FAQs

You have fallen in love with a home, but are you going to jump up in the attic tomake sure there is no moisture issues, or pot lights buried in insulation. Or do you really have the time in a 20 minute walk around to open up the electrical panel to look for corroded wires or aluminum wiring that may potentially burn your house down? Usually not, and that is why you get a home inspector. Someone that will go and spend 3 or 4 hours going through your home and testing every faucet in the house, or getting into the crawlspace to make sure there is sufficient ventilation. A home inspector is there to find the things you can’t see in a short walk through and to give you all the facts before making the biggest investment of your life.

We inspect the major systems of the house. These include the Roof, Exterior, Structure, Electrical, Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Insulation, and Interior. Our goal is to identify any existing major problems that would affect a typical buyer's decision to purchase.

• Complete home inspection conducted by an experienced professional and a thorough walkthrough where the inspector visually addresses the issues found
• Thermal Imaging
• Comprehensive home inspection report including pictures of the issues found incorporated into the report
• Technical support for as long as you own your home and an online version of the Home Reference Book.

You don't have to take notes during the inspection. We will document everything in a report. It's much better to follow the inspector through, listening to his comments to make sure you understand. It's also a great opportunity to ask questions and to clarify anything that confuses you.

You should dress comfortably and be prepared to spend roughly 2 1/2 hours walking through the home with the inspector. You won't have to climb on the roof or go into the attic, so your clothes won't get dirty.

You do receive a report.  Primarily inspections are prepared using Horizon Software and the report is transmitted via email. However, the option is available to prepare a written hard copy report if that suites the clients needs better. This needs to be communicated to the home inspector at time of booking.  The fee is the same for either reports and contains the same information. The report includes a summary of the condition of the home and details on all the major systems of the home. It is emailed or delivered within 48 hours after the inspection.

A home inspection is a professional opinion based on less-than-complete information. It's a little like getting a check-up from your doctor: It improves your odds of good health but there is no guarantee or warranty.

Some problems can only be discovered by living in a house - they cannot be discovered during a home inspection. For example, some shower stalls leak when people use the shower but don't leak when you simply turn on the shower. Some roofs and basements only leak when specific weather conditions exist. Some problems will only be discovered when carpets are lifted, furniture is moved or finishes are removed. As such, we cannot and do not offer a warranty on the house.

Home warranty programs are available from others. We would be happy to help you contact a warranty company.