Information for property residents regarding what to expect for an upcoming inspection.
Q: How long will the inspection take?
A: The inspection will last about 20 minutes for Marketplace Homes inspections. Inspections ordered by other partner companies can take 30+ minutes, and full home inspections can take anywhere from 2-4 hours depending upon the square footage of the property being inspected.
Q: What will the Inspector need access to?
A: The inspector will be assessing the overall condition of the home and its major systems. They will need access to the inside and outside of the home, any crawlspaces that are present, electrical panels, and interior and exterior doors should be unlocked and accessible.
Q: Do I need to leave/can I be present during the inspection?
A: You do not need to be present during the inspection, however, the inspector will need access inside the home. If you won’t be present to let the inspector inside please include lockbox information or the key location in the special instructions of your order.
Q: Do I need to kennel my dogs?
A: Yes, we do ask that any animals be contained throughout the duration of the inspection.
Q: Do I have to clean up before the inspection?
A: The inspector will be assessing the condition of the property throughout the inspection. As such, the inspector will need to be able to easily move through the property and have access to all parts of the property, including access to any appliances.
Q: What do I need to do to prepare for the inspection?
A: You will not need to prepare for the inspection. We only ask that any animals are contained and that access to the property is provided to the inspector.
Further questions?
You can reach our Customer Success team at hello@inspectify.com.