You’ve made an offer on a home and need to make sure that you aren’t sinking your hard-earned savings into a lemon. A buyer’s home inspection will provide you with the due diligence you need to either move forward with the deal or move on to a different one.
A buyer’s home inspection is designed to thoroughly examine the critical systems and operational items inside and outside a home. This enables you to make informed decisions as to whether or not a home is worth purchasing. Should any issues be found during the home inspection, you as the buyer may have increased leverage in any price negotiations.
A buyer’s home inspection usually takes us a few hours, during which we welcome buyers to be present. Sellers, typically, are not welcome. This gives us the ability to connect with you and deliver our key findings in person so you can ask us questions and get the answers you need.
Following the inspection, we deliver a comprehensive report that includes all our findings and recommendations about how to address any issues discovered in the course of our inspection.
During a buyer’s inspection, we examine everything visible from the roof down to the foundation, inside and outside a home. We make sure it’s all structurally sound and well maintained.
Then we go through all the operational items and appliances to make sure they all function the way they should.
If we can’t confirm that something is working the way it needs to, we note our findings and make a recommendation in our inspection report about how to deal with it.
At Lucent, we rely on years of experience in the home inspection and construction industries to inform each and every inspection we do. We pride ourselves on uncovering what other inspectors might miss and making sure you get more value out of your inspection than you pay for.
Buyer’s Home Inspection Pricing & Additional Inspection Services
We offer comprehensive home inspections at a competitive price and pride ourselves on ensuring you get all the information you need about the home you’re buying.
Given our dedication to transparency, there are two important things you need to know about the cost of a home inspection.
First, opting for a “cheap” home inspection can be a recipe for disaster when buying a home. There’s nothing worse than moving into a house only to find out that you need to unexpectedly sink thousands of dollars into it.
Second, not all tests and specialty inspections are included in a standard home inspection. Additional inspection services may be recommended should we discover unique issues.
Here are some of the additional services your home inspector may recommend:
Radon Testing
Well Inspection
Well Water Testing
Termite Inspection
Mold Inspection
Mold Testing
Chimney Inspection
Sewer Line Inspection
Septic Inspection
What Our Home Inspection Customers Are Saying
I would highly recommend Greg with Lucent Property Inspections. Greg was very thorough with his inspections and had no problem answering any questions we have. Inspections were very detailed even if it’s a minor repair. Thank you!
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Tanner Bowen
3/31/2024
Excellent service in a very timely fashion. Received a complete report with pictures that we were able to use in negotiations. Would highly recommend!
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Pat Graber
3/17/2024
Greg was very helpful, informative and above all reliable answered all my questions good service all around thank you Greg for your help.
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Will T.
3/04/2024
Greg was amazing and very timely. I needed a home inspection with a quick turn around and Greg made it work. He’s really dedicated to helping others out. He was very helpful and thorough when describing everything as we are first time home buyers.
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Alexis Peck
2/06/2024
I would highly recommend Greg with Lucent Home Inspections. He was very thorough with his inspections. His communication was great. He provided information in an easy to understand way. We will definitely use his services again!
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Kelsey Designe
2/01/2024
Greg was super punctual, professional and gave a very thorough inspection. He was extremely knowledgeable and also very patient in walking through any questions I had. Can only recommend!!
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Erin Dullard
1/24/2024
Greg was great! He was flexible with us getting our home inspection completed. His reports are amazing. Greg is very knowledgeable about home inspections. Greg's services went above and beyond expected. He has a services that provides each item in the home that needs fixed. I highly recommend Greg to anyone looking for a good home inspector!
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Graham H.
1/11/2024
Greg did a nice job performing a pre-sale inspection for us during our due diligence phase of purchasing a commercial property. Communications were clear, concise and timely. I would recommend him to others and utilize his services for future projects.
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Bill P.
11/30/2023
We really appreciated Greg and Lucent Property Inspections. He has done a number of home inspections for us. His work is quality and extremely helpful. Definitely worth the investment and time. He is very easy to work with, and will come out in a timely manner. We would highly recommend his services.
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Trudy Weaver
10/23/2023
Paige McGown (Cornelious) Greg did an awesome job not only inspecting our home but explaining everything and making sure we had the tools to get the repairs made the right way. He even provided me with sample reports to show what I was supposed to get from the seller showing that the problem had been remedied and was now safe. This gave me an extra layer of assurance because we are out of state buyers and would not be there before closing. I definitely recommend him to anyone needing a home inspection!
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Notchie fish
10/17/2023
Buyer’s Inspection FAQ
Should buyers be present during their inspection?
As a buyer, being present at your home inspection gives you an opportunity to speak with the inspector and have them show you items they have taken issues with. As a result, it is recommended.
Who attends a buyer’s inspection?
It’s up to you! Now we aren’t real estate agents, but we recommend that sellers not attend a buyer’s inspection. When they do, buyers typically don’t feel comfortable asking as many questions as they otherwise would. Agents on the other hand are fine.
When does a buyer’s home inspection happen?
A buyers home inspection typically happens after a potential buyer has placed an offer on a home and before they have made any significant financial commitments.
What does an inspection not cover?
A buyer’s home inspection typically does not include any items an inspector can not visually examine. This can include things like radon testing, termite inspection, septic inspection and more.
What’s included in the inspection report?
Every home inspector’s report will be different. Our reports include a summary of our findings plus in-depth analysis of roofing, exterior, structure, interior, electrical, heating, cooling, insulation, plumbing. Our reports also include photos of problem items. See an example report here.
What are common problems buyer’s home inspections uncover?
Issues related to structural integrity, masonry, roofing, plumbing, electrical, insulation, ventilation, crawl spaces, attics, and poor maintenance are the most common types of issues we encounter. With all that being said, every home has its own unique quirks that the untrained eye can easily miss. That’s why you need an experienced and licensed home inspector if you want to uncover them.
What can a buyer ask for after an inspection?
After a home inspection, a buyer can ask for a seller to repair or replace problem items. Or, the buyer can just ask for the equivalent price to be deducted from the sale price of the home. However, the seller is not obligated to agree to either option.
Who will inspect the home?
Hopefully you pick us for your next home inspection. If you do, our owner Greg Bradle will be glad to come inspect your home and delight you with his outstanding customer service.
