Services

Buyer's Inspections

A buyer's inspection is initiated by the home-buyer usually as a contingency to the final close of a real estate sale. These types of inspections are designed to assure that there are no hidden surprises for the purchaser.

Seller's Inspections

A seller's inspection is initiated by the property owner usually prior to listing the property. It helps the seller to determine what systems and structures of the property need repair. More importantly, it helps the seller and the seller's agent to accurately represent the home by disclosing damage to prospective buyers (which further helps to curb lawsuits). Damage discovered as a result of a seller's inspection can either be repaired by the seller (to maintain market value) or used as a negoting tool by both seller and buyer.

Warranty Inspections

A warranty inspection is used by the purchaser of a property just prior to the expiration of a warranty period. Warranty inspection can help the new owner to avoid costly out-of-pocket expenses that could otherwise be covered by a home warranty that is still in force.

Maintenance Inspections

Also called a "Home Health Check-up", maintenance inspections are performed usually once per year simply to ensure the integrity of a home's systems and structure. Because all things have a "planned obsolescence" period, maintenance inspections help to make the homeowner aware of immediate and upcoming needs for replacement and repair that could save thousands-of-dollars if discovered early-on.

Renovation Inspections

There are two types of renovation inspections available: (1) Pre-Renovation Inspections which are used prior to major renovations performed on a property, and (2) Post-Renovation Inspections which are performed after major renovations on a property. Pre-renovation inspections are used to assure that home systems and structures are in a condition that would allow for major renovations to occur. Post-renovation inspections are used to assure that all systems and structures are functioning properly and maintain their integrity after a major renovation has been completed. Depending on the type(s) of renovations that have taken place, renovation inspections could also be used much like warranty inspections.

Pest Inspection (NPMA-3)

A Pest Inspection is sometimes required by a lending institution. This isnpection is limited to the discovery of carpenter ants, carpenter bees, powder post beetles and termites. These insects will literally eat away at the structural integrity of the home if not properly indentified and treated properly. I provide a pest inspection with each home inspection free of charge but I can also perform this inspection as a stand alone service.

Air-Quality Testing

Air-quality testing is used to determine the level of indoor pollutants such as dust, dander and mold. When completed, this type of inspection can actually lead to a higher quality-of-life for the occupants of a home or building.

Water-Quality Testing

As with air-quality testing, water-quality testing can help to determine whether or not tap water or well-water (ground-water) is safe to consumer and use. Such tests can determine the levels of pollutants, contaminants, and illness-causing organisms in water in order to increase health and quality-of-life.

Mold Inspections

Mold contamination can destroy property and deteriorate health. A mold inspection not only identifies whether or not a property is infested with mold, but it can also lead to remediation to eliminate and control future infestations.

WDO Inspections

WDO, or wood-destroying organisms include, but are not limited to, termites, ants, bees, and various micro-organism (such as fungus). WDO inspections help to identify the source which, if caught early-on, can save property owners from exorbitant repair costs associated with eradication and the replacement of a home's or building's structure and framework.