Standard Buyer Inspection
Electrical system
HVAC system
Basement / Crawlspace
A Standard Inspection includes all of the major systems, including the HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roof, Attic, Basement...and more.​
Each inspection also includes thermal scanning.
Click to see sample infrared images
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An assessment of the home's performance is also made. For example:
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​Have ice dams been a problem at this home?
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Is there evidence of past leakage into the basement?
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If problems like these are found, we will help identify the sources and can provide suggestions for a remedy.
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The length of your inspection will depend on the size and age of the home.
An average size home generally requires 2 1/2 - 3-hours of time, followed by a designated "walk-through" withe the buyer. Your inspector will review the hi-lights of the inspection at this time and answer any questions you have. Plan to allow 45 minutes for the review.
Your inspection report is e-mailed to you by the next day.
Our reports are written in layman's terms and are loaded with images from the inspection.
We provide up to 3 summaries at the front of your report:
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Priority Items (items in need of repair / modification or further evaluation by a specialist)
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Attention Items (recommendations)
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Maintenance & General Information
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We write our reports with the intent that you should not need to call for clarification on anything, but it is normal to have more questions, so you are always welcome to e-mail / text or call with follow-up questions. No charge - and no runaround.
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Click here to see sample inspection reports
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Roof
Attic
Interior rooms
Plumbing system
Grounds / Exterior
Your inspection will inform you of the following:
* What items are in need of repair, and what items - if any - are in need of immediate attention
* Approximately how much longer you can expect major items to last
* Overall condition of major systems
* Maintenance tips
How it works:
Times are approximations - and will vary by size / condition of home
AM Appointment: Inspection generally starts at 9:30 AM
Buyer/Client arrives at 11:45 for the walk-through/review
Inspection completed by 12:45 PM
PM Appointment: Inspection generally starts at 1:30 PM
Buyer/Client arrives at 3:45 PM for the walk-through/review
Inspection completed by 5:00 PM