Buyer / Full Home Inspection

 
 

Your offer has been accepted & now it's time to have the home inspected! We schedule a time to perform the inspection & I arrange property entry with the seller. The inspection usually takes 2 - 4 hours to complete. Upon completing the inspection, we walk-through & around the property together to review my findings. If you’re unable to attend the inspection we can review my findings via phone, video call, etc… In any case, you’ll receive your inspection report via email the same day as the inspection.

From the roof to the lower level or basement, all accessible areas are inspected (see specific inspection items below). I'll also show you where various water, gas and electrical shut-offs are located.  Each home inspection includes moisture testing, carbon monoxide monitoring & thermal infrared imaging. I also use a drone that allows me to inspect areas that are not safely accessible. Most inspections include a “BuildFax Report”, which details various permits pulled at this particular property. Armed with the information from the inspection, you'll be able to make an educated buying decision & potentially negotiate price and/or repairs. See the FAQ’s page for more buyers home inspection information.

Pricing

 Single Family Homes

*$400 - 0-1500 Heated Square Feet

*$430 - 1500-2000 Heated Sq Ft

*$460 - 2000-2500 Heated Sq Ft

*$500 - 2500-3000 Heated Sq Ft

*$550 - 3000-3500 Heated Sq Ft

*$600 - 3500-4000 Heated Sq Ft

*$650 - 4000-4500 Heated Sq Ft

*$700 - 4500-5000 Heated Sq Ft

Over 5000 Square Feet - Contact us for a quote.

*ADDITIONAL FEES BASED ON THE AGE OF THE HOME

  • 10 years or older = $30

  • 20 years or older = $40

  • 30 years of older = $50

  • 40 years or older = $60

  • 50 years or older = $70

  • 60 years or older = $80

  • 70 years or older: $90

  • 80 years or older: $100

  • 90 years or older: $110

  • Over 100 years old: $120

Additional Single Family Inspections Services

$125 - Additional Out Building or Garage - Under 1000 Square Feet (regular buyer’s inspection includes inspection one attached or detached garage)

$200 - Additional Out Building or Garage - 1000 - 2000 Square Feet

$175 - Limited Pool Inspection

$225 - Short Term Continuous Radon Measurement - Detects Hourly Radon Levels to Determine if Radon Mitigation is Recommended ($200 w/any other inspection service)

$200 - Follow Up or Final Walk-Through Inspection

  • If a particular area(s), appliance(s) or utilities were not accessible or operable upon initial inspection and a return visit is necessary for these items to be properly evaluated .

  • If repairs were negotiated (from the initial inspection) and evaluation of those repairs is necessary to determine proper installation and completion.

What's inspected?

 
 

Roofing

  • Roof Surfaces, Flashings, Skylights, Roof Penetrations, Chimneys and Gutters & Drainage

Exterior

  • Wall Cladding (siding), Trim, Doors, Windows, Soffits and Fascia

  • Decks, Balconies, Stoops, Porches, Patios, Railings and Guardrails

  • Vegetation, Grading, Drainage, Driveways, Walkways and Retaining Walls

Garage

  • Walls, Ceilings (including firewall barriers), Floors, Doors, Garage Door Openers, Garage Stairs and Garage Attics

Interiors

  • Walls, Ceilings, Floors, Steps/Stairways, Balconies/Railings, Counters/Cabinets, Doors & Windows

Structural Components

  • Foundations, Basements, Crawlspaces, Walls, Columns, Beams, Floors, Ceilings, Roof Structure and Attic

Plumbing System

  • Drain, Waste and Vent Systems

  • Water Supply, Distribution Systems and Fixtures

  • Hot Water Systems (including identifying age), Controls, Chimney's, Flues and Vents

  • Fuel Storage and Distribution Systems (includes fuel storage, piping, venting, supports & leaks)

  • Describe Main Water and Gas/Fuel Shut-Offs

  • Sump Pumps

Electrical System

  • Service Entry Conductors, Main/Sub Distribution Panels, Grounding

  • Branch Circuit Conductors, Over-Current Devices & Compatibility of the Amperage and Voltage

  • Connected Appliances and Fixtures (switches, ceiling fans, light fixtures)

  • Polarity and Grounding of Receptacles within 6 Feet of Plumbing Fixtures & Garage, Car Port & Exterior Fixtures

  • Operation of GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) Outlets

  • Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors

  • Describe Locations of Main and Sub-Panels

HVAC - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

  • Furnace, Boilers, In-Floor Heating, Garage Heaters, etc...

  • Distribution Systems - Includes - Fans, Pumps, Piping, Insulation, Filters, Registers, Radiators, Fan-Coil Units and Convectors

  • Verifying Presence of Heating/Cooling in Each Room

  • Fireplaces, Chimneys, Flues and Vents

  • Cooling and Air Handling Equipment

Insulation and Ventilation

  • Attic Insulation, Knee Wall and Under Floor Insulation

  • Vapor Barriers, Ventilation of the Attic/Crawl Spaces

  • Bathroom/Kitchen/Laundry Fans and Vents

Built-in kitchen Appliances

  • Dishwasher, Ranges/Ovens/Cooktops, Range Hoods, Garbage/Food-Waste Disposals, Microwaves & Refrigerators

Thermal Infrared Imaging

  • This invaluable tool detects temperatures differences on various surfaces. I’m able to identify insulation gaps, potential plumbing leaks, moisture intrusion and use for other various applications.

Moisture Testing

  • Almost every home I inspect has some sort of moisture stain. This tool helps identify if those stains are active or from a previous issues.

carbon monoxide monitoring

  • Are furnaces, boilers or water heaters putting deadly Carbon Monoxide in the house? We don’t want to find out the hard way. This detector is a valuable safety tool.