A Walk-Through Consultation (often called a Walk & Talk) is a verbal evaluation of a home, for a fraction of the time and cost of a full home inspection. An experienced inspector will walk with the client throughout the home, and give information on the condition of the property including Exterior/Roof, Foundation/Site, Insulation/Ventilation, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and Appliances. Visible deficiencies and items needing repair which would be flagged on a full home inspection can be pointed out. Buyer/Seller Agent may be present depending on access requirements and client preference. No written report will be generated, so the client is strongly encouraged to take notes.
Walk & Talk Consultations are a great pre-listing tool for sellers, to prevent surprises before closing and allow needed repairs to be performed before showing to potential buyers. A consultation is also an option for a Buyer who may want to forego a full home inspection, for example on a cash purchase or investment property, or a Buyer who is considering waiving the inspection requirement on a purchase offer. While we never recommend waiving a full inspection on a home purchase, it has become common practice in some areas.
Time: Approximately 30 minutes. Online Scheduling is available at the link above. For urgent requests please call.
Tools/Scope: Flashlight only in most cases. We will cover as much of the home as possible during the limited time window, and address any specific concerns. We will not be bringing a ladder to walk roof or access attic, or bring extensive testing equipment that is normally utilized during a full home inspection. The requirements for Scope of Inspection or omissions do not apply, and notes from a Walk & Talk will not meet any lender requirements for inspection.
Price: $150. An extra trip charge may apply ONLY if the home is located more than 15 miles from our location and cannot be scheduled with other nearby appointments. We service many adjacent rural areas, so unless the scheduling is urgent we can usually avoid a trip charge. If a client decides to order a full home inspection of the same property from us within 30 days, a credit of $100 will be applied to the inspection cost. Must be same client, a consultation performed for a Seller will not credit toward an inspection ordered by the Buyer.