Home Inspection

What is the name of your state? Virginia
we recently relocated from FL to VA and were not able to attend the inspection of our house. after moving in, we have found many things that this inspector missed in his inspection. if these had been noted the first time, we would have never purchased the home. do i have any recourse?

[HomeGuru]

Originally posted by brbuckley
What is the name of your state? Virginia
we recently relocated from FL to VA and were not able to attend the inspection of our house. after moving in, we have found many things that this inspector missed in his inspection. if these had been noted the first time, we would have never purchased the home. do i have any recourse?

**A: read your inspection agreement.
Call the inspector back and go through your list of defects that you claim the inspector missed. If those items should have been listed in the inspection report pursuant to the standards of practice, then you have claims. Does the inspector have errors and ommissions insurance and does the State require a license? If so, you know where to go from here.

Thanks for your help

[HomeGuru]

You are welcome. Keep us posted.

[faithandhope]

I agree with HomeGuru. Give the inspector a chance to reply. Most disputes are easily solved, just a matter of what the inspecor does and does not look at or could be worded and under a different heading. Also, if the house was furnished it could be something that was hidden or behind furniture. Lots of variables. E & O is only good if it can be proved that the inspector actually missed something and is at fault. They very seldom pay out, but if it was a flagrant defect it might prove a worthwhile avenue to pursue. Check his contract to make sure you follow the procedures and time contraints for notification. Best of Luck.

[HomeGuru]

In addition, even if the inspector has E&O insurance, many policies come with a large deductible say $2-5K. The threat of a lawsuit against the inspector and the insurance company may be enough to force the inspector to settle.