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INSPECTION SERVICES 

Here's a list of our inspection services. Feel free to ask us about additional types of inspections. We perform all of our inspections according to the Inspection Standards of Practice. Call us or schedule online.

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FULL HOME INSPECTION: $300 (fee increases with increase in sq. footage above 2,000 sf)

A home is probably the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, so it’s important to understand the condition of your investment. I’ll provide a non-invasive evaluation of the home’s accessible structure, systems and components. While a home inspection can’t reveal every concern that exists, it will significantly reduce your anxiety by arming you with the knowledge you need to make an informed home-buying decision.

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ANNUAL HOME MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: $300

Especially if you’re a new homeowner, an Annual Home Maintenance Inspection can help you understand and plan for the demands of maintaining your home properly. Some tasks are seasonal, and some items require more frequent attention. Let me help you start on the path of responsible homeownership by identifying any issues, and educating you about what should be done each year to keep your home in top condition. Even if you’re a veteran homeowner, my inspection can verify whether your home’s maintenance is sufficient, or whether any problems have developed during the past year. 

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MOVE-IN CERTIFIED INSPECTION: $300 (up to 2,000 sq. ft)

Are you selling your home? Let me inspect it before you even list it. A Move-In Certified® Seller’s Inspection alerts you to any defects or problems with your home so that you can address them before prospective buyers discover them. You can then take the time you need to obtain reasonable repair estimates. Avoid 11th-hour negotiations and delays, and justify your full asking price by having your home for sale inspected now.

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ROOF INSPECTION: $100

Do you need just a roof inspection performed for insurance or other purposes? I will inspect your roof-covering materials from the ground, roof edges, or I will walk upon the roof to assess its overall condition (if accessible and safe to do so). I can also conduct a standalone roof inspection and certification. A roof inspection includes inspecting the roof covering, flashing, chimneys, vents, skylights, and other penetrations.

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PRE-DRYWALL INSPECTION: $125

One way to ensure that a house is built according to its specifications is by performing a pre-drywall inspection. “Pre-drywall” refers to a phase during the homebuilding process just after the installation of certain elements – such as the doors, windows, foundation, flooring, wall and roof components, plumbing and electrical rough-in – and right before the drywall is hung. This in-progress or construction-phase inspection is useful because drywall can obscure some aspects of the interior and make builder access permission may be necessary.

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4-POINT INSPECTION: $275

Many insurance companies require this inspection for older homes. The “four points” covered in this limited inspection include the four vital systems of the home: the roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. This inspection identifies their components, determines their age, and assesses their overall condition. (reduced fee when ordered with full home inspection)

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WIND MITIGATION INSPECTION: $125 (Reduced fee when ordered with full home inspection)

Wind mitigation helps limit the amount of wind damage inflicted on a home. Many homeowner's insurance companies offer incentives, such as premium discounts and rebates, for implementing specific protections. And if you’ve already made certain improvements, a Wind Mitigation Inspection can provide the verification you need to receive credits and discounts.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION: $300

Are you building a new home? I’ll come out during different phases of the construction process to make sure your project is being executed according to your specs. I can verify that scheduled work has been completed before you make a payment to your contractor. I’ll also come out prior to project completion to help you and your general contractor devise a punch list of remaining items. This is not a code-compliance inspection for your contractor, but a New Construction Inspection for you.

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REPAIR VERIFICATION INSPECTION: $50

Have you had remodeling or repair work done by a contractor to address a deficiency, or to adapt or modernize some structure or system of your home? I will inspect it to make sure that the materials, installation and workmanship meet quality standards and your specifications. This is not a code-compliance inspection, but an inspection to check that the work was completed properly.

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​Home Maintenance Book Is Included

With every full home inspection service, I include a home maintenance book for my clients. The book explains how a home works, how to maintain it, and how to save home energy. It also includes seasonal maintenance checklists.

WHAT REALLY MATTERS IN A              HOME INSPECTION

Congratulations on buying your new home.

The process can be stressful, especially if you are a first-time home buyer. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short amount of time. This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, and what the inspector himself says during the inspection by way of written recommendations.

All this combined with the seller's disclosure and what you notice yourself makes the experience even more overwhelming. What should you do?

Relax. Most of your inspection will likely be maintenance recommendations, life expectancies, and minor imperfections. These are nice to know about. However, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories:

1. Major defects. An example of this would be a significant structural failure.

2. Things that may lead to major defects. Small things left unattended can become big things, such as a small water leak coming from a piece of roof flashing, for example.

3. Things that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy, or insure the home. Structural damage caused by wood rot or termite infestation, for example.

4. Safety hazards. Such as a lack of GFCI-protection or other electrical issues. Anything in these categories should be corrected. Often a serious problem can be corrected inexpensively to protect both life and property (especially in categories 2 and 4)

. Most sellers are honest and are often surprised to learn of defects uncovered during an inspection. Many have never been in the attic or crawlspace, and would have no idea what may be going on in these areas. Realize that sellers are under no obligation to repair everything mentioned in the report. No home is perfect. Unless it’s a new build, it’s a used house!

Keep things in perspective. Don't kill your deal over things that don't matter, especially aesthetics. Be reasonable in what you ask for. It is inappropriate to demand that a seller address deferred maintenance, conditions already listed on the seller's disclosure, or nit-picky items.

Please read the report through, and call us if you have a question or need clarification on an item in the report.

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