Top 3 Home Inspectors in Pittsburgh, PA

Porch Pro Headshot HomeStudy Inc
(40)
At HomeStudy, inc. our mission is to educate and inform the home buying public about their home's components and systems. Our years of experience, leadership, education and commitment to excellence makes us the logical choice for your inspection needs and you will always know that you are receiving...Read more about HomeStudy Inc
Porch Pro Headshot AM Inspection Services LLC
Aaron Flook is the owner of AM Inspection Services, LLC. With over 20 years of experience as a home inspector serving the Pittsburgh/Western PA region, Aaron has seen it all and that knowledge helps his clients make great decisions when buying or selling their home. Having helped over 10,000 Pittsb...Read more about AM Inspection Services LLC
106 E Genessee Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Porch Pro Headshot WIN Cranberry
(25)
Home buyers, home sellers and homeowners choose WIN Home Inspection Cranberry for our professional, personalized service and thorough home inspection reporting. Every WIN Cranberry home inspection we perform exceeds national industry standards, and all of our home inspectors receive extensive, ongoi...Read more about WIN Cranberry
14 Morgan Dr, Leechburg, PA

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Porch Pro Headshot Ed Lampl - environmental & home inspections
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462 Biddle Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
(497)
462 Biddle Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Porch Pro Headshot Pittsburgh Appliance Repairs
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4323 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
(162)
Can\'t Find the Repair Manual? No problem - just give us a call now! and get your appliance fixed right the first time, every time. Our technicians stock all supplies, parts and tools on the truck so repair service can be carried out promptly without delay. Each team member is a certified profession...Read more about Pittsburgh Appliance Repairs
4323 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Can\'t Find the Repair Manual? No problem - just give us a call now! and get your appliance fixed right the first time, every time. Our technicians stock all supplies, parts and tools on the truck so repair service can be carried out promptly without delay. Each team member is a certified profession...Read more about Pittsburgh Appliance Repairs
Porch Pro Headshot Spectrum Pest Control
Home Inspectors
321 College Ave, Beaver, PA
(236)
Based out of Beaver and established in 1992, Spectrum Pest Control is a pest control business that offers termite control, rodent control and more.
321 College Ave, Beaver, PA
Based out of Beaver and established in 1992, Spectrum Pest Control is a pest control business that offers termite control, rodent control and more.
Porch Pro Headshot HOMEPLUSISUS.COM
Home Inspectors
462 Biddle Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
(163)
Homeplusisus.com, located in Pittsburgh, is a home inspection company that offers chimney inspection, plumbing inspection, home inspection, and residential property inspections.
462 Biddle Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Homeplusisus.com, located in Pittsburgh, is a home inspection company that offers chimney inspection, plumbing inspection, home inspection, and residential property inspections.
Porch Pro Headshot Beveridge Inspections, LLC
Home Inspectors
409 Sewickley St, Greensburg, PA
Providing Commercial & residential inspections, radon testing, termite inspections, mold testing, septic dye testing, well flow testing and in ground pool inspections.
409 Sewickley St, Greensburg, PA
Providing Commercial & residential inspections, radon testing, termite inspections, mold testing, septic dye testing, well flow testing and in ground pool inspections.
Porch Pro Headshot Hopkin Home Inspection
Home Inspectors
2625 Conway Wallrose Rd, Freedom, PA
(158)
2625 Conway Wallrose Rd, Freedom, PA
Porch Pro Headshot Hopkin Home Inspection
Home Inspectors
Serves Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hopkin Home Inspection Ruffs Dale, PA, 15679 (724) 610-1785 Hopkin Home Inspection is a professional business that specialize in Home Inspection like Pest inspection, Radon gas, Wells, Septic and Mold Inspection. We guarantee that we'll give our very best and provide the 100% customer satisfaction....Read more about Hopkin Home Inspection
Serves Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hopkin Home Inspection Ruffs Dale, PA, 15679 (724) 610-1785 Hopkin Home Inspection is a professional business that specialize in Home Inspection like Pest inspection, Radon gas, Wells, Septic and Mold Inspection. We guarantee that we'll give our very best and provide the 100% customer satisfaction....Read more about Hopkin Home Inspection

Frequently asked questions about home inspectors

Buying a home is the biggest purchase you’ll make in your lifetime. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to buy your next place, there are many benefits of hiring a professional home inspector.

Walking through a home, you may notice a few things you want to fix or rooms you want to paint. The home inspector will assess important HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Inspectors notice structural or insulation problems that you and your real estate agent probably missed. The inspector outlines all their findings in a report and walks you through the property to explain major issues.

If you decide to go through with the purchase, the home inspection report offers a roadmap for repairs you may need. The inspection report is also great leverage for contract negotiations with the seller. If there’s a major repair on the report, you can ask the seller to cover it or come down on the sale price.

Of course, the main benefit of hiring a home inspector is that they’ll help you avoid buying a home that needs more work than you’re willing to pay. As long as your offer is contingent on the home inspection, you’ll be able to walk away with your down payment and find the property that works best for your family and your budget.

Before you hire a home inspector, make sure they’re certified. Not all home inspectors are members of the American Society of Home Inspectors, so check that yours is. Members of AHSI adhere to a standard of ethics, continue their education, and have access to more resources.

Check to make sure your home inspector is insured. Home inspectors usually carry professional liability (aka errors and omissions) insurance and general liability to cover things like property damage claims.

As part of the home buying process, your local home inspector will have a certain number of days to examine the property. Then, you’ll walk through the house together so the inspector can point out any problems they may have found. In the end, the inspector will give you a report detailing everything you need to know.

When choosing an inspector, ask for previous inspection reports to see how thorough they are. Good reports are thorough and include photos. Reading reviews gives you a better idea of what to expect from the home inspector. If you’re choosing between a full-time inspector and a part-time one, hire the full-time inspector – they’ll have booked more hours and experience.

Of course, if you already have a good rapport with your real estate agent, ask who they would recommend. Real estate agents often deal with home inspectors, so they’ll know the best option for you in your area.

You’ve bought your dream home and noticed some water damage in the basement a month later. You hire a contractor to assess it, and they say this isn’t the first time the basement has seen water damage – the foundation wall is bowing from it. This issue should have been on the inspection report. Is the inspector liable?

They can be. That question is why it’s best to hire an inspector who carries errors and omissions insurance, as well as general liability insurance. The inspector will have to file a claim to cover the repairs, but they will be more likely to cover those costs.

As with any legal action, there’s no guarantee you’ll get your money back. Pursuing legal action against an uninsured home inspector will become an even bigger headache, and they may not have the funds available to cover the repairs you need.

You also have to prove that nothing happened to alter the home's condition after you completed the inspection report. For instance, if there aren’t any issues with the roof at the time of inspection, and you notice leaks a few months after a big storm, the home inspector would not be liable.

The cost of a home inspection depends on a few factors, including the location and size of the property. Generally, you should expect to pay a couple hundred dollars for one home inspection. A few things about local home inspectors could increase that price:

  • Experience - When hiring a more experienced home inspector, they tend to charge more.
  • Age and condition of the property - Older homes may cost more to inspect.
  • Travel time - The inspector may charge for commuting if you buy a country home off the beaten path.
  • Additional inspections - Depending on where you buy your home, you may want to invest in specialty inspections. Radon tests, pest inspections, and well inspections will run up the bill. Ask your real estate agents which inspections they would recommend, and plan for them when finalizing your budget.

In some real estate markets, the seller may pay for an inspection ahead of time. Ask your real estate agent if they trust the company that performed the pre-inspection. This awareness can help you decide whether or not to invest in another inspection.

If you’re selling a home in a competitive market, investing in a pre-sale home inspection may be a good idea. As a seller, some pros include the following:

  • The inspection report will paint a realistic view of the property, helping you and your real estate agent set a competitive listing price.
  • A pre-sale inspection allows you to make any necessary repairs or updates to get a greater return on investment when the time comes to sell.
  • You won’t be surprised by the buyer’s home inspection report. If you’re selling your first home to upgrade to a second, the pre-sale inspection will help you avoid any costly negotiations that the buyer’s report might unearth.
  • If you are selling a relative’s property that you inherited, the pre-sale inspection will give you all the details you need about the property's condition.

While it may seem beneficial to have a pre-sale inspection before you put your home on the market, there can also be downsides. Here are a few cons that impact homebuyers and sellers alike:

  • The seller is legally obligated to reveal any problems with the house to potential buyers. If the pre-sale inspection uncovers some major problems, your plans may need to change.
  • As a homebuyer, remember that the pre-sale home inspection usually benefits the seller. The home inspector likely had the seller’s best interests at heart and not yours. It’s always a good idea to invest in your home inspection.
  • Finally, a pre-sale home inspection doesn’t guarantee the buyer’s inspector won’t find anything wrong with the property.

Recent reviews for Pittsburgh Home Inspectors

191336

Ara was great and a very nice person.

- Kim Smith
192957

Ara was very professional and detail with us on the issuse that came up.  

- Bryan Jones
224000

Excellent time with WIN! They really know what they're doing!

- Blake Pokorny
166020

Very detailed report.

- Nicholas Higgins
212415

Ara <b>did a topnotch job and was was one of the best inspections I have had, l and friendly </b>

- Allison Maybury
201389

Ara did a fantastic job inspecting our new home

- Samantha McCully
230045

Ara was great! he was able to explain all the detail I needed through 

- Jaylynne Kemerly
192704

Ara was very very thorough and did a fantastic job

- Tina Metzler
197288

Ara did agreat job.  I am very pleased with how thorough he was with my inspection.

- Erin & Michael Harbison
168285

Ara was really friendly and made the inspection less painful for us.

- Karen Mazza
192958

Ara was very professional and detail with us on the issuse that came up.  

- Bryan Jones
214417

Ara has been fantastic. he was really thorough during the inspection and helped us understand the whole inspection report. He was really professional during the walk through and I&#39;ll be making sure to recommend him to all of my family and friends. 

- Stephanie Hancheck

Everything You Need to Know About Pittsburgh Home Inspectors

Who are the best Home Inspectors in Pittsburgh?

We've found 50 home inspector providers that are available to you in Pittsburgh.

Keep in mind that every project has different requirements, and some home inspector professionals maybe be more equipped to handle the specifications of your home inspection agencies work than others. Talk to multiple home inspectors before deciding which one is right for you. You will want to consider how much they charge, if they are properly licensed for home inspection agencies work in Pittsburgh, and if your project is a fit. Here are some suggested professionals and companies to get you started:

  • English's Inspection Service Inc.
    • Location: Pittsburgh
  • Detect-It-First
    • Location: Pittsburgh
  • Middle Department Inspctn Dept
    • Location: Pittsburgh

How does invoicing/payment work for most Home Inspector projects in Pittsburgh?

Every project differs, but you should ask any home inspector for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any home inspection agencies work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for home inspectors to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your home inspector project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the home inspector to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.

Does the home inspector I want to hire need to be licensed in Pittsburgh?

Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Home Inspector need to have. There are 0 home inspectors in Pittsburgh that are licensed.

Here are the types of license(s) Home Inspectors need to have to work on Home Inspection Agencies jobs in PA:

    All Home Inspectors in Pittsburgh, PA

    Porch Pro Headshot Alltech Inspection Service, LLC
    Home Inspectors
    5225 Library Rd, Bethel Park, PA
    The American Society of Home Inspectors, commonly known by the acronym ASHI, is the oldest, most respected and most trusted professional organization for home inspectors in the United States. Tom Scheidler first joined ASHI in 1993 and has been a certified member in full, meeting all requirements fr...Read more about Alltech Inspection Service, LLC
    5225 Library Rd, Bethel Park, PA
    The American Society of Home Inspectors, commonly known by the acronym ASHI, is the oldest, most respected and most trusted professional organization for home inspectors in the United States. Tom Scheidler first joined ASHI in 1993 and has been a certified member in full, meeting all requirements fr...Read more about Alltech Inspection Service, LLC

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