How To Look At A House
McGarry and Madsen's home inspection blog for buyers of
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What is the difference between serviceable and satisfactory in an inspection report?
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Not much. Both terms mean the home inspector did not have any defects to report for the building component in question. Neither word should be understood to mean that something is in perfect, like-new condition; just that the component appeared to be acceptable. In some cases, the item is tested, as with an air conditioner, and satisfactory performance is part of the evaluation. In others, it is simply visually inspected.
Also, see our blog post What makes a house fail the home inspection?
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To learn more strategies for getting the best possible home inspection, here’s a few of our other blog posts:
• How can I make sure I don't get screwed on my home inspection?
• How thorough is a home inspector required to be when inspecting a house?
• Should I trust the Seller's Property Disclosure Statement?
• Can I do my own home inspection?
• How can homebuyers protect themselves against buying a house over a sinkhole?
To read about issues related to homes of particular type or one built in a specific decade, visit one of these blog posts:
• What are the common problems to look for when buying a 1940s house?
• What are the common problems to look for when buying a 1950s house?
• What are the common problems to look for when buying a 1960s house?
• What are the common problems to look for when buying a 1970s house?
• What are the common problems to look for when buying a 1980s house?
• What are the common problems to look for when buying a 1990s house?
• What problems should I look for when buying a country house or rural property?
• What problems should I look for when buying a house that has been moved?
• What problems should I look for when buying a house that has been vacant or abandoned?
• What are the most common problems with older mobile homes?
• What do I need to know about a condo inspection?
• What are the "Aging In Place" features to look for when buying a retirement home?
Visit our HOME INSPECTION page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles.
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