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Jordan B.
  • Real Estate Agent
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Checking repairs made after inspection negotiation?

Jordan B.
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Long Island NY
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Hello BP,

I just had the inspection done on a property I have under contract.  It came back that the chimney is leaking due to improper flashing.  I asked the seller to have the chimney re-flashed before I would close on the property.  He agreed to the repair but now my question is, how do I know if he really made the proper repair or if the repair was made at all? Do I hire a contractor to go look at it before closing to make sure it was done right? Do I ask to get on the roof to take a look to see if it was done correctly?  

Thank you,

Jordan

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Kyle Godbout
  • Investor
  • Omaha, NE
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Kyle Godbout
  • Investor
  • Omaha, NE
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Just ask for the invoice from the repair company, assuming you are requiring them to use a licensed and insured contractor. If it’s a DIY, then I guess you would either have to check yourself or hire a contractor to have a look.

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