Clifton Park NY Real Estate - Inspections
As part of the Purchase and Sale Contract used in the Clifton Park NY area, including Albany and the surrounding counties, one of 3 contingencies contained in the contract that helps protect buyers is your right to perform specific Inspections. The areas specifically covered in the inspections are; 1) Structural, 2) Wood Destroying Organisms, 3) Septic Systems, 4) Well Water Flow and Quality, and 5) Radon.
Buyers can reserve the right to perform and or all of these tests. If any of these test find "substantial defects", the buyers have three options; a) cancel the contract and have their earnest money deposit returned to them, b) have the sellers repair the defective item or c) obtain a credit at closing from the sellers.
It is important to note that the term substantial defect refers to any INDIVIDUAL repair which would reasonably cost over $1,500 to correct. The obvious key here is the term individual. The exception to this rule is Radon. The contract allows the buyer the same three options as indicated above for any Radon test measuring 4.0picocuries per liter or higher.
I am proud to refer all my buyers to PCH Associates - The Home Inspection. Mr. Peter Hughes is a true professional and has delivered outstanding service to all my clients. In addition to his service delivery, PCH Associates in the only inspection company I know of in the Clifton Park NY real estate market that offers infrared scanning technology. This equipment allows your inspector the ability to detect potential problems in your home like:
- Internal Structural Problems
- Moisture Damage and Concerns
- Wood Destroying Insects
- Plumbing and Duct Work Leaks
- Heat Loss
- Insulation Deficiencies
- Rodent Infestations
- Electrical Problems
So, whether you are buying or selling, please give Peter a call (518-577-7707), he would be more than happy to talk to you about your specific situation and will recommend the best products for your needs.
Lewis, We just used the Infrared Scanning device this summer. I was so impressed and would HIGHLY recommend all of my clients use that. It is amazing to "see behind the walls!" All the best, Michelle