When is payment due?

Is a home inspection required?

What is the scope of the inspection?

What optional services are available?

How do I schedule an inspection?

The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)®, formed in 1976, is a nationwide, non-profit, professional Society. Its formal inspection Standards of Practice and guidelines define the minimum "scope" of a home inspection. ASHI® is recognized as the leader of the home inspection industry. 

ASHI® grants full membership and certification only after a candidate has passed three comprehensive written examinations and has performed at least 250 paid inspections that comply with the Standards of Practice. Members must also comply with a Code of Ethics which specifically prohibit inspectors from conflict-of-interest activities, such as using the inspection as a vehicle to obtain related work on the house. Members must also fulfill annual continuing education requirements. 

Bob Mulloy is ASHI member #561.  He both attends and teaches numerous continuing education courses for home inspectors.  Bob is a MA approved education provider, and is currently serving at Chairman of the Education Committee for the local New England Chapter of ASHI. (www.ashinewengland.org)

Payment is due upon completion of the home inspection. Both a personal check or cash are acceptable.

(Note: Credit cards are not honored.) 

A HOME INSPECTION IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE PURCHASE OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE. However, future mortgage lending requirements may require a home inspection to document the condition of the property prior to commitment. A home inspection is an impartial second opinion regarding the condition of the property on the day of inspection. The home inspector is generally the ONLY person who is in your corner, representing your interests by using training, experience and observation skills to document the visual problems in the home. A home inspection may not be required, but can you afford not to know the facts before making the biggest purchase of a lifetime? 

The SCOPE of the home inspection is defined by a CONTRACT that will be presented to you at the site and prior to the inspection. The contract represents an agreement between you and the inspection company and will describe such things as: terms and conditions, services, standards, exclusions & limitations, exceptions and fee schedule.

The home inspection final report is a summation or an impartial 2^nd opinion by a trained professional regarding the readily accessible problems observed on the date of inspection ONLY. To prevent false expectations, the inspector will NOT find every little problem in the home during his visit, as it is impossible to view all areas or to experience seasonal changes. Per the MA Standards of Practice, home inspectors are not required to move furniture, move stored goods, enter hazardous, perform destructive testing, dismantling of anything or climb on the roof.  Home inspectors are prohibited from giving cost estimates and from advising the purchase or non-purchase of real estate.

The home inspection will be performed in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)® and the MA Standards of Practice and will include an evaluation & description of: 

• Structural components
• Exterior
• Roofing
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Heating
• Central Air Conditioning
• Interiors
• Insulation and Ventilation

NOTICE: Specialty inspections such a PEST INSPECTION or LEAD PAINT INSPECTION, are EXCLUDED, should be contracted separately with other area companies prior to commitment. A list of references can be provided at your request.

 IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION, JUST CALL!

Bob Mulloy - Massachusetts Home Inspector License #32 Telephone 800-636-7170

(Best MA home inspector)