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Today, people want a Home Inspector that is experienced, reliable, and honest.
My goals are simple, to provide my Client with a great, professional inspection at a fair price. My
report is 23 pages in length,covering over 112 different categories on the home.
The report covers all exterior surfaces, including siding, trim, gutters, roofing,
any porches or decks on the exterior. In addition, we report on exterior ground
conditions, any plumbing and electrical, and garage inside and out.
On the interior, we operate as many doors and windows as we can, check all
accessible outlets/switches/lights. Operate all plumbing fixtures and check for
leaks in faucets and drain systems.
We look into the attic and make notations on structure, insulation, ventilation,
any water stains, seepage, or any other existing condition you should be aware of.
In the basement, we make notations on foundation condition including, step,
horizontal, and vertical cracks. Any wall movements, settlement, or any other
condition that may be a problem. We look for water stains, seepage,
efflorescence, or any other condition you should be aware of.
Also in the basement, we inspect plumbing, electric (including opening main
power panels), natural gas, floor/support systems, water main, water heater,
furnace (including duct system), flue systems, sump pump/palmer valve (if
present), windows, laundry systems, etc.
The report is completed on-site and my Client receives two copies, that same
day, at the completion on the inspection. Click here for a sample report.
I always expect my Clients to be present for the inspection. It is a lot easier for
you to understand the conditions I am concerned with if we stand right in front
of them and discuss it there.
The inspection takes approximately 2-3 hours to perform, so please allow
enough time in your schedule.
The inspection covers all these areas below and more:
Exterior:
- Basic structure
- Siding, window/doors trim, flashings, and soffit/fascia materials
- Decks, porches, balconies, stoops and steps
- Drainage and grading around buildings
- Driveways, patios and sidewalks
- Roofing, chimney, flashing, roof penetrations and gutters systems
- Any electrical and/or exterior hoses bibs
- AC systems
Basement:
- Foundation type and condition (including water leakage, condensation, cracks, movements, discolorations and
more....)
- Floor type and condition (including water seepage, condensation, cracks, movements, discolorations and more....)
- Support system condition (including columns, floors and beams)
- Furnace (checked for proper operation and safety)
- Water heater (checked for proper operation and safety)
- Waste piping and clean water plumbing systems
- Sump crock systems
- Electrical systems (including removing main panel covers and checking for proper wiring/safety)
Interior:
- Walls, ceilings, floors and steps
- Operate as many doors and windows as possible
- Running all plumbing fixtures and checking systems for any leakage
- Checking as many outlets/lights for proper operation/wiring/safety
- Heating, cooling, waste piping, plumbing and electrical systems
- Smoke detectors
- Attic & unfinished spaces (including structure, ventilation, insulation, water stains/seepage and more...)
In addition, my service also includes the following items at no extra charge:
- Pointing out where all the gas and water shut-off valves are, and if you want, tagging them so you can find them
easily, in an emergency.
- Pointing out where and explaining how the air filter fits in the furnace.
- Explain the heating damper system.
- Explain proper grade pitch and drainage around the home.
- Explain any roof, electrical or any other conditions that may be a red-flag for homeowners insurance.
- Explain any other problem/conditions noted on the report.
- After inspection phone calls are welcome
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In addition to the inspection I
also include the following at
no extra charge:
- Pointing out where all the
gas and water shut-off
valves are, and if you want,
tagging them so you can
find them easily, in an
emergency.
- Pointing out where and
explaining how the air
filter fits in the furnace.
- Explain the heating
damper system.
- Explain proper grade pitch
and drainage around the
home.
- Explain any roof, electrical
or any other conditions
that may be a red-flag for
homeowners insurance.
- Explain any other
problem/conditions noted
on the report.
- After inspection phone
calls are welcome, and if
requested, we will come
back to walk with you on
your final walk-through
before closing.
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