A home cannot fail an inspection. A professional home inspection is an independent, unbaised visual examination of a home for any condition concerns.  The inspector will document findings so you will have the information you need to make a sound, investment decision.

Depending on the size and condition of the home, a thorough home inspection will take several hours, usually between two to four hours. Ideally, you will accompany your inspector during the inspection, so that you will have visual reinforcement of your digitially prepared report.

Every inspection is a thorough analysis of all the major systems and components in the home. The report includes a clear description of what we have found with any condition problem areas noted, so you can easily identify them. Our home inspectors provide a free telephone consultation after your inspection. 

A thorough visual home inspection will include the following:

Roof (covering, flashings, chimneys, vents, trim gutters, drip edges, skylights, downspouts and other visible roof related items)

Attic (insulation, ventilation, rafters joists, collar ties, trusses, wiring, attachments and other visible related items)

Exterior (siding materials, attachments, windows, door, lintels, vents, entryways and other visible exterior related components)

Plumbing and Fixtures ( water pressure, water distribution system, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers, toilets, sanitary systems and other plumbing system components)

Heating  (furance, air filters, ductwork, radiators, registers, flues)

Cooling systems ( air conditioning compressor and refridgerant lines and other cooling systems related components) 

Basements, crawlspaces and foundations (insulation, vapor barriers, ventilation, posts/columns, beams, utility attachment, structural items, floors and walls)

Interior ( floors, ceilings, walls, stairs (if applicable), banisters, finishes, sinks, cabinets, shelving, built-in appliances, Fire places (basic inspection) smoke detectors and safety related items and other visible interior related components)

Electrical Systems ( service entry / clearances, service panel, switches, receptacles, visible wiring systems, junction boxes, grounding systems and other related electrical components)

Decks and Porches ( handrails, guardrails, balusters, decking, structure, stair threads, footings)

Overall Structures  ( visible building structure)