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What to Expect During Your Home Inspection
Exactly what happens before, during, and after your inspection — so there are no surprises.
Step by Step
What Happens During a Home Inspection?
A lot of homebuyers have never been through a professional home inspection before. Here is exactly what to expect when you book with Acadiana Home Inspectors — from the moment you schedule to the moment your report lands in your inbox.
Step 1
Schedule Your Inspection
Book online at our scheduling page or call (337) 326-5772. We'll confirm your date, time, inspector, and property address. We typically have availability within a few days and offer Saturday appointments. You'll receive a confirmation and your Inspection Agreement to review before inspection day.
Step 2
Before the Inspection
Make sure all utilities (electric, gas, water) are turned on at the property. If you're the buyer, let your agent know you'd like access 15 minutes before the inspection starts. If you're the seller, see our Seller Preparation Checklist to get the home ready.
Step 3
The Inspection (3–4 Hours)
Your licensed inspector — Keith Blanchard (LHI #10752) or Andy Stanford (LHI #10916) — will systematically evaluate all visible and accessible systems and components of the home, including the roof, exterior, foundation, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, attic, interior, kitchen, and bathrooms. We strongly encourage buyers to attend the full inspection. Walking through the home with your inspector turns a written report into something you truly understand.
Step 4
The Walkthrough
At the end of the inspection, your inspector will walk you through the major findings and answer your questions. This verbal review is an important part of the inspection — please plan to be present for it.
Step 5
Your Detailed Home Inspection Report
Your full-color, photo-documented home inspection report is organized by system, color-coded by severity (Minor / Moderate / Major Concern), written in plain English, and includes photos of every significant finding and specific recommendations.
Step 6
After the Inspection
Have questions after you read your report? Call us. We're always available to clarify a finding or discuss what you read. Your report is also a valuable negotiating tool — your agent can use it to request repairs or credits from the seller before closing.
What We Found: Our inspector examining an HVAC air handler and its connections in a utility closet.
Why It Matters: Heating and cooling is one of the most expensive systems in the home, so we evaluate it closely on every inspection.
Next Step: Anything we note is documented in your detailed home inspection report with clear, plain-English recommendations.
Here Is Why You Can Trust Us
We don't rush. Acadiana Home Inspectors does not overbook our schedule, which means your inspector has the time to be thorough. A home inspection that takes 90 minutes is not a thorough inspection — it's a liability. Plan for 3 to 4 hours and use every minute of it.
What Should I Bring to My Home Inspection?
Just yourself and your questions. Wear comfortable shoes — you'll be walking through the home alongside your inspector. Bring a notepad if you like, though your detailed home inspection report will document everything.
Can I Ask Questions During the Inspection?
Absolutely — and we encourage it. Part of what makes Acadiana Home Inspectors different is that we explain what we're finding as we go. You shouldn't have to wait for the report to understand your home.
"Andy was very thorough with his inspection and kept me informed throughout the process. He was very knowledgeable and caught some issues that could have easily been overlooked. I highly recommend."
— Blake Martel