Most people only think of getting a home inspection when purchasing a home and while that is the most common reason for getting one, it’s not the only reason. Home inspections serve many purposes. Some inspections are required when closing on a home, some are required in order to purchase home insurance and others help you get appropriate discounts on your home insurance.
Below are the three most common home inspections:
When buying a home the closing cost normally includes a fee for a “Standard Home Inspection”. This inspection is required to ensure that the condition of the home meets requirements. It also protects the buyer from purchasing a home with existing damage.
A “Wind Mitigation Inspection” is different and most people are not familiar with this inspection. This inspection is completed on your roof and gives the insurance companies information regarding the type of roof, age, and tie downs you have. If certain features of your roof qualify for the wind mitigation discount you could see a big savings in your homeowner premium. Most discounts apply to roofs that were installed prior to 2003.
Below is a list of information that is provided in this inspection:
The third type of inspection is a “Four-Point Inspection”. Most times this inspection is required in obtaining homeowners insurance for older homes.
Below are the four areas of your home that is inspected.
Every insurance company is different and requirements change so be sure to contact your agent to make sure a Four-Point is not required.
These inspections usually cost anywhere from $65-$125 and most inspectors can do all of the above inspections most times for half the cost if the inspections are combined. Please do not hesitate to contact our agency for a better understanding of these inspections.
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With home insurance costs rising and with changes made to the wind mitigation discounts, its important to talk with an agent that understands them.
Before you pay for an inspection you should see if you qualify for the new revised wind mitigation discounts.
Even if you save a smaller amount over the years it can really add up. Its your money so you really need to check with your agent or contact us to see if you qualify for any discounts.
More information on wind mitigation inspections.
Don Westerfeld 10/4/2010 8:51:00 PM
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