What is a Home Inspection?
 A home inspection is an unbiased evaluation of a home’s
condition by a trained professional.
The inspector will conduct a visual inspection of the accessible portions of a house,
both inside and outside.
The resulting inspection report is an objective assessment of the condition of the
house and its operational systems.
What does an inspector look for? The purpose of a home inspection is to identify defects and adverse conditions
that may affect the value or livability of the house.
Our inspector’s have been in thousands of homes and are familiar with the signs to
look for that may indicate something is amiss or getting ready to fail.
Why should I have my home inspected? The home buying process can be a stressful and emotional time.
For many people, it’s the single biggest investment that they'll ever make.
A home inspector’s objective and unbiased view will provide you with the information
needed to make confident decisions regarding the suitability of the home and reduce the
amount of risk involved. 
What gets inspected during a home inspection?
Every home is different and may contain different building components, so there
is no set list.
Your home inspector can’t see through walls, but they will visually inspect virtually
every accessible location of the house as well as the working components within the house. The standard home inspector’s report will cover the condition of the home’s
heating system;
central air conditioning system; interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic and
visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; the foundation, basement and
structural components.
If you d like to know more, use our
contact page
or give our helpful staff a call at 215-362-1234 and they’ll fill you in.
Who should have a home inspected? Home inspections are most commonly associated with a real estate transaction.
Often, the sale of a home is contingent on resolving any issues that arise out of the inspection.
In these cases, the buyer or the buyer’s agent and arranges the inspections prior to closing.
However, we’ve had clients who had their homes inspected prior to having them listed.
So basically, anyone who wants or needs an objective assessment of a home. 
Should I still get an inspection if my home was just built?
You bet!
Don’t assume that just because the house is newly built that there aren’t any problems.
Building a new house is complex and even the best and most reputable builders may overlook something.
It’s always best to have those problems taken care of before you close the deal and move in.
Why can’t I just inspect the home myself? In short, experience and objectivity. Over time, building materials and methods have changed.
Even in modern homes there are multiple ways of heating it, multiple types of
foundations, and so on.
Our inspector’s have been in thousands of homes in our area and are familiar
with the signs to look for that may indicate something is getting ready to fail,
regardless of when or how the house was built. In addition, if you are involved in buying or selling a house, it is impossible for you
to remain completely unemotional about the house...
not to mention that it’s often a very busy time.
For a variety of reasons, you may miss or forget something.
In addition to being a professional, your home inspector will not have these distractions. 
Do I have to be there when the home is inspected?
No, but you should be. Your home inspector is a wealth of knowledge regarding the component of the house.
Following along with your home inspector allows you to ask questions, as well as hear in
depth what they have to say regarding the home’s components and systems.
You will learn a lot about your new home as well as some tips on maintenance that will be
of great help once you move in.
Are there additional items I should have tested? There are many items that aren’t part of a standard home inspection that
should be checked.
Here at Spy Inspection Services, we strive to offer all of these services available
with a single call.
These include Radon Testing, Wood Destroying Insect Inspection, Water Quality Analysis,
Well Inspections, Septic Certification, and testing for Mold and Lead Based Paint.
Find out more about these on
Our Services page. 
What if the inspection reveals a problem?
The bad news - No house is perfect. The good news - It doesn’t mean you should or shouldn’t buy the house,
only that you will know in advance what to expect.
Most issues we find are minor and often can be resolved with a service call.
Often times when major problems are found, the seller may agree to pay for part or
all of the repairs.
In any event, you are armed with the information necessary to may sound and confident
decisions about the property.
Why should I choose SPY Inspection Services? If you are in need of a single inspection or multiple inspections for a real estate
property ONE phone call to SPY can take care of any inspections needs.
From the moment your order is received, SPY will coordinate all of your inspections so they take
place on the dates and times scheduled.
You can be assured of receiving comprehensive reports that are the result of thorough examinations
of the home by experienced, well-trained, licensed and insured inspectors.
Our inspectors take the time to review with you the systems of the home in terms that are easily
understood. 
How can I learn more?
There are many excellent government publication regarding various aspects
and components of your house.
We have gathered many of them together on our
Resources page.
There you can find links to: publications from federal and state agencies on environmental issues;
information on pests and how to control them from top universities and professional organizations;
and local organizations involved with the home inspection industry.
Of course, if you want more information, please
contact us using our handy form
or any of the methods listed on our
contact page. | 
