We recommend scheduling an inspection immediately after going under contract due to time constraints during your option period – if applicable. Additionally, scheduling an inspection immediately after going under contract can allow time for repair estimates if any are needed. We offer fast and easy online scheduling available 24/7. We are even available for weekend inspections at no additional cost.
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If you are not 100% satisfied for any reason with the quality of the home inspection, tell us before receiving your report and we’ll either make it right or we will reimburse you your full inspection fee.
We currently do provide certified termite inspection services, if a termite inspection is needed. Termite inspections start at $100 for homes up to 2,000 sq/ft.
Yes. We strive to be as thorough as possible however we cannot inspect items that we cannot see (such as items behind walls, under floors, in ceilings, etc.) and areas we cannot physically access during the inspection.
It’s best to learn as much as you can about the home prior to your purchase. An inspection provides a much clearer understanding of the property condition and helps identify potential problems or issues that can be addressed upfront rather than sometime after you move into the home. Without an inspection you accept the property regardless of known or unknown defects.
While we do inspect several main components of a home within our standard inspection, there are items that we do not inspect and some of those items are listed below, please inquire about inspecting these items for an additional fee: • Determining and testing of lead based paint • Mold testing • Termites/pest/insects inspecting • Biological and environmental hazards inspecting • Low voltage systems (security, cat5, phone, etc.) • Pool and spas • Well systems • Septic systems • Solar panels • Outbuildings and barns • Fences • Window blinds • Water softeners • Sprinkler systems
We report the general condition of the property and property components. Here are a few items that we look at during the home inspection: • Roof covering materials • Roof structures and attics • Attic insulation and ventilation • Plumbing systems • Electrical systems • GFCI’s and AFCI’s • Built-in appliances • Heating systems (depending on outside temperature) • Air conditioning systems (depending on outside temperature) • Water heating systems • Foundations • Crawl spaces • Interior walls, ceilings and doors • Exterior walls, doors and windows • Grading and drainage • Gutters and downspouts • Porches, balconies, decks, and carports • Vents, flashings and trim • Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations • Fascia and soffits • Fireplaces and chimneys • Fireplace damper door and hearth • Garage doors, safety sensors and openers • Interior and exterior stairways • Walkways and railings • Presents of Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
A home inspection is a limited, visual survey and basic performance evaluation of the systems and components of a home using normal controls that provides information regarding the general condition at the time of the inspection. It is not intended to be a comprehensive investigation or exploratory probe to determine the cause or effect of deficiencies noted by the inspector.