INSPECTION SERVICES

Standard Home Inspection

The standard home inspection is a thorough visual investigation of the major systems and components of the home.  The inspection report, including digital photos and illustrations, will be available on the day of the inspection.   The report is more usually more important that the actual inspection.  We will also be more than happy to go over the inspection report with you so that you will know exactly what the report says because we know that understanding the report is just as important as the inspection itself. 

Our inspection will include a thorough and informative analysis about the condition of the following systems:

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

  • Foundations and Crawlspace (additional charge for crawlspaces)
  • Grading and Drainage
  • Roof Covering Materials
  • Gutters and Downspouts
  • Roof Structures & Attics
  • Insulation and Ventilation
  • Interior Walls, Ceilings, Floors, & Doors
  • Exterior Walls, Doors, and Windows
  • Interior and Exterior Stairways
  • Fireplaces and Chimneys
  • Porches, Balconies, Decks, and Carports
  • Electrical Service Entrance and Panels
  • Electrical Branch Circuits, Connected Devices, and Fixtures
  • GFCI and AFCI Safety Breakers and Outlets
  • Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Heating Equipment
  • Cooling Equipment
  • Duct Systems
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Water Heaters
  • Hydro-Massage Therapy Equipment (Spa Tubs)

Built In Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Food Waste Disposers
  • Range Hood and Exhaust Systems
  • Electric or Gas Ranges, Cooktops, and Ovens
  • Microwave Ovens
  • Mechanical Exhaust systems and Bathroom Heaters
  • Garage Door Operators
  • Dryer Exhaust Systems

Additional Inspections (small additional fee)

  • Wood Destroying Insects
  • Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Equipment
  • Outbuilding and Barns
  • Landscape Irrigation (Sprinkler) Systems
 
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inspection services:

Buyers Inspection
In both new and older homes, the best way to ensure that you are well informed about the strengths and weaknesses of a property is to have us give you a professional home inspection. We are trained to identify problem areas both small and large that may have been overlooked by the previous owners and to identify which require immediate attention.

Sellers Inspection
Whether you are selling your home on your own or using a realtor, it’s always a prudent idea to have a professional home inspection. Knowledge is power. All homes have strengths and weaknesses: we help you answer how serious the problems are, which must be immediately addressed, and which ones can wait. The more you know about your home, the more prepared you will be for negotiation.

Phase Construction and New Construction Inspections
In a new home, the quality of construction is often not what it used to be, therefore many buyers have independent reviews of their properties during various stages of the construction process, including slab, frame, and final inspection. This relatively inexpensive inspection protects your purchase, prevents unpleasant surprises, and ensures the quality home that you’ve dreamed about.

Warranty Inspection
Most builders provide a one-year warranty for new construction. Generally during this period of time the buyer develops a “punch list” of corrections for the contractor to repair under the warranty coverage. Some defects will not be obvious to the untrained eye. It is prudent to obtain our home inspectors list of items that will most likely be repaired by your builder at no cost to you. You will be reassured knowing that potential problems were addressed before they grew into something that could cost you a lot of money down the road.