Our Services

 

Exterior: the inspector performs a complete inspection of the exterior, building perimeter, land grading adjacent to the foundation, walks, driveways, patios, siding, windows, doors, chimney, roofing materials, gutters and downspouts, flashings, soffits and fascias, and many other exterior features.

Foundation & Crawlspaces: the inspector will evaluate the foundation walls, first floor support system, all structural components, and Grade slab and/or floor slab.

Kitchen: the inspector inspects the appliances, plumbing and physical condition of the cabinets and countertops.

Interior: the inspector checks receptacles, light switches, the physical condition of the walls, ceilings windows, doors and floor coverings.

Overall condition of Bathrooms are evaluated and all fixtures operated.

Heating & Air Conditioning systems are inspected and operated, outside temperatures permitting.

In the Attic we check for proper vent ducting, structural integrity, electrical, insulation and ventilation.

Attached Garage / Carport: Exterior and interior walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, roof, and foundation. Electrical system, Plumbing system, Heat ( if applicable).

*The Photo Documentation

There are two well known sayings "A picture is worth a thousand words" and "Seeing is believing." These sayings certainly apply to a home inspection.

The digital photos printed for your report will instantly clarify any issue on the inspection report, either for yourself or other parties involved in the real estate transaction.

You should know a few facts about your Future Home when ordering your Home Inspection

  1. What is the square footage of your Future Home__________________
  2. What is the Age of your Future Home _____________
  3. What is the age & type of roof of your Future Home _________________
  4. Is there a Crawlspace or a Full Basement under the House
  5. What is the address of your Future Home?

 

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Additional Services

Water Testing - we use only EPA certified labortories. Or staff is trained on proceedure and testing proticalls. We offer a full range of standardized water testing including VA/FHA, Rural Houseing, Sonyma. Specialized testing for Synthetic organic Contaminants (SOCs), Hydrocarbons, Methylterbutylether (MTBE), Metal, Inorganics and many others.

Water Flow - Gallon per minute and volumn test to verify you'll have enough water to wash your car and yourself!

Septic "Dye" Testing - Required by many banks and finance companies. This test only tells you if the system is operational.

Wood Destorying Insect (Pest) Inspection - Required by almost all banks and finance companies. This inspection looks for Termites, Carpenter Ants, and Powder Post Beetles. We are a liencensed New York State Certified Applicator, BUT we do not apply any treatment or market ourselfs as pest control professionals even though we have the credentials. We feel it is a conflict of intrest to inspect and also apply treatment.

Radon Testing - Radon is a natural occuring gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soils, rock and water. Air pressure inside your home is usually lower than pressure in the soil around your homes foundation. Because of this difference in pressure, your house acts like a vacuum, drawing radon in through foundation cracks and other openings. The Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.

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