Pre-purchase home inspections

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A&M Home Inspections offers the most comprehensive home inspection available.

We start at the roof and evaluate not only the roof surface, but also the chimney, the ventilation system, the electrical service entrance, the plumbing stack, and any other systems or components located on the roof.

The next step is to inspect the exterior of the home. We use a macro and micro approach to look at both the big picture and all the details.

We then move inside the house, and starting at the bottom, work our way up through the home into the attic. While inside, we address such things as the structure, the heating and cooling systems, the electrical and plumbing systems, the interior finishes, the insulation and ventilation, and accessories such as fireplaces.

Our evaluation is then communicated through a detailed inspection report, which includes descriptions of all the systems in the home, as well as any recommended improvements. This will help you prioritize the improvements and develop a blueprint for your future in the home.

Best of all, our services don't end with the inspection. For as long as you own the home, you can call with any additional questions - at no extra charge

Components Included in an A&M Home Inspection:

Heating

Inspect: installed heating equipment, vents, flues & chimneys
Describe: energy source & heating method

Cooling

Inspect: installed cooling system, refrigerant lines, condensate line
Describe: energy source & cooling method

Plumbing

Inspect: all fixtures & faucets, drain waste & vent piping, water heater, water pumps & related piping
Describe: materials used, energy source of water heater & location of main water shut off

Electrical

Inspect: service drop, entrance conductors, main disconnects, grounding, service panels, GFI’s, fixtures, switches & recepticles
Describe: amps & voltage rating of service, location of main disconnects

Structural

Inspect: foundation & framing
Describe: floor structure, wall & ceiling structure, roof structure & methods used to inspect attic

Exterior

Inspect: wall covering, flushing & trim, exterior doors, decks, balconies, steps & porches, eaves, soffit & facia, walk ways & driveways
Describe: the exterior wall coverings

Roofing

Inspect: roof covering, drainage systems & flashings, skylights, chimneys & roof penetrations
Describe: roof coverings & methods used to inspect the roof

Insulation and Ventilation

Inspect: insulation & vapor barriers in unfinished spaces, ventilation of attics & crawl spaces, mechanical ventilation systems