We've all done it: called around for the best price when looking to hire someone or buy something. No one wants to pay more than they have to, but when it comes to hiring a home inspector or any other professional, cost should not dictate your choice.
No matter how often this point is emphasized, I still receive calls from people who begin our conversation with the question, "How much do you charge?" Before inquiring about cost, you should be asking the following questions:
What are the home inspector's qualifications and how long have they been performing inspections?
Unlike British Columbia and Alberta, where home inspectors are now required to be licensed, there is no requirement in Ontario for home inspectors belong to an association or is it a regulatory body governing their conduct.
This means one can call a home inspector.
Buyers should always check to make sure the home inspector is a member of at least one of the following professional associations:
Ontario Association of Approved Inspectors (OAHI): a member of the Canadian Association of Home Inspectors (CAHPI) www.oahi.com
National Association of Certified Inspectors (NACHI) www.nachi.org
Certified Master Inspector Certification Board (CMI) to www.certifiedmasterinspector.org
American Society of Home Inspectors at www.ashi.org
All associations have a strict code of ethics and standards of practice.
Many home inspectors entering the profession after obtaining the certification / license in any of the trades (electrical, construction, engineering technician, gas, plumbing).
In addition, they should also have successfully completed the educational- and practical-experience requirements for at least one of the recognized professional home-inspection associations.
A qualified professional inspector will not mind showing you their membership card. Also ask how many years and how many inspections they have completed. Another way to check credentials is to visit the association's website (as listed on the previous page) to view a list of their members.
Home inspectors who advertise as being "fully insured" will have general liability and errors and omissions insurance coverage. Will you receive a copy of the home-inspection report on site? Most home inspectors will provide a copy of the report
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