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Or the title could have been, Stop being penny smart and pound foolish Dominic.

I feel really stupid saying this, but I didn't think home inspectors were worth the money. My thought was I can test the dishwasher, look at the windows, and make sure all the outlets work. Why would I pay hundreds of dollars for someone to do those things?  If you, like me, hate the idea of ponying up money to pay someone else to inspect your home before your purchase it, read on.

I met Robb Johnson from HomeMD and I heard some crazy stories of the Louisville home inspections he has done. One example was during a home inspection in Jeffersonville he found a home that had significant low water volume and pressure on the line. When he inspected the grounds around the home he noticed water bubbling to the surface which indicated a broken main waterline from the street to the house. The homeowner is responsible for this portion of the waterline and could have cost the client $500 or more to make the needed repair.

Another example he showed me was a potential fire hazard he uncovered during a Louisville home inspection. Can you see anything wrong with this picture?

If you look close there is smoke coming from the vent fan in the attic space. The vent fan was improperly wired and could at any point cause an electrical fire to their home. That is something I know I would not have caught. While the repair cost, if caught early, may only run a few hundred dollars the alternative if left unchecked could be much more.

What about having a buddy in construction, engineering, or real estate do the inspection for you? It's not worth it, you may save a few bucks, but you won’t be getting expertise. I didn't know this until talking to Robb but believe it or not, home inspection involves specialized training that any of these professionals are unlikely to have. Also, if you go ahead and purchase the home that your dear old dad inspected for you and discover a costly defect later that you think the inspector should not have missed, wouldn’t you rather be angry with (and possibly sue) an inspector you don’t know than a relative?

I hope I have impressed upon you how important it is to get inspected. If you’re still looking to save money on a home inspection Robb has a deal you just can't beat. At HomeMD you can get your home inspection for free up to $1000. The information on how to do this is pretty easy and straight forward. More info can be found here:
http://homemd.com/free_inspection.html

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