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TYPES OF INSPECTIONS WE OFFER
  1. Exterior & Interior
  2. Involves a comprehensive examination of a property, covering both the outside and inside to check the structure, systems, and safety

  3. Exterior Only
  4. A limited assessment of a property, most commonly a home, that examines only the outside without going inside.

  5. Interior Only
  6. A home inspection that focuses exclusively on the inside of a property, typically for condos or townhomes where the homeowner's association (HOA) is responsible for exterior maintenance.

  7. Capital Improvements
  8. A detailed evaluation of a property's physical assets to assess their condition, remaining useful life, and need for replacement or upgrade

  9. Occupancy Verification
  10. A safety and compliance check on a property, required before it can be legally occupied, especially after new construction or significant renovations

 

  1. Property Condition Assessment
  2. A detailed inspection, often required by lenders, that includes a cost spreadsheet for repairs and maintenance.

  1. Construction Draw Inspection
  2. An inspection to verify that work has been completed to a certain stage before a contractor is paid for that phase.

  1. Routine Maintenance Inspection
  2. Periodic inspections to ensure systems are working correctly and to plan for future maintenance.

  1. Corrective Maintenance Inspection
  2. An inspection to check that a previously identified problem has been fixed. 
  1. What is a 4-point Inspection?
  2. The purpose of this inspection is for the insurance carrier to determine the risk associated with insuring the property, focusing on four key areas that are most likely to cause a major claim.
  1. Roof
  2. The condition, age, and material of the roof are examined for leaks, damage, or missing shingles.
  1. Electric
  2. The inspector checks the wiring for issues like aluminum wiring, cloth wiring, or missing GFCI protection, and inspects the electrical panel.
  1. Plumbing
  2. This includes the water heater (checking for leaks and age), pipes, and overall condition of the water supply system, as well as signs of water damage.
  1. HVAC
  2. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are evaluated for age, functionality, and maintenance needs
  1. Insurance Loss/Damage Inspection
  2. Our expert team thoroughly examines your property to assess losses, document damage, and provide clear, detailed reports for your insurance claims.

Importance of Field Inspections

Quality & Safety

They help identify potential problems before they become major issues.

Aids decision-making

They provide crucial, accurate information for decisions related to finance, risk, and operations.

Ensures compliance

They verify that a property or process is meeting all relevant regulations and standards

Documentation and Accountability

Thorough inspection reports create an essential paper trail documenting the project's progress, adherence to standards, and any corrective actions taken.

Home Inspection Checklist

Our Standard Home Inspection Categories
And What We Look For:

Exterior, Lots and Grounds

We start at the exterior of the home. We look at the exterior siding, doors, windows, decks and balconies, driveways and walks, and grading.

This is a full overview of the outside of the home.

Foundation, Basement and Crawlspace

This is whatever is below the home. Concrete foundation walls, crawlspace elements, and basement floors. This also includes columns, piers, and floor structure.

Roofing, Attic, and Ventilation

This section is everything above the home. We enter the attic, looking for issues with the roof coverings, chimneys or flues, gutters, attic vents, roof structure, and even insulation.

Plumbing

We test every water fixture in the home looking for leaks. We run showers, test toilets and give an overview of the water heater.

Electrical

From the main panel to electrical outlets, we try to test every electrical elements of a home. This includes Switches, GFCI outlets, and smoke/CO detectors.

Heating System

We operate the heating systems in the home during our inspections. We analyze thermostat and heat distribution.

Cooling System

We visually inspect the cooling system. This includes central air conditioning, window units, and whole house fans.

Interior

We inspect visual and cosmetic issues like floors and walls condition, doors, windows, and cabinets.

Appliances

The appliances in the house will be tested. This is a basic limited inspection that ensures the device is operating as expected.

Garage

If the home has a garage, we will visually inspect the interior and exterior.

Lawn Sprinklers

If present, we will do a brief overview of the sprinkler system. This includes running thru the watering zones and looking at the controlling system.

3 Day Turn around

Our report will be laid out in the same order as this infographic to make it that much easier.If you have any questions on your report, you can call, email, or chat us on our website.