Home Inspectors?

TOAD · 06-01-2011, 06:07 AM

Will most likely be making an offer on a home in Moultonboro. Going to be looking for an inspector if offer is accepted. Just trying to get all my loons in a line

so we can move fast on the property if necessary.

I know this has been discussed before and I have read the threads but looking for some more current opinions that folks may have concerning home inspectors for the Moultonboro area. I'm looking to hear the good,

the bad,

and the ugly.

I have a list from the Realtor but discretion dictates that I avoid one of those. We really like our Realtor and have no complaints about her integrity but would like to get one on my own for peace of mind.

There are quite a few on the internet but of course their web pages all tout how good they are.

I want one that is thorough and will be able to test water quality, volume, appliances, furnace, water softener, air conditioner etc. I will also want to hear about someone who will be able to give an assessment of the septic system. I assume that the inspector for the septic will be different from the home inspector. We are city slickers, wanting to go country, so water from wells, softeners, septic systems are foreign to us.

The house is only 10 years old and I have been through fixing up two houses in the past so I have a discerning eye for potential problems but I am not an expert. House appears to be in excellent shape.

Thanks for any input.

06-01-2011, 06:07 AM	#1
TOAD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Soon to be Moultonboro Posts: 258 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 34 Posts	Home Inspectors? Will most likely be making an offer on a home in Moultonboro. Going to be looking for an inspector if offer is accepted. Just trying to get all my loons in a line so we can move fast on the property if necessary. I know this has been discussed before and I have read the threads but looking for some more current opinions that folks may have concerning home inspectors for the Moultonboro area. I'm looking to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly. I have a list from the Realtor but discretion dictates that I avoid one of those. We really like our Realtor and have no complaints about her integrity but would like to get one on my own for peace of mind. There are quite a few on the internet but of course their web pages all tout how good they are. I want one that is thorough and will be able to test water quality, volume, appliances, furnace, water softener, air conditioner etc. I will also want to hear about someone who will be able to give an assessment of the septic system. I assume that the inspector for the septic will be different from the home inspector. We are city slickers, wanting to go country, so water from wells, softeners, septic systems are foreign to us. The house is only 10 years old and I have been through fixing up two houses in the past so I have a discerning eye for potential problems but I am not an expert. House appears to be in excellent shape. Thanks for any input. __________________ "Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.....Unknown....but attributed to George Washington Last edited by TOAD; 06-01-2011 at 07:26 AM.