Inspections Offered & Overview
A Closer Look Home Inspections, LLC offers the following inspections:
Residential Buyer Inspections
Seller/Pre-Inspections
Radon Testing
Maintenance Inspections
Warranty Inspections
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A home or building cannot fail an inspection. A professional inspection gives you an independent, unbiased view of any problems and their solutions, so that you will have all the facts you need to make a sound, informed decision.
Depending on the size and condition of the property, a thorough inspection will take no more than four hours, usually between an hour and a half and three hours. Ideally, you will accompany your inspector during the consultation, so that you will have visual reinforcement of your written report.
We take our inspection reports seriously. Every inspection is a complete and thorough analysis of all the major systems and components in the home. The report includes a clear description of what we've found with any problem areas noted, so you can easily identify them. Our inspectors also provide a free telephone consultation after your inspection for as long as you own the home.
A thorough property inspection will include the following:
~ Roof (shingles, flashings, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights, downspouts, and other visible roof related items)
~ Attics (insulation, ventilation, rafters, joists and collar ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items)
~ Plumbing and Fixtures (water pressure, water distribution system, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers and toilets, sanitary system, and other plumbing system components)
~ Interior (floors and ceilings, walls, stairs (if applicable) and banisters, finishes, sinks, cabinets, shelving, built-in appliances, smoke detectors and safety-related items, and other visible interior-related components)
~ Heating and Cooling Systems (furnace, air cleaning parts, ductwork, electronic monoxide testing, electric gas sniffer testing, air conditioner and lines, and other visible related HVAC components)
~ Electrical Systems (service entry and clearances, service panel, switches and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and other related electrical components)
~ Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation (insulation, ventilation, posts, vapor barriers, utility attachment, structural items, floors and walls, and columns)
~ Exterior (siding materials, attachments, windows, doors, sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and other visible exterior related components)
~ Decks and Porches
~ Fireplaces
~ Overall Structure
Inspections Offered
Buyer Inspections: Starting at $175.00!!! ($150 with coupon)
In both new and older properties, the best way to ensure that you are well informed about their strengths and weaknesses is to have us give you a professional inspection. We are trained to identify problem areas both small and large that may have been overlooked by the previous owners and to identify which require immediate attention. We have extensive experience with historic properties as well as the systems and materials in modern properties.
Seller Inspections (home pre-certifications): Starting at $99.00!!!
If you are selling a home and want to add value to your home, a seller inspection offers an inspection pre-certification to potential buyers. Whether you are selling your property on your own or using a realtor, it’s always a prudent idea to have a professional home inspection. Knowledge is power. All properties have strengths and weaknesses: we help you answer how serious the problems are, which must be immediately addressed and which can wait. The more you know about your home, the more prepared you will be for negotiation.
Radon:
Annual Maintenance Inspections: Starting at $99.00!
Houses need regular maintenance and components deteriorate over time. With an annual maintenance inspection, all the systems and components are checked to make sure that they are in good working order before they break. This helps prevent more costly repairs and prolongs the life of your home's systems and components. Consider it an "annual physical" for your home. Improperly maintained components and systems can cause a snowballing effect of damage. A simple corroded valve can cause major water damage if not repaired in time. There ar many valuable benefits to a maintenance inspection:
It can save thousands of dollars in damage to your home...
It helps homeowners to anticipate necessary repairs and budget for future needs of their home.
It protects the value of the home and helps ensure a fair resale price.
It educates homeowners on their home's regular maintenance needs.
It helps prolong the life of appliances, saving hundreds or even thousands in repairs and replacements.
Warranty Inspections:
Most builders provide a one-year warranty for new construction. Generally during this period of time the buyer develops a "punch list" of corrections for the contractor to repair under the warranty coverage. Some defects will not be obvious to the untrained eye. It is prudent to obtain our home inspectors list of items that will most likely be repaired by your builder at no cost to you. You will be reassured knowing that potential problems were addressed before they grew into something that could cost you a great deal down the road.