SERVICES

• Roof (Leaky roofs can lead to many other problems including moisture, mold, and structural problems. We inspect the roof as part of all property inspections. Our inspectors will point out potential problems and do their best to estimate how long your roof may last before needing major repairs or a replacement.)

• Attic Ventilation & Insulation (An attic inspection can provide insight into new ways for your home’s indoor air quality, energy-efficiency, and overall comfort to be improved. During an inspection, we will be able to assess the most common problems that lead to uncomfortable, inefficient, and unhealthy homes, depleted insulation, air leakage, poor ventilation, and particulate air quality readings.

• Exterior (Inspecting a building’s exterior is critical for spotting potential problems that can be very costly. An exterior inspection will include an evaluation of gutters, siding, trim, windows, and doors. In many cases there are extra exterior items to inspect such as porch, decks, patios, garage doors, exterior lighting, chimneys, and even pools.)

• Fireplace (We look carefully at components such as the spark arrestor, firebox, and damper so our fireplace inspections can help you understand the condition of this part of the home.)

• Built-In Appliances (Built-in appliances include those kitchen appliances that are incorporated into your cabinet design as opposed to those that are free-standing. Common built-in appliances include wall ovens, cook-top ranges, and dishwashers. Such appliances can be hard-wired into your electrical system or plugged into an outlet beneath the counter.)

Attached/Detached Garage (We inspect the condition of your garage structure, whether it be an attached garage or detached configuration. The scope of our garage inspection isolates each section of your garage and checks for specific structural, performance, and safety issues. The common components that our garage inspection includes:

• garage structure and foundation
• overhead garage doors
• garage door operator
• exterior garage door
• garage firewall and fire safety measures)

• Crawlspace (Most Crawlspaces, by the sheer nature of the fact that they are built into the ground, present the possibility that water can intrude, turning what was once a dry basement into a wet basement. This is because water in the soil can put constant pressure on basement walls. Plus, water follows the path of least resistance inside a home and over time can find its way into a crawlspace/basement.)

• Plumbing System (when inspecting a property’s plumbing system, there are several things we look for. We generally start to make sure that the water heater is functioning and will product hot water. We will also check visible water lines and drains for leaks. Plumbing does not include only your water pipes. When performing a plumbing inspection, we also check gas lines and gas appliances for leaks and carbon monoxide.)

• HVAC System (Part of our home inspection includes a look at the heating and air conditioning systems. As part of an HVAC inspection, in addition to making sure the furnace or boiler produces heat, we will also remove the cover and flame shield to inspect the condition of the appliance. Air conditioner are also tested as part of a routine HVAC check. Lastly, we will make sure that the thermostat operates this equipment properly.)

• Electrical System & Paneling (As part of our electrical inspection, we will remove the electrical panel cover and observe the wiring for any major problems. The inspector will also test ground fault circuit interrupter (G.F.C.I ) outlets and breakers and trip buttons if possible. Next the inspector will check outlets, switches, and other fixtures to look for any other wiring issues such as non-working outlets or outlets with reversed polarity.)