A home cannot fail an inspection. A professional home inspection gives you an independent, unbiased view of any problems and their solutions, so that you will have all the facts you need to make a sound, informed decision.
Depending on the size and condition of the home, a thorough home inspection for and average size home(2,000 sq ft.) will usually take between two and four hours to complete. Ideally, you will accompany your inspector during the consultation, so that you will have visual reinforcement of your written report.
We take our inspection reports seriously. Every inspection is a complete and thorough analysis of all the major systems and components in the home. The report includes a clear description of what we have found with any problem areas noted, so you can easily identify them. A detailed summary page with estimated cost of repairs and/or replacements is also included as one of our features. Digital photos also accompany the report, making what is written in the report much clearer to understand.Our home inspectors also provide free telephone consultation after your inspection.
A thorough home inspection will include the following but not limed to:
~ Roof (tiles,shingles, built up and modified roofing, flashings, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights, downspouts, and other visible roof related items)
~ Attics (insulation, ventilation, rafters, joists and collar ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items)
~ Plumbing and Fixtures (water heaters,water pressure, water supply and drain lines, jacuzzi tubs, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath tubs, toilets, sanitary system, shower pans and other plumbing system components)
~ Interior (doors,windows, hardware and locking mechanisms,walls and ceilings,stairways,railings and other visible interior-related components)
~ Heating and Cooling Systems (split systems, package units, heat pumps, cleanliness of filters and coils, temperature differential readings,ductwork system, registers, returns and other visible related HVAC components)
~ Electrical Systems (service entry and clearances, main and sub panels, switches and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and other related electrical components)
~ Crawl Spaces and Foundation (crawl space ventilation, vapor barriers, structural items such as floors,slabs, columns and structural posts )
~ Exterior (siding materials, such as stucco, wood, brick veneer, stone veneer, fascia, soffits and other visible exterior related components)
~Major Appliances(stove tops, ovens,microwaves,dishwasher, garbage disposal, washing machine, dryer, trash compactor, ice maker and other built in appliances)