Having a home inspection pre-listing can inform the homeowner of any potential problems that may need to be addressed and may speed up the sale of the home. If there are no serious issues with the home, the home seller is in a better position to negotiate terms and price. If there are issues that need to be addressed, the homeowner has the option of fixing them before the home is listed.
In the home inspection, the residence is inspected for structural, electrical and mechanical issues that are not up to today’s standards when a home is constructed and items in the house that may be in need of repairs. The inspection will also address any safety concerns that may exist in the home.
The Inspection Report will include the following:
Structural System that include the type of foundation, grading and drainage, roof covering materials, roof structures and attics, walls (interior & exterior), ceilings & floors, windows, stairways, fireplaces, porches, balconies, decks, and in some cases carports.
Electrical Systems that include the service entrance panel and the branch circuits.
HVAC that include the heating system and the cooling system.
Plumbing System that include the distribution system, fixtures, drains, water heating equipment, hydro message therapy equipment, gas distribution system and gas appliances.
Appliances that include dishwashers, food waste disposal units, range hood, ranges, stoves, ovens, built in microwaves, exhaust system in baths, garage door openers and dryer exhaust.
Upon completion of the onsite inspection, a written report with photos will be prepared for the homeowner with any findings from the physical inspection. Examples of things that may be noted in the report are slow drains, switches & outlets that don’t work, to water penetration in the attic and walls or a garage door opener that is not working properly; just to name a few. And YES, the doorbell is also checked to make sure it operates.
Additional Services Offered: Sewer Camera Inspection, Septic Inspection, Water Well Inspection and Well Water Testing. I also offer phase inspections for new construction (SEE LINK BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THESE SERVICES.)