ASHI Home Inspection

In the real estate industry, you’ll hear lots of terms that are new to you.

One of these terms is ashi home inspection, which stands for American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). This can be a great opportunity to learn more about your future home and how it functions so you can make informed decisions about your future living situation.

Here’s what you need to know about ashi home inspections, including what they entail and how they work into the inspection process.

Why Should I Get An ASHI Home Inspection?

An Ashi home inspection can help you become familiar with your home’s condition prior to buying it. This type of inspection will evaluate things like structural integrity, energy performance, and systems functionality. It’s important to understand these factors because they could play a role in any later problems with your house.

For example, if you discover that your roof is in bad shape or that your windows are failing prematurely, there might be an opportunity for you to negotiate a lower price based on necessary repairs. Because every home inspection has its own unique focus, you should choose one that suits your needs.

How Much Does An ASHI Home Inspection Cost?

The average cost of a full Ashi home inspection in Alabama is around $400 to $500. It’s very important to understand that there are 2 types of ASHI inspectors, certified and non-certified. If you want your inspector to be certified then expect to pay between $600-$800 for a full inspection. An un-certified ASHI inspector will run anywhere from $250-$350 for a standard inspection.

Also keep in mind that while any licensed or accredited home inspector can perform an Ashi inspection, not all are trained by and affiliated with ASHI which makes their service much less valuable and potentially dangerous. So when choosing your home inspector make sure you look for one who’s affiliated with ASHI!

Who Performs An ASHI Inspection?

If you don’t see ASHI Certified Inspector on a home inspector’s business card, stay away. All ASHI inspectors are trained and certified by ASHI (the American Society of Home Inspectors). Hiring an uncertified home inspector could leave you high and dry.

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Many jurisdictions require that a home inspector be licensed, but not all do. The problem with licensing is that oftentimes it isn’t required to take courses at all or to actually learn how to perform inspections.

Tips For Choosing An ASHI Inspector

When selecting a home inspector, there are a number of questions you should ask. If you’re not familiar with what an Ashi inspection entails, you might feel overwhelmed. Some important questions to ask include: What kind of training and experience do they have? How much do they charge for their services, and how does payment work? Are there any additional fees I should expect to pay (such as travel or gas)? Should I be present during my inspection, or can it be done without me there (and how will my absence affect the timing)? Do they have online reports that I can view after my inspection is complete? Do they conduct more than one type of inspection at each visit—for example, structural and electrical inspections at once—or will I need multiple inspections?

Frequently Asked Questions About Inspections

Here are some common questions about home inspections. How often should I get one done? We suggest annual for most homeowners but it depends on how old your home is, if you’ve had any renovations and/or additions, or if you have pets in your home. Do I need to be present during a home inspection? You are welcome to be present during a whole house inspection but it is not necessary and depending on how big your home is you may not want to or be able to do so.