A home cannot fail an inspection. A professional home inspection gives you an independent, unbiased view of any problems and their solutions, so that you will have all the facts you need to make a sound, informed decision.

The average single family home inspection will take two and one-half to three hours.  Larger homes, homes with outbuildings or older homes will generally take longer. Ideally, you will accompany your inspector during the inspection, so that you will have visual reinforcement of your written report. At the end of the inspection the inspector will thoroughly review his findings and give you the written report.

If you are unable to attend the inspection our inspector will complete the inspection, forward the report to you or post it for you to download, and then be available for a personal consultation via the phone when you have reviewed the report.  We welcome “stand-ins (Dad, sister, friend)” in the event you cannot attend.

We take our inspection reports seriously. Every inspection is a complete and thorough analysis of all the major systems and components in the home. The report includes a clear description of what we've found with any problem areas noted, so you can easily identify them. Our inspectors are available after the inspection by telephone for questions.

A thorough home inspection will include the following:

~ Roof (shingles, flashings, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights, downspouts, and other visible roof related items) ~ Attics (insulation, ventilation, rafters, joists and collar ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items) ~ Plumbing and Fixtures (water pressure, water distribution system, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers and toilets, sanitary system, and other plumbing system components) ~ Interior (floors and ceilings, walls, stairs and banisters, finishes, sinks, cabinets, shelving, built-in appliances, safety-related items, and other visible interior-related components) ~ Heating and Cooling Systems (furnace, air cleaning parts, ductwork, electronic monoxide testing, electric gas sniffer testing, air conditioner and lines, and other visible related HVAC components) ~ Electrical Systems (service entry and clearances, service panel, switches and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and other related electrical components) ~ Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation (insulation, ventilation, posts, vapor barriers, structural items, floors and walls, and columns) ~ Exterior (siding materials, attachments, windows, doors, sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and other visible exterior related components) ~ Environmental Issues Radon, mold ~ Decks and Porches ~ Fireplaces ~ Overall Structure Barns and Outbuildings