FAQ
The home inspection will cover most of the home and parts of the property which may affect it. Items inspected include:
Exterior doors & windows
Siding, wall cladding & flashing
Roof including skylights, vents, chimneys etc
Gutters & downspouts
Porches, patios, decks, balconies & other appurtenances
The drainage & grading of the property as it affects the home
Retaining walls affecting the home
Garages, garage doors & carports
The heating system
The cooling system
Supply plumbing
Waste plumbing
Permanent plumbing fixtures
Sump pumps
Water heaters & boilers
Electrical distribution
GFCI and AFCI circuits
Electrical service drop
Other permanently attached appliances
Home structure including foundation & framing
Basements, crawlspaces & attics
Floors, walls & ceilings
Stairs, ramps, handrails & guards
Fireplaces
Insulation
Ventillation
Other visible safety issues
and More.
The home inspection comes with a digital report with photos and explanations.
Yes I am a licensed home inspector in the State of New Jersey. You can check my license number at the
New Jersey State License Verification Site
My Home Inspector License # 24GI00143100
For PA, I am a member of a professional organization of home inspectors, and I have completed over 100 paid home inspections as required by the State of Pennsylvania. There is no license for home inspectors in Pennsylvania.
I go on most roofs, in most attics, and most crawl spaces. If there are hazards, I will do my best to inspect these areas but I may not be able to walk all roofs or enter all crawl spaces/attics.
Inspection length varies based on the size of the home and what types of issues are found. The more issues, the longer the inspection takes. Inspections typically last 2 to 4 hours for single family homes and town homes. Condo inspections are usually 1 1/2 hours or less.
I will be, John Hare. I am the only inspector
Infrared Camera
4' Level
2' Level
Plumb Bob
Tape Measures
Ladders
Microwave Tester
Screw Drivers
Impact Driver
Combustible Gas Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Carbon Dioxide Detector
Non-contact Voltage Tester
Multi-meter
Receptacle Testers
Flashlights
Contact Thermometer
Infrared Thermometer
and More
I provide home inspections, termite &wdi inspections, and radon testing in the following counties in NJ:
Salem, Gloucester, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Atlantic, Ocean, Monmouth, Cape May, and Mercer
I provide home inspections only in the following counties in PA;
Delaware & Philadelphia
You don't have to be at the inspection, but it is recommended that you attend.
You will have to sign an electronic pre-inspection agreement, and pay for the inspection electronically prior to the inspection.
You can call me at
You can also submit an inquiry using contact forms available on this website, but I will still need to talk to you to finalize details.
Personal Check, Cashiers Check, Cash, Credit/Debit Cards, PayPal
I do perfom inspections of repairs.
Repairs must be made by appropriate contractors and/or qualified and licensed tradespersons under permits when appropriate. I require a copy of the repair request list and copies of any and all available permits, receipts, details etc prior to performing the repair request inspection.
I will not inspect repairs made by homeowners or unlicensed associates of homeowners. If for some reason I arrive at the property, and it appears that repairs have been made by a homeowner or unlicensed associate I will still go ahead with listing deficiencies, but there will be a substantial disclaimer in particular for this case.
Who makes repairs is by agreement between the home buyer and seller typically, or up to you if you are or will be the owner of the home when repairs are made. It is recommended that those contractors making repairs be appropriately licensed and/or certified when necessary.
One person who absolutely does not make repairs is me, the home inspector. This is by New Jersey law. The home inspector is not permitted to make repairs or perform other work on the home whether paid, otherwise compensated, or for free. This is forever. Once I inspect a home, I can never perform work or make repairs on that home.
Who pays for repairs in a home sale depends on what is agreed upon between the seller and the buyer. This has a lot to do with the real estate purchase agreement or contract which by the time you have your home inspection you have most often, over 99% of the time, already signed. To get a better understanding of this, it is best to read this agreement(s) and speak to your realtor and/or attorney about who is responsible for repair costs.
No, I do not perform pool inspections. Many pools, spas, jacuzzis, etc include specialized equipment some of which may be very specific to the product and/or manufacturer. It is recommended that a company that sells, installs, and maintains pools and other such equipment be retained to inspect these items.
Both detached and attached garages and carports are required to be inspected by a home inspector as part of a home inspection. This refers to those for personal/family vehicles, and does not refer to boat, rv, unusual other garages, etc.
I charge an additional fee for detached garages based on the number of spaces for vehicles.
Garages do not include those detached buildings other than the main home which have finished living space over and/or adjacent to the garage spaces. I will inspect these buildings if an appropriate fee is agreed upon. The pricing for such an inspection is on a case by case basis.
I do inspect outbuildings and other detached buildings other than garages. I charge an additional fee for detached buildings based on the size of the building and whether or not the building contains other living space such as a guest house. Guest houses or buildings with other living space such as apartments are charged at the same rate as regular home inspections with a discount for travel provided I am performing the home inspection on the main residence on the same day as well.