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| Inspection type | Remarks | estimated cost/ who (normally) pays |
Usually........ |
| Appraiser | To ensure the property has enough value to secure the mortgage. | ~$500 paid by buyer | required for mortgage |
| Survey | . | $500 (more for larger lots) paid by buyer | sometimes required for mortgage |
| Town C/O (certificate of occupancy) |
Requirements vary by town. Some have no c/o requirement on resale homes- most do. Some inspect outside only - others inspect in and out. | normally paid by seller | required for mortgage and by title co |
| Smoke Detector | This may be an actual inspection but is sometimes only a statement by homeowner-it depends on the towns requirement. | paid by seller | required by state |
| Pest Inspection Informational site |
This is commonly called a termite inspection but it is really a wood boring pest inspection. | About $85. paid by buyer | normally required by mortgage lender if not you should get it anyway. |
| Home inspection | Review contract terms. | About $~$500+ depending on what is included. depending on company and size of home. paid by buyer at time of inspection |
Recommended -even if you are buying a home 'as is'. You want to know what 'as is' is. |
| Radon Gas | . | $125-150 depending on type of test and company paid by buyer |
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| Lead Paint | If house was constructed before 1978 read literature about Lead Based paint | Buyer pays $350-450 | . |
| Underground Oil Tank | Environmental issue If there has been a conversion from oil to gas in the house check for evidence of an old underground tank. |
Vacuum test about $400. Negotiate to have seller pay. |
May be required but should be done anyway if not. |
| Water test | For Private well | paid by seller | Required by state law for private drinking water |
| Sewer test | For Private sewer | paid by buyer | Buyer should always require it. |