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Our Services
Home inspections can help you buy or sell your home with confidence.
As trained professionals we have seen, a vast majority of situations 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 sensible 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 Inspection 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.
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.
- Termites or other wood-destroying organisms:
These pests cause serious damage to wooden structures and posts and can also attack stored food, household furniture, and
books. See Termite Facts.
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