A Pre-Purchase Inspection is the most common type of inspection we perform. This will typically be scheduled at the time a contract is executed and allows us the opportunity to inspect your home before closing. A Pre-Purchase Inspection is one of the most important steps in the home buying process. We will be on the property on average between 2-4 hours, sometimes more depending on the size, amenities and weather. We typically gauge the inspection time based on 1,000 sqft per hour. During this time we will inspect all of the above listed areas, or any others requested that are associated with your home. We will strive to help you gain an informed, honest and thorough opinion of the condition of your home, prior to closing the deal.

 There are many good reasons to have a professional, third-party inspection performed on a brand new home. (Note – Many builders hire their own inspectors at a discounted rate. Please remember that those inspectors are working to benefit the builder, not the buyer.) Buying a new house is likely one of, if not the largest purchases you’ll ever make. The whole process is riddled with emotion and stress as you await the big reveal. A professional home inspection will substantially reduce the stress in the new home purchase. As well, it just makes sense to learn as much as you can about the quality of your new home before signing off on everything.

     Building a new home is a tremendously complex endeavor. It involves many people, usually split up into sub-contractors, each working on different parts of your home. even for the bests builders, it’s nearly impossible to complete this process without missing something. Maybe it’s a plumbing fixture that didn’t get tested for leaks, the roofing nails and flashing that didn’t get sealed, an electrical breaker or outlet that isn’t working, or any of the dozens of minor problems that can easily be overlooked. We will do the best we can to find such problems while it is still early enough to bring to the attention of the builder to be corrected, BEFORE signing the final papers and start moving in. 

     For the relatively small cost, a professional inspection of your dream home can pay big dividends in peace of mind and problems solved before they become unpleasant surprises.

Wood Destroying Insect Inspections are important for all homes, whether you are looking to buy a home or simply maintaining your current residence. We provide a State Licensed and Regulated WDI Inspection and Report to identify the presence of, or conducive conditions for any Wood Destroying Insects. If you are purchasing a home, most lenders will either require, or like to see a WDI report on the property. Most homes will have dealt with termites, carpenter ants, or some form of wood destroying insect at some point throughout its existence. If it hasn’t yet, it is only a matter of time. While we cannot predict when this will occur or if it has occurred in the past, we will help identify areas of concern and make recommendations to help reduce that risk. Take the time to schedule your WDI inspection/report with us today and help identify and prevent the possible existence of these pests in your home.

While most of our inspections are performed for the potential buyers, some sellers feel it best to perform an inspection before they put their home on the market. This will give them a chance to address any potential safety hazards or more serious mechanical issues before a deal is made. This will typically make for a smoother transaction and will help prevent moving the closing date after an offer and contract have been made. If you feel that this could be of a benefit for you or your client, please give us a call today to set up an appointment.

A re-inspection is an added bonus for buyers who may have had a pre-purchase inspection that revealed more than they originally imagined. This is an opportunity for us to go back to the property after repairs have been made to ensure they were done, and done correctly. Sometimes the homeowners are just ready to sell the property and make “repairs” that are not adequate to properly fix the issue. With a re-inspection, we can confirm or deny if the repairs have truly been made. At a minimal cost, this is added peace of mind knowing that your requests via contract have actually been completed. (Note – This would normally be scheduled after the original inspection and before final closing)

While the feeling of a new home purchase may still be fresh on the mind, there are often many things that buyer’s have forgotten to address or failed to notice when moving in. Even if you didn’t get a pre-purchase inspection, it’s not too late to get items addressed before the “One Year (Builder’s) Warranty” expires. If you have an uneasy feeling or didn’t get an inspection prior to moving in, we’d love to give you peace of mind or necessary answers concerning your home. This inspection includes all of the items a Pre-Purchase or New Construction Inspection you entail.