A general home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of readily accessible systems and components. It is based on conditions observed on the inspection date and is intended to identify and report material defects within the agreed scope. It is not a prediction of every future condition.

Schedule as soon as the inspection period and property access are confirmed. Earlier requests usually provide more flexibility for the preferred date, time window, inspector, and any ancillary services. The purchase agreement and the client’s real estate or legal professionals determine contractual deadlines.

Yes. A buyer or an authorized agent may submit the request. TMK will still need accurate client, property, access, and service information before the appointment is confirmed.

Yes. The request form allows you to identify a preferred inspector. Final assignment depends on availability, property location, requested services, and the inspector qualifications applicable to that jurisdiction.

No. You may request a preferred day and time window. TMK confirms the appointment after reviewing availability, travel, access, property details, and the requested scope.

Pricing depends on property type, size, age, location, complexity, and selected services. Review the current Services & Pricing page, then request the inspection for a confirmed quote.

Time varies with the size, age, condition, occupancy, accessibility, and systems present. A compact condominium may take substantially less time than a large, older, or multi-unit property. TMK does not rush an inspection to meet a fixed duration.

Attendance is encouraged when practical because it creates an opportunity to see important conditions and ask questions. If the buyer cannot attend, the inspector will still complete the agreed inspection and provide the report.

Provide confirmed access; keep utilities and normal operating controls on when safe; clear reasonable access to electrical panels, HVAC equipment, water heaters, attics, crawl-space entries, and other included areas; unlock relevant doors; and secure pets. Inspectors are not required to move furniture, stored items, ceiling tiles, insulation, or other obstructions.

The inspection generally focuses on the unit and the visible, readily accessible systems and components included in the agreement. Common elements, neighboring units, shared building systems, exterior assemblies, and the main roof may be association-controlled, inaccessible, or outside the unit inspection scope unless additional access and scope are specifically arranged. Buyers should also review association documents, maintenance responsibilities, reserve information, and known building projects with their real estate and legal professionals.

Ownership and maintenance responsibilities vary. Some townhome owners are responsible for exterior, roof, or site components; others are governed more like condominiums. TMK inspects the accessible components included in the agreed scope, while the client and agent should confirm association responsibility through governing documents.

Yes. New construction can have incomplete work, damaged components, installation concerns, or items that deserve clarification before closing. An independent inspection complements—but does not replace—municipal inspections, builder quality-control procedures, warranties, or specialty commissioning.

It is a visual inspection performed after selected structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical rough-ins are installed but before insulation and wall finishes conceal them. Timing and builder access are critical. The inspection remains visual and is not a municipal code inspection.

It is typically scheduled before a new-home builder warranty anniversary so the owner can document visible concerns that may warrant builder or contractor review. Warranty terms, notice requirements, and covered items are determined by the builder’s documents—not by the inspector.

A pre-listing inspection gives a seller a clearer picture of visible property conditions before marketing. It can support repair planning and reduce surprises, but it does not eliminate disclosure duties or guarantee that a buyer’s inspector will reach identical observations later.

Older homes often contain multiple generations of materials, repairs, additions, and building practices. TMK evaluates visible conditions in context, while avoiding assumptions that age alone makes a component defective. Specialized evaluation may be recommended where evidence warrants it.

Contact TMK before booking. Building size, number of dwelling units, mixed-use areas, shared systems, commercial components, and access can require a modified scope, additional time, or a different inspection service.

TMK explains observed conditions, their practical significance, and appropriate follow-up. Repair requests, credits, contract decisions, and negotiations belong to the client and the client’s real estate or legal professionals.

Ask whether a focused follow-up inspection is appropriate. A return visit can document visible conditions on that date but is not a warranty of workmanship and may not verify concealed work. Contractor invoices, permits, warranties, and specialist documentation may also be important.

The inspection and report are prepared for the named client under the inspection agreement. Distribution or reliance by another party may require the client’s permission and does not automatically create the same contractual rights or scope.

No. It is a snapshot of visible, accessible conditions on the inspection date. Systems can fail later, concealed defects can exist, and conditions can change after the inspection.

Follow the report’s recommendation and use an appropriately qualified professional. If there is an immediate danger, gas odor, active fire, electrical arcing, flooding, suspected carbon monoxide event, or other emergency, leave the affected area when appropriate and contact the relevant emergency service or utility. A home inspection company is not an emergency-response service.

Contact TMK promptly with the report section, photographs, and a clear description. Some conditions are intermittent, concealed, changed, or outside the inspection scope, but we will review the available information and explain the appropriate next step.