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How long have they been in business?
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Have they ever been sued?
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Who will be doing the inspection? (some companies have a veteran inspector on board but send out a novice)
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Are they Insured?
- Do they have another job besides home inspections (are they part time) ?
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How many home inspections have they done?
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How long does it take them to do a inspection (2 1/2 to 3 hrs - normal) ?
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Do they provide a warranty?
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Do they provide extras (like a maintenance manual and/or home care DVD) ?
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Have they ever been disciplined by the state of Wisconsin?
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Are they a Member of ASHI (The American Society of Home Inspectors) ?
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Are They a Member of NAHI (The National Association of Home Inspectors) ?
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Are they a Member of WAHI (The Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors) (Not a credential though) ?
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How long have they had their Wisconsin Home Inspection credential license?
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Do they want you at the inspection?
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What kind of Report do the offer. Request a sample report.
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Are they active in the home inspection community?
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How do they inspect the roof (do they walk on it) ?
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How do they inspect the attic or crawl space (do they enter it) ?
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How do they inspect the foundation (do they physically measure the walls) ?
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THEN ASK HOW MUCH THEY CHARGE! (national average home inspection fee for a single family home inspection is $380 - USA Today - Friday, January 13, 2006) (Price Too Low? Please Beware!)