help to pay for most or all the upgrade costs. So, when considering a major upgrade, it is advised that you also talk to your home insurance company.

Many types of upgrades can also increase the market value of your house. A house that is well-maintained, having had regular home inspections, could be a strong selling point if and when it comes time to sell your home. So, you might want to also talk to your realtor about the potential long-term benefits of getting regular home inspections.