Townhome Inspections

 
 

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 townhome inspection usually usually takes 2 - 3 hours to complete. After the conclusion of 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. 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 lists 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 townhome inspection information.

Pricing

Townhome inspections

  • *$395 1000 - 1500 Square Feet

  • *$435 1500 - 2000 Square Feet

  • *$475 2000 - 2500 Square Feet

    *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 $40 for homes 20 years or older

  • *Additional $60 for homes 40 years or older

Short Term Radon Monitoring

  • $200 (w/any inspection service)

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.