Buyer Inspections
Seller Inspections
Commercial Inspections
New Build Inspections
Buyer Inspections
When you purchase a new home, you're also buying any problems that come with it. These problems can add up to a large expense. You can think of a home inspection as a safety net which protects you from falling into a poor investment. Problems found during the inspection which were not disclosed by the seller can put you in a stronger position for negotiation.
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A home inspection doesn't just save you money. It also helps to protect your family. Safety issues can arise from dangerous handyman work, outdated electrical systems, lead pipes, and more. We'll check the home for potential safety issues such as fire hazards, electrical hazards, structural problems, and hazardous materials.
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The following major systems are included in your home inspection:
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Appliances
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Doors, Windows & Interior
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Foundations, Basements & Crawlspaces
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Attic, Ventilation & Insulation
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Roof
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Exterior
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HVAC
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Plumbing
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Electrical Systems
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Detached Buildings/Garages
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Seller Inspections
A Seller's Inspections or more commonly referred to as a Pre-Listing inspection is a great way to ease potential buyers minds when trying to sell your home. The inspection will help you as a seller identify any areas of your home that made need attention and help you get top dollar when you list your home for sale. This can help prevent deals from falling through and reduce the number of repairs a potential buyer may request.
Seller inspections are arranged and paid for by the seller, usually just before the home goes on the market. The inspector works for the seller and generates a report for the seller. The seller usually makes multiple copies of the report and shares them with potential buyers who tour the home as a marketing tool. The report might relieve a prospective buyer's unfounded suspicions, and prevent them from walking away. A seller inspection also lightens negotiations and 11th-hour re-negotiations. When seller inspection reports are provided, deals are less likely to fall apart the way they often do when a buyer's inspection unexpectedly reveals a last-minute problem.
Advantages to the Seller:
- The seller can schedule the inspection at the seller's convenience.
- The report can help the seller substantiate a higher asking price if problems don't exist or have been corrected.
- The report might alert the seller to any items of immediate concern, such as plumbing leaks or active termite infestation.
-The report might alert the seller to any immediate safety issues found, before agents and visitors tour the home.
- Gives the seller time to make repairs and shop for competitive contractors.
- Permits the seller to attach repair estimates or paid invoices to the inspection report.
- Removes over-inflated buyer-procured estimates from the negotiation table.
- The report provides a third-party, unbiased opinion to offer to potential buyers.
- The seller can have the inspector correct any misstatements in the inspection report before it is generated.
- The seller can assist the inspector during the inspection, something normally not done during a buyer's inspection.
- A seller inspection permits a clean home inspection report to be used as a marketing tool.
Commercial Inspections
Just because your buying a commercial space doesn't mean you shouldn't have it inspected also. Starting or expanding a business can be an expensive endeavor and the last thing you want is unexpected problems from your new commercial space.
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We inspect all commercial spaces for the following:
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Doors, Windows & Interior
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Foundations, Basements & Crawlspaces
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Attic, Ventilation & Insulation
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Roof
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Exterior
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HVAC
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Plumbing
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Electrical Systems
- Decks/Balconies
- Safety Systems
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Here are a few of the commercial spaces we can inspect:
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Retail Store
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Office Space
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Apartment Complexes
New Build Inspections
A brand-new home doesn't necessarily mean well built. New doesn't even guarantee good. Houses are built by people, and not all houses are built to the same standards. When you buy a new construction home without an inspection, you're placing yourself at the mercy of the people who built it. A new construction inspection allows you to catch construction issues early, before they become major problems down the road.
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While there are countless opportunities for mistakes to occur during construction, there are a number of issues that pop up more frequently than others. Here are just a few examples:
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Non-functioning electrical outlets and switches
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Non-functioning or improperly installed appliances
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Improperly installed roofing
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Improper grading (ground slopes toward the home)
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Poor insulation
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Plumbing leaks
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Unsealed windows and doors
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It is not uncommon to find minor issues with a newly constructed home. However, occasionally a brand-new home can turn out to be an absolute nightmare, despite looking perfectly fine on the surface. Some issues, such as leaks or improper grading, may not become apparent until well after the warranty has expired. This is why it is important to get a New Build Inspection and protect your investment.