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What is a home inspection?
A professional home inspection is a visual, non-invasive evaluation of the structure and components of a house. The inspection will identify items that are not performing correctly or items that are unsafe. If an issue or a symptom of an issue is found, the home inspector will include a description of the issue in a written report and may recommend further evaluation.
Outside of the home, the inspector will walk on the roof (if accessible and safe to do), enter crawlspaces (if accessible and safe to do), and inspect the land for proper grading. The exterior inspection also includes driveways, decks, patios, siding, chimneys, gutters, windows, electrical service entry and more.
Inside the home, the home inspector will inspect accessible attics, operate plumbing fixtures, test accessible electrical outlets and fixtures, and operate doors and windows. The home inspector will also inspect the electrical service panel (and distribution panels if present), water heaters and the heating / cooling systems.
To summarize, an inspection is essentially a "visual snapshot" of a home's condition as it exists at the time of the inspection, and that condition is described in a comprehensive written report.
View a sample home inspection report by clicking here.
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Why get a home inspection?
A professional home inspection is your best tool when it comes to making the most of your home investment. Whether you are buying or selling, an objective professional inspection will provide you with important information that you can use.
If you are buying, you want to know that the home you're considering is safe and sound. You want to avoid unwelcome and costly surprises.
If you are selling your home, you will need to make full disclosure of any and all deficiencies. You will want to know what, if any, repairs you can make so you can market your home most effectively.
Whichever side of the "For Sale" sign you are on, a quality home inspection is essential.
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Home inspections for sellers:
Our home evaluation will point out repairs you may wish to make before putting your home on the market. The home inspection report will provide the information needed to make full disclosure prior to sale. Finally, a pre-sale home inspection is a powerful marketing tool that is a competitive edge, offering buyers peace of mind.
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Home inspections for buyers:
You want objective information to protect a potential home investment. Our home inspection evaluates structural and mechanical integrity and identifies potential maintenance issues to eliminate any unwelcomed surprises. We also review home safety and proactively identify risks to your family's health.
