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FAQ

Why Choose Dun-Rite Home Inspection?

  1. Choosing the right home inspector can be difficult. Unlike most professionals you hire, you probably won't meet your inspector until the inspection. Furthermore, different inspectors have varying qualifications, equipment, experience, reporting methods, and pricing. 

  2. Dun-Rite Home Inspection inspectors are not only Licensed and Certified Professional Inspectors. They are Certified Master Inspectors​.

  3. We adhere to the InterNACHI $25,000 Honor Guarantee. 

  4. We are a Home Advisor and Angi Elite Service Provider.

  5. We use infrared technology to help find deficiencies not readily visible to the naked eye. 

  6. We provide exceptional customer service. (Check our reviews)

  7. Ultimately, however, a quality, thorough home inspection depends heavily on the individual inspector’s own effort. If you honor us by permitting Dun-Rite Home Inspection to inspect your home or home purchase, I guarantee that our inspectors will give you their very best effort. It not just a guarantee. It's our promise.​

How Do I (The Client) Prepare For The Home Inspection?

  1. Read and understand the inspector's promise to you​. (The last item in the answer above.)

  2. Read the Home Inspection Standards of Practice (State of Illinois) (InterNACHI), the InterNACHI Code of Ethics, the home inspection agreement that we sign before we begin the home inspection at the property, the entire inspection report(s) and not just the summary.

  3. Understand the inspector's responsibility: 
    ​3.1. The home inspector is not an expert but a generalist. The home inspector can inspect a home and report upon the home’s condition as it was at the time of the inspection. This is the main responsibility of the home inspector. 
    3.2. The most important thing for a homeowner to realize is that things will break. As time goes on, parts of the house will wear out, break down, deteriorate, leak, or simply stop working. 
    3.3. A home inspection does not include predictions of future events, house warranties, or guarantees that nothing will ever go wrong. Future events (such as roof leaks, water intrusion, plumbing leaks, and heating failures) are not within the scope of a home inspection and are not the responsibility of the home inspector. They are the responsibility of the homeowner. 
    3.4. The home inspection and report are based on the observations made on the date of the inspection, and not a prediction of future conditions. The home inspection will not reveal every issue that exists or ever could exist, but only those material defects observed on the date of the inspection.

  4. Understand buying a home can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes a written report, a checklist, photographs, environmental reports, and what the inspector himself says during the inspection. All this, combined with the seller's disclosure and what you notice yourself and it can make the experience even more overwhelming. 

  5. One of the most important things to do is relax, trust and rely on your team. Your team consists of any combination of the following: All of Dun-Rite Home Inspection, your spouse/partner, your family, your realtor, your lender, your venders and contractors.  If there is anyone on this list you don't trust, you should not use them.​​​

What Do I Do During The Inspection?

  1. Come prepared to walk and learn.

  2. I invite you to walk with me during your inspection.

  3. But, you don't have to. I will come get you and show you everything about your house that's important for you to know and the report is very thorough and we take lots of photos. 

  4. Feel free to ask me questions while we walk around the property. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to ask me while we're moving through the inspection process.

  5. Take your own notes:  
    5.1. Questions for the inspector you want to make sure get answered before the inspection is concluded.
    5.2. Questions for your realtor or lender based on findings during the inspection.
    5.3. Lists of venders or contractors you may want to consult.
    5.4. Ideas, possibilities and recommendations outside the normal scope of a home inspection.
    5.5. Any other thoughts and ideas that come to mind .

What If I Can't Attend The Inspection?

  1. We understand people have work and other obligations and can't always attend the inspection.

  2. We do a lot of inspection of out of town, relocating and investor clients.

  3. Paperwork and payment can be handled via email and online.

  4. The report is very thorough and we take lots of photos. It will almost be like you were there.

  5. You can always call use with questions and concerns regarding your report. 

What Really Matters?

  1. Material Defects:
    1.1. We are responsible for writing in the inspection report the defects that we both observe during the inspection and deem (or consider) to be material.
    1.2. While some seemingly less significant observations will be including in the report, a material defect is very serious and must be further evaluated and corrected immediately by a qualified contractor or professional.
    1.3. For ease of use, the summary section will contain items ranging from regular and deferred maintenance concerns, moderate concerns, immediate and significant concerns, electrical concerns and safety concerns. Any section could contain concerns considered to be material defects. (See answer 2 below)
    1.4. Understand that despite it's completeness, the summary section is not the entire inspection report. We recommend that you read and understand the entire inspection report and ask question about anything you find in the report.

  2. Understanding that most of the findings in your inspection report will be maintenance recommendations, ages and life expectancies for the various systems and components of the home and minor imperfections. All useful items to know about. However, what really matters falls into four major categories: 
    2.1. Major Defects: Failing foundation or structure, worn out roof, numerous non-working windows and dilapidated siding.
    2.2. Things that lead to major defects: Areas that may allow moisture intrusion i.e. missing caulk around windows and doors, damaged or missing roof flashing or gaps around exterior light fixtures
    2.3. Things that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy, or insure the home: Outdated electrical, such as, active knob and tube wiring, a non-working water heater or furnace.
    2.4. Safety hazards: Missing hand or guard rails, exposed wiring, gas leaks and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 

  3. Anything fitting the four major categories should be addressed. Often, serious problems can be corrected cost effectively to protect life, property and investment. 

  4. Realize most sellers are honest and are often surprised to learn concerns uncovered during an inspection. But, are under no obligation to repair everything mentioned in the report. No home is perfect. ​

  5. Keep things in perspective. Do not kill your deal over things that do not matter. It is inappropriate to demand that a seller address deferred maintenance, conditions already listed on the seller's disclosure, or nit-picky items.

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