
Home inspections can help you buy or sell your home with confidence.
As trained professionals we have has seen it all, and we'll provide invaluable help in turning you into a knowledgeable
consumer. Home owners can identify problems in the making and take preventive measures to avoid costly repairs. Sellers can
understand conditions the buyer’s inspector may point out and put the property in better selling condition by making
repairs. Our inspection services include:
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. See our Inspection Overview for more details.
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 and which must be immediately addressed and which
can wait. The more you know about your home, the more prepared you will be for negotiation. See our Inspection Overview for more details.
Construction Inspections and Final Walk-Throughs In a new home,
the quality of construction is often not what it used to be some years ago, 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 great deal down the road.
Pool and Spa Inspection We are ITA (Inspector Training Associates) trained and certified to evaluate and report
on your pool and spa. We inspect the pool and spa placement and protection fencing safety features, pool and spa shell and
coping, and the equipment including gas and electrical connections.
Environmental Hazards Our job as your professional home inspector is to alert you, to the extent possible, to unknown problems and potential environmental
hazards in your current or potential house. Ours is a non-invasive visual inspection of your property which can alert you
to possible problems. See our Environmental Hazards page for more information.
We inspect for these hazards:
- Asbestos: Asbestos material that crumbles easily if sawed, scraped, or sanded into a powder is more
likely to create a health hazard because it can be inhaled into the lungs, increasing the risk of disease. See Asbestos FAQ.
- Lead: Lead is a highly toxic
metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. In general, the older a home, the more likely
it has lead-based paint. See Lead FAQ.
- Mold: There are many types
of mold, and none of them will grow without water or moisture. Molds can produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases,
potentially toxic substances. See Mold FAQ.
- Radon: Radon is a naturally
occurring radioactive gas found in soils, rock, and water throughout the U.S. Radon is a threat to health because it tends
to collect in homes, sometimes to very high concentrations. See Radon FAQ.
We may refer a Termite inspection based on
our GENERAL Inspection results, if necessary.
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