Follow up advice is part of good business practice. Beware of night inspections. Most full time professional inspectors are generally booked 2-3 days in advance. When making your offer to purchase, give yourself at least 5 business days to conduct the inspection. Generally cash or personal cheques are acceptable, ensure that you obtain a receipt.
Payment is usually due and payable at the time of inspection.
Many times new home purchasers overlook the importance of having a construction inspection. Having a qualified professional oversee the construction process of your new home may alleviate many headaches prior to ownership as have been reported recently in the media. Many professional inspectors provide company details, inspector qualifications, range of services and other valuable information such as home maintenance tips. You may be able to gather much of your home inspection information from this source prior to making your telephone enquiries. Any qualified professional home inspector should willingly provide this information upon request.