What is a Home Inspection

A home inspection is an independent evaluation of a home's components based on the simple criteria of durability and serviceability.

An inspector who does this evaluation is considered credible if he has no personal interest in the outcome of the report.

Thus, many inspection companies will not allow an inspector to give estimates of repair work on a home they inspect.

This policy is included in the Code of Ethics for all inspectors trained by the American Institute of Inspectors.

Why Do I Need an Inspection of My Home

The purchase of a home is a very large investment. Most people don't have a trained eye to see all that a professional inspector sees, much less the time to thoroughly go through a home to inspect it.

An average home will take from 2 to 3 hours to inspect. It is wise to hire a professional inspector when investing in a home.

When should a Home be Inspected

As a Buyer: make it a part of your purchase agreement with the seller as a contingency pending your approval.

As a Seller: before you list your property for sale, have it inspected so you have an opportunity to see you home from the buyer's perspective.

What is Covered in Report

THE ROOF and its components. THE SIDING and its components WATER HEATER and its components THE COOLING SYSTEM and its components THE HEATING SYSTEM and its components DOORS and WINDOWS FOUNDATIONS and FLOOR STRUCTURE CEILINGS, FLOORS, and WALLS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS and its components PLUMBING and its components BUILT-IN APPLIANCES WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAY, PATIOS, DECKS ATTIC and CRAWL SPACES FIREPLACE and its components STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS AND MORE...

How is Report being Presented

An e-mail is sent to you with a link to your report.

If you prefer, a color copy in a binder can be sent to you via USPS (additional charges will apply).