How Long Does a Home Inspection Take to Perform?
While it typically takes 2 to 4 hours to perform a home inspection, there are several factors that can affect the length of time. You will want to know this information before you schedule with your client so you can finish the inspection on time. You do not want to risk showing up late to your next appointment and hurting your reputation.
There are three very important considerations to take into account when your are scheduling an inspection with a client
1. Your Home Inspector Experience Level
You will notice as you do more inspections that the time frame to complete those inspections begins to go down until it levels off at about 2 to 4 hours for most inspections. Keeping track of how long it takes for you to complete inspections can help you better plan and schedule home inspections in the future.
2. The Nature of the Home You Are Inspecting
The bigger the house, the longer your inspection will take. On extremely large homes, you may have to count on spending most of the day to complete the inspection. Also, larger homes typically have multiple furnaces and air conditioning units, water heaters, kitchens, etc. These all take extra time to inspect if you are used to only inspecting one of these per house.
The older the house, generally, the longer the inspection will take. Older homes typically have more problems because as time goes on, they get more worn out.
1. Your Home Inspector Experience Level
You will notice as you do more inspections that the time frame to complete those inspections begins to go down until it levels off at about 2 to 4 hours for most inspections. Keeping track of how long it takes for you to complete inspections can help you better plan and schedule home inspections in the future.
2. The Nature of the Home You Are Inspecting
The bigger the house, the longer your inspection will take. On extremely large homes, you may have to count on spending most of the day to complete the inspection. Also, larger homes typically have multiple furnaces and air conditioning units, water heaters, kitchens, etc. These all take extra time to inspect if you are used to only inspecting one of these per house.
The older the house, generally, the longer the inspection will take. Older homes typically have more problems because as time goes on, they get more worn out.
3. Having Your Client Attend the Inspection
It is always a good idea to have your client attend the inspection. At the least, you should ask that your client be there at the end of the inspection to give them a chance to ask questions. You should point out your major findings at this time, so they can look at the problem areas. This will help them better understand the report you will give them.
It is always a good idea to have your client attend the inspection. At the least, you should ask that your client be there at the end of the inspection to give them a chance to ask questions. You should point out your major findings at this time, so they can look at the problem areas. This will help them better understand the report you will give them.