- Proudly Serving The Greater Binghamton Area
Whether you are buying, selling, or maintaining your home, GR8 Home Inspections provides professional and quality service from the initial phone call to the final report delivery. Our certified home inspectors are dedicated to guiding you through the entire inspection process, ensuring you have a comprehensive understanding of your home’s condition.
When you choose GR8 Home Inspections, our inspectors will conduct a thorough walkthrough of your home, meticulously examining every aspect in accordance with the rigorous Standards of Practice established by the New York Real Estate Commission (InterNACHI) and other leading home inspection associations. During this hands-on inspection, we will take the time to educate you on the inner workings of your home, addressing any questions or concerns you may have along the way.
After the inspection, we will provide you with a detailed report that outlines the general condition of your home and its various systems. This easy-to-understand document will highlight any major issues that require immediate attention, as well as identify items that may need ongoing maintenance or monitoring. Accompanied by clear, informative images, our report will serve as a valuable resource, empowering you to make informed decisions about the upkeep and management of your property.
At GR8 Home Inspections, our commitment to professionalism and customer satisfaction is unparalleled. We take pride in our ability to deliver comprehensive, transparent, and actionable information, ensuring that you have the knowledge and tools necessary to make the best choices for your home, whether you are buying, selling, or simply maintaining it.
We invite you to walk along with us while we conduct a thorough inspection of your property.
Once we’ve compiled our notes, we will send you and your agent a detailed report annotating what we found.
We provide follow-up support to ensure you are fully equipped for the next steps in your process.
A home inspection includes checking for any structural issues such as foundation cracks, roof leaks, plumbing issues, electrical wiring, heating/cooling systems, insulation, windows, doors, chimneys, etc. Depending on how big the property is, a home inspection typically takes 2-3 hours.
Ensure all inspection points are free from clutter, including any closets that might lead to a crawlspace or attic, and clearing some space around your home’s perimeter. It’s also important to check the functionality of all built-in appliances, electric, and gas. If you don’t plan to attend the inspection, make sure your inspector has access to the home, and all pets are properly contained or moved.
A home doesn’t pass or fail an inspection. Instead, a home inspection is a thorough audit of your home’s components. In most cases, there will be concerns marked on your home inspection report, but these are strictly informative.
WHILE YOU CAN LEGALLY SKIP A HOME INSPECTION, DOING SO COULD MEAN THAT YOU MAY END UP BUYING A HOME WITH MAJOR ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE FIXED.
While a home inspector may recommend some minor repairs, they are not qualified to make major repairs. He or she can provide information about what needs to be repaired — and it might be helpful to know that information — but the decision to actually do the work lies solely with the homeowner. Not only does this give you the freedom to choose your contractors, but it also helps prevent a conflict of interest.
A home inspection can affect appraisals for two reasons: 1) The inspector may find something wrong with the property that would lower the value of the home, 2) The inspector may find things that need repair which could increase the value of the home. If the inspection finds issues that require repairs, then the seller has to decide whether they want to fix them themselves, or hire someone else to do it. If the buyer wants to purchase the home, he/she must be willing to pay for those repairs.
GR8 Home Inspections provides quality home inspections in and around The Greater Binghamton Area & surrounding areas.