What if my Woodbury inspection finds major problems?

First, take a breath, since major findings are also opportunities. If your inspection turns up something significant, like a roof at the end of its life, ice-dam damage, a cracked heat exchanger, a failing sewer line, a foundation concern, or radon well above the action level, you have several paths within your contingency window. You can ask the seller to make repairs before closing, request a price reduction or a closing credit so you can handle them yourself, or, if the issues are severe enough and your contingency allows, walk away and recover your earnest money. For specialized concerns, bring in the right expert, a structural engineer, roofer, or HVAC technician, for a detailed evaluation and quote that strengthens your negotiating position. Many major findings are fixable and become bargaining chips rather than deal-breakers. Move quickly, since Woodbury contingency windows are short. The inspection did its job by surfacing the issue before you owned it. To get a thorough inspection that catches these things, build a free instant quote online.