Preparing for a Home Inspection

Your Offer Was Accepted—Now What? Time to Schedule Your Home Inspection.

Congratulations on your accepted offer! Before taking possession of your new home, one of the smartest steps you can take is scheduling a home inspection.

A home inspection is your opportunity to learn more about the house, ask questions, and get familiar with your future home. It can help you decide whether to request repairs and can uncover issues that might have been missed or overlooked during the initial showing.

With over 36 years of experience and a team of 10 licensed and highly trained inspectors, Erie Inspection Service offers you peace of mind and confidence in your purchase.

What Happens During a Home Inspection?

Our general home inspections are designed to educate and inform you about the condition of your new home. We follow a comprehensive, top-to-bottom approach—evaluating all major systems, including the roof, structure, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.

As state-licensed professionals, we adhere to the Ohio Home Inspector Standards of Practice and Canons of Ethics.

We also include infrared camera scans at no additional cost. These can help detect plumbing leaks, moisture intrusion, and missing insulation. For a complete breakdown of what we inspect, visit our general home inspection page.

Do I Need to Be There for the Inspection?

Inspections typically take 2 to 4 hours. We strongly encourage you to attend—it’s a valuable chance to walk through the home with your inspector, ask questions, and better understand the property.

If you can’t attend the full inspection, try to arrive near the end for a summary review. Your inspector will go over key findings and provide a color-coded digital report the same day. This easy-to-read report helps you identify and prioritize potential repairs.

What Will the Inspection Report Show?

No home is perfect. Even brand-new homes can have minor issues or maintenance needs. With over 20,000 inspections under our belt, we’ve yet to find a “perfect” house!

That’s exactly why you hire us—to uncover concerns, big or small. Our inspectors help you differentiate between significant issues and routine maintenance items so you can make informed decisions.

Keep in mind: A home inspection isn’t a pass/fail test. It’s an objective look at the home’s condition. We’re not here to judge if it’s a “good deal” or “smart investment”—our goal is to provide clarity on the home’s condition, health, and safety.

What Happens After the Inspection?

You’ll receive your digital inspection report the same day. But our service doesn’t end there—we’re available to answer any questions that come up after you review your report.

For added peace of mind, every inspection includes over $10,000 in warranty coverage at no additional cost. While these policies don’t replace a full home warranty, they offer valuable protection as you move into your new space.

At Erie Inspection Service, our mission is to help you feel confident in your home purchase. We provide clear, honest insights so you can navigate the process with less stress and greater peace of mind.

Have questions or want to schedule an inspection? Give us a call or use our online form—we’re here to help.