Home inspections can help you buy or sell your home
with confidence. As a trained professional I have seen how a lack of knowledge can be disastrous, and I'll provide invaluable
help in turning you into a knowledgeable consumer. Home owners can identify problems that may develop and take preventive
measures to avoid costly repairs. Sellers can understand conditions the buyer’s inspector may point out and put the
property in better selling condition by making repairs. My inspection services include:
Buyers Inspection
In both new and older homes, the best way to ensure
that you are well informed about the strengths and weaknesses of a property is to have me give you a professional home inspection.
I am trained to identify problem areas both small and large that may have been overlooked by the previous owners and to identify
which require immediate attention. See my Inspection Overview for more details.
Sellers Inspection
Whether you are selling your home on your own or
using a realtor, it’s always a prudent idea to have a professional home inspection. Knowledge is power. All homes have
strengths and weaknesses: I help you answer how serious the problems are and which must be immediately addressed and which
can wait. The more you know about your home, the more prepared you will be for negotiation. See my Inspection Overview for more details.
Warranty Inspection
Most builders provide a one-year warranty for new
construction. Generally during this period of time the buyer develops a "punch list" of corrections for the contractor
to repair under the warranty coverage. Some defects will not be obvious to the untrained eye. It is prudent to obtain a home
inspectors list of items that will most likely be repaired by your builder at no cost to you. You will be reassured knowing
that potential problems were addressed before they grew into something that could cost you a great deal down the road.
Home Maintenance Inspection
Even homeowners with no intentions of selling their home can benefit from a professional home inspection. You may
be unaware of problems that could compromise the value of your home. By completing a thorough inspection of your home I can
identify problems that may exist along with providing recommendations for repair and maintenance of your home.
Environmental
Hazards
My job as your professional home inspector is to alert you, to the extent possible, to unknown problems
and potential environmental hazards in your current or potential house. Mine is a non-invasive visual inspection of your property
which can alert you to possible problems. See my Environmental Hazards page for more information.
I inspect for these hazards:
- Radon: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in soils, rock, and water throughout
the U.S. Radon is a threat to health because it tends to collect in homes, sometimes to very high concentrations. See Radon FAQ.
- Termites or other wood-destroying
insects: These pests cause serious damage to wooden structures and posts and can also attack stored food, household furniture,
and books. See Termite Facts.
