While most people know that they should get a home inspection before buying a home to make sure there aren’t any hidden issues such as electrical problems or plumbing leaks that could cost a lot of money down the road, many people overlook the idea of getting a home inspection for a house that they already own and live in.

There are a few occasions when you might want to get a home inspection on your current home.  If you’ve done a lot of work on your home yourself, you might want to have it inspected to make sure you have things up to code. 

Also, if you’re thinking about selling your home in the near future, a home inspection is helpful so that you aren’t faced with a bunch of surprises that could interfere with the closing of your sale once you do agree upon an offer. 

If you’ve lived in your home for 10 or more years, an inspection is also helpful to help you see the wear and tear on the mechancial, electrical and other systems of your home that you might not be aware of.  This allows you to be proactive in terms of updating things like the furnace, hot water heater and even electrical work before they are so worn out it becomes an even bigger expense to repair or replace.

Finally, if you’ve recently purchased a home and chose to skip the home inspection prior to the purchase, you might want to find out what exactly you’re dealing with in terms of the property.  A liscensed and qualified home inspector can walk you through the home and let you know what areas you should be concerned about as well as how to handle potential problem areas before they get out of hand.