FAQ by Knox Inspection Services, Inc.

Knox Inspection Services, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the inspector belong to one or more Professional Inspection organizations?: Our inspectors belong to one or more of the following organizations; ASHI, ORCIA, they are Certified through; Environmental Assessment Association and other professional organizations. We offer over 38 different inspections.; Some of the Inspections we offer are general in scope, and some are very specific in scope and purpose. Therefore, not; every Inspection we offer fits the criteria for property Inspections as defined by each of the Professional organizations or; Licensing authorities to which we subscribe. Each Inspection defines the scope and purpose in the first paragraph.

Does the inspector always provide written reports and a written agreement?: Professional Inspectors always work from a written agreement and provide written reports. Anything less is not; within the ethics of a professional inspector or the Oklahoma Law.
Does the inspector take the time to explain things and ask the client to be present at the inspection?: Communication is a very important part of the inspection process. We want the customer to be present at the; inspection . This time with the customer is very important. We will show the Buyer how to change the furnace filters,; where the sewer clean out is located, how to shut the water off in an emergency, and most important, answer question; that always come up during a thorough Property Inspection.
Does the inspector make repairs on the items listed in the inspection report?: Never! To offer repair services is a conflict of interest. Professional inspectors do not make repairs.
Does the inspector offer a free follow-up inspection on each inspection?: We offer this service because it eliminates the unpleasant surprise to our customer of "hidden costs"; because a Mortgage lender often requires a final Inspection by the Inspector to close a transaction. The cost of a final; Inspection hidden from the Buyer until closing can be a sore spot for a Client. Refer to Payment Policy