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Scot McLean | Milwaukee Home Inspector
License # 0083-106
About UsScot McLean is a licensed home inspector and certified radon measurement provider with over 20 years of experience serving Milwaukee and communities across Wisconsin. He previously served as president of the Milwaukee chapter of the Wisconsin Association of Home Inspectors (WAHI) and remains an active member of both the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation and the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Hello there,
We want to take a moment to introduce ourselves and review a few items prior to your Home Inspection.
For your home inspection, please review and fill out the 3-page contract form below and sign at the lines and X, after you feel comfortable and knowledgeable.
The inspection cannot be performed without your review and signature and the return of the agreement prior to starting the inspection.
We will need to know if you are attending or not, or arriving towards the end of the inspection.
Below are the WI State Standards for Home Inspections and our contract based upon those standards. These two forms outline What Is and What Is NOT inspected clearly.
We are always available for questions, as we want you to feel comfortable with the process and any answers to your questions have all been met fully.
The inspection process is a visual one only and random testing of many items, ie doors, windows, outlets…. The inspection, is in no way is an engineering report or in any way technically exhaustive and limited to the WI Standards for Home Inspection outline.
When an issue is located, to make a more full determination an inspector will commonly recommend an evaluation by an expert like an, engineer PE, plumber, electrician, roofer for a exacting idea of what the issues all are and a pricing for their correction and or stabilization. We are Issue Spotters, looking for the curious, unconventional and unusual.
When an issue or curiosity is located, we may indicate how large an issue it might be, but we do not in any way do we give estimates or a determination for repairs or construction.
There are always items that need attention or repair. Smaller items are noted for your knowledge, but are not Real Estate items for repair by the seller typically. Larger items of Safety or high cost repairs are noted as a Significant Issue.
An evaluation for repair with a financial determination will typically be needed to be performed for your knowledge and negotiations within the constraint Home Inspection Contingency time period in your Purchase Agreement.
Are there any special issues or items you would like for me to focus on while there at the inspection?
We always request to review the Property Condition Report and any other related items, estimates or reports available. Items or issues might include basement foundation and or drain tile work, chimney, roof and the like, if there is any related paperwork, notations, reports or information that would be good to review.
Like you, we depend upon and rely upon the Condition Report for a long term historic report and knowledge of happenings, incidences, seepage and repair history. This is especially important, typically since the owner have been in the home for years, and we are there a few hours.
Know we are available to you, please feel free to ask questions now and after the inspection. Happy to assist anytime!
Sincerely,
Scot McLean
Owner & Milwaukee Area Home Inspector
At Towne & Country, we’re proud to offer professional home inspection services to homebuyers and homeowners in West Bend and the surrounding communities. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive from clients in the West Bend area.
Yes! We are fully licensed Wisconsin home inspectors with decades of experience serving southeast Wisconsin, including right here in West Bend.
What do you inspect at the home?We follow the State of Wisconsin Standards of Practice for all home inspections. For buyer’s inspections, we assess the major components of the home that most clients want to understand before making a purchase. For a full breakdown of what’s included, please visit our [Buyer’s Inspection page].While many inspectors cover the same checklist, what sets us apart in West Bend is our deep experience, attention to detail, high-quality reports, and genuine passion for what we do.
Absolutely. We encourage clients to attend the entire inspection if possible. Walking through the home with us gives you valuable insight and a better understanding of any issues we may find.
Pricing depends on the location, size, and complexity of the property. Every home is different. While our rates are typically mid-range compared to other inspection companies, we provide far more detailed inspections and reports than most.Please call us for an exact quote based on your specific West Bend property.
We usually coordinate with the listing agent and obtain access through the lockbox, so you don’t have to worry about logistics.
You’ll receive your detailed inspection report by email either the same day or the following day after the inspection.
Because we take the time to write thoughtful, clear, and detailed reports — not generic checkbox forms. We often spend more time writing the report than conducting the inspection itself.Each report is tailored, written in plain English, and designed to help you make informed decisions — just like we would do for our own family. That’s why we deliver the report after careful review, not immediately on-site.
Yes, and we encourage it. You can find the inspection agreement and the Wisconsin Standards of Practice linked at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions before your West Bend home inspection, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to help.
