Our Services
Our home inspections are performed with great care and attention to detail.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR CERTIFIED HOME INSPECTION:
- Full-color home inspection report in HTML and PDF format
- Over 50 images of your inspection
- Email and phone support for follow-up questions and explanations
Buyer's Inspections
A buyer’s inspection will help you decide if a home is right for you, and avoid homes that have substantial and costly defects.
sellers/Pre-listing and Warranty Inspections
Many homeowners choose to get a pre-listing inspection because it will give them insight into their home so that they know what to expect and can make repairs before listing their home.
Zip Level (Foundation Level) Survey
A Zip Level survey is important for determining the correct elevation of a property and design of foundations, as well as identifying potential drainage issues. It also serves as a reference during construction to ensure foundations are built correctly.
Thermal Imaging
Thermal imagery provides an immediate look at the condition of the home, without having to tear anything apart to see inside of walls.
Commercial Inspections
Commercial buildings need inspections just like any other type of property, so call us today to set up yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Buying or selling a home can be a stressful experience, but we’re here to ensure you know what to expect during your home inspection.
A home inspection includes checking for any structural issues such as foundation cracks, roof leaks, plumbing issues, electrical wiring, heating/cooling systems, insulation, windows, doors, chimneys, etc. Depending on how big the property is, a home inspection typically takes 2-3 hours.
Ensure all inspection points are free from clutter, including any closets that might lead to a crawlspace or attic, and clearing some space around your home’s perimeter. It’s also important to check the functionality of all built-in appliances, electric, and gas. If you don’t plan to attend the inspection, make sure your inspector has access to the home, and all pets are properly contained or moved.
A home doesn’t pass or fail an inspection. Instead, a home inspection is a thorough audit of your home’s components. In most cases, there will be concerns marked on your home inspection report, but these are strictly informative.
While you can legally skip a home inspection in many cases, doing so could mean you may end up buying a home that has major issues that need to be fixed.
While a home inspector may recommend some minor repairs, they are not qualified to make major repairs. He or she can provide information about what needs to be repaired — and it might be helpful to know that information — but the decision to actually do the work lies solely with the homeowner. Not only does this you the freedom to choose your contractors, but it also helps prevent a conflict of interest.
A home inspection can affect appraisals for two reasons: 1) The inspector may find something wrong with the property that would lower the value of the home, 2) The inspector may find things that need repair which could increase the value of the home. If the inspection finds issues that require repairs, then the seller has to decide whether they want to fix them themselves, or hire someone else to do it. If the buyer wants to purchase the home, he/she must be willing to pay for those repairs.
