For people who love old homes and don’t mind putting a lot of work into them, buying a fixer upper can be a great project. However, without a good look at the structure and the electrical system, you could wind up spending more money than you planned. At I.C IT Home Inspection in San Antonio, Texas, Jeff Slusser, a licensed home inspector, can prevent unforeseen problems down the road by doing a thorough check of any old home you’re thinking of buying before you sign on the dotted line.

A highly experienced and trained inspector, Slusser has seen many problems homeowners encounter when they buy a fixer upper. In fact, before you buy one, here are some things to consider:

Get The Home Inspection Done First

When Slusser does a home inspection, he examines all areas of the house, from the foundation to the roof. If he finds any problems, you’ll want to use the information to get the seller to pay for the repairs or lower the sale price. Either way, it’s vital to get a home inspection done first, since paying for repairs or remodeling you didn’t count on in your new fixer upper can be extremely costly.

Sometimes You Should Avoid It Altogether

If, during an inspection, I.C IT Home Inspection determines significant structural improvements are necessary, including plumbing and electrical system overhauls, foundation upgrades, and extensive roof and wall work, it might be best to scrap the deal entirely. These upgrades are essential to the safety of the home; however, they rarely raise the value of the house enough to offset the cost of the renovation.

Simply put: Scheduling a home inspection on a fixer upper will help you make sure the house is a good investment. It could even help you back out of a bad deal.

In addition to buyer's inspections, I.C IT Home Inspection also offers pre-listing inspections, sprinkler inspections, appliance RecallChek, and complete property walkthroughs. For more information about the best inspection services company in San Antonio, visit the I.C IT Home Inspection website. For a free quote, call Jeff Slusser today at (210) 473-5212.