A home inspection is a visual examination of the structure and systems of a home. If you are thinking of buying a home, condominium, mobile home, or a manufactured home you should have it thoroughly inspected before the final purchase by an experienced and impartial professional inspector.

We identify threats to health and safety, areas of deferred maintenance and functional problems. We perform a visual and hands-on inspection of the major mechanical and structural components of the home, from rooftop to foundation. The inspection includes:

• The property site, building exterior, a complete roof inspection*, the attic, chimney, fireplace, and building interior.
• The plumbing, electrical, and heating systems.
• The foundation and structural members by entering the crawl space.
• The built-in appliances are tested for proper operation, and we include several energy conversation and safety items.

No, most home inspections do not include the following: swimming pools, spas, wells and septic systems, and cosmetic conditions (worn carpeting or torn wallpaper).

These items will be listed at the end of your report. Our conditions are reported as handy-man “simple fixes” or unserviceable conditions which we recommend consulting a contractor of the applicable trade.

The inspection length can vary based on the size, condition, and type of home. A typical home inspection lasts about an hour. Condos typically take about 45 minutes, and larger homes (>3000 sq ft) can take up to 2-3 hours.

An inspection report will be produced along with pictures and recommendations, then emailed within 24 hrs of the Inspection.

How can I prepare for my home to be inspected?

1. Remove items and/or debris from areas of inspection. The inspector will not move boxes or furniture, so if there are outlets and other items that need to be inspected, please make sure access is available.
2. Locate access to crawl space and attic, and make sure access doors are functioning.
3. Sometimes items can be hidden, such as an electrical panel behind clothes in a closet. Please note these items to the inspector. For a detailed list of items you may want to take care of before the inspection, visit http://www.nahi.org/consumers/home-sellers/prepare-your-house-for-an-inspection.

You are welcome and encouraged to follow along with the Inspector then You will have an opportunity to hear from the inspector and ask any questions you may have. It is in the best interest for the inspector to focus on the inspection, therefore, I provide a free post-inspection consultation.

It's very important that you read the full report, as there are items that may currently be serviceable but the inspector has noted something of importance. We put effort into keeping our reports clear and concise, avoiding redundancy and wordiness.

Home inspection companies are not allowed to quote repairs or perform work on the property.

Home inspections are looking for health and safety, areas of deferred maintenance and/or functional obsolescence. Appraisals are looking to place a dollar value on the home. Termite inspections are looking for wood destroying organisms, currently or previously, living inside your home.

No. A professional inspection is simply an examination into the current condition of your prospective home purchase. An inspection will simply describe its condition and indicate which items will be in need of minor or major repairs or replacement.

For Buyer: If I find a problem in a home, it does not necessarily mean you shouldn’t buy it. However, you will know in advance what type of repairs to anticipate. A seller may be willing to make repairs because of significant problems I may have discovered. If your budget is tight, or if you do not wish to become involved in future repair work, you may decide that this is not the property for you. The choice is yours.

For Seller: If I find a problem in your home, this will give you ample time to fix it before you list it for sale. This will enable you to control the cost of the repair versus a last minute decision that may effect the sale or selling price of your home.ment.