The Home Inspection is an unbiased, professional assessment of the condition of the house. It provides you an expert opinion and professional report on the condition of the physical structure and various systems within a house, giving you peace of mind on what is likely the largest purchase you'll ever make.

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Types of Inspections We Perform

• Residential inspections of existing homes, town homes, duplexes and condominiums.
  
  
• Seller's pre-listing inspections of homes before they are placed on the market. This service can help you provide a more accurate seller's disclosure; and take care of repair items before they become buyer's issues and affect your negotiations. This service has allowed seller's to increase the sale price of their home.
  
  
• Warranty inspections for new homes before the builder's warranty expires ensures you have documentation of the defects for the builder to correct.
  
  
• Commercial inspections of Office/School/Industrial Buildings, Multiple Unit Apartment Buildings, Convenience Stores/Liquor Stores, Restaurants/Bars and Strip Malls just to name a few.
  
  

A Typical Home Inspection Includes:

Foundation and Structure:
Inspect the foundation, related structural components and/or slab surfaces. Report on any visible structural defects. Inspect slab and floor for visible water penetration. Report general indications of foundation movement that are present and visible, such as sheetrock cracks, brick cracks, out-of-square door frames or floor slopes.

Roof and Attic:
Report the type of roof covering. Inspect the general conditions and check the previous repairs. Report any visible evidence of moisture penetration. Inspect the condition of flashing, valleys, skylight, plumbing vents, air vents and other roof penetrations.

Grading and Drainage:
Inspect for proper drainage around the structure. Observe any area where siding or sill plate may be too close to the ground. Report on trees and bushes or possible damage to structure.

Doors, Windows, Walls, Floors:
Report on overall condition and operation of windows and doors. Report present and visible deficiencies of exterior walls that are related to structural performance and water penetration.

Chimney and Fireplace:
Report on overall condition of visible fireplace and chimney components. Inspect the interior of the firebox. Check hearth extension and combustible material clearances around fireplace. Inspect gas log lighter valves.

Heating and Cooling:
Report the type of system and energy source. Inspect for proper performance, such as observing the temperature difference between the supply and return air. Observe over float pan and drain.

Electrical:
Inspect the condition of service panel, service size and over current protection. Check for proper grounding, Report on the presence of aluminum branch wiring. Check on polarity of receptacles. Inspect for ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Inspect lighting and fixtures.

Plumbing:
Inspect and report the conditions of all accessible and visual water supply and waste water and vent pipes. Report any visible leaks. Inspect condition of water heater and presence of water pressure relief valve. Inspect fixtures and check for proper venting.

Built-in Appliances:
Inspect dishwasher, food waste disposal. Inspect range hood, range/oven cook top and microwave cooking equipment. Inspect trash compactor and garage door operations.

Components and Systems:

House Detective™
Property Inspections
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