My Home Inspection Includes

• 62 point grounds and exterior inspection
• 35 point roof covering inspection
• 26 point chimney inspection
• 15 point gutter and downspout inspection
• 38 point siding, doors and trim inspection
• 24 point inspection for each window
• 11 point exterior electrical inspection
• 37 point garage interior inspection
• 38 point kitchen inspection
• 12 point laundry area inspection
• 56 point inspection for each full bathroom
• 25 point inspection for each room
• 6 point inspection each fireplace
• 10 point inspection each set of stairs
• 10 point inspection for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
• 34 point attic inspection
• 45 point basement inspection
• 4 point slab on grade inspection
• 35 point crawl space inspection
• 70 point plumbing system inspection
• 31 point heating system inspection
• 22 point cooling system inspection
• 25 point electrical inspection

I highly recommend you attend the inspection, if so the inspection also includes:

• You will get a great education about the home
• I will take time to answer your questions
• I will show you and go over any significant defects observed during the inspection
• I will recommend and explain important maintenance information
• If applicable I will explain to about significant repairs that may be needed
• I will recommend and explain energy saving improvements that may apply

Digital Photos

• Every Inspection includes digital photos
• I use a high quality cameras, high mega pixels and 30x telephoto lens
• I typically take 50 to 125 photos for notes and records
• The report will include an average of 40 to 60 photos
• Some photos are edited to include arrows, circles, and comments for descriptions
• Photos are included in the report sections where they are needed, not lumped together at end or put on a CD

Optional Ancillary Testing Services available at time of inspection:

• Radon testing
• Septic load and dye test
• Well flow and function test
• Water purity testing
• Mold testing
• Indoor Air Quality Testing (VOCs, allergens, hazardous materials)
• Lead in paint
• Lead in soil
• Lead in water
• Asbestos in building materials
• See full list of ancillary services

Professional detailed inspection takes time. To put the above into perspective the smallest size house would usually include at least a 650 point inspection, taking about 2 to 3 hours. An average inspection of a 1500 sq. ft. home would range from a 800 to 1200 point inspection and takes about 3 1/2 to 4-1/2 hours including extra time for questions and answers with client. A larger home, especially it it older that may include out buildings could take up to 5 hours or more.

The Custom Narrative Home Inspection Report:

• See my sample home inspection reports.
• IS NOT a check list and IS NOT hand written.
• IS NOT quickly filled out while supposedly doing the inspection.
• The report is usually delivered the same day and no more than 24 hours after the inspection.
• Is carefully written, edited and reviewed at the office.
• On average it take about as long to write the report as it does to inspect the house, 3-4 hours.
• Custom Narrative Home Inspection Report will average about 45 pages.
• A private download link delivered by email withing 24 hours of the inspection.
• Download link is active for 1 year, may be shared with anyone you choose.
• Report can be viewed online, mobile device or desktop and saved or printed as a PDF document.
• The report has an interactive table of contents for ease of navigation.
• The report contains hyperlinks that connect to additional detailed information if desired.
• The report contains the following tabbed report sections: Summary, Roofing, Exterior, Structure, Electrical, Heating, Cooling, Insulation, Plumbing, Interior and a Reference section.
• Additional tabbed sections that may be included if needed are: Radon, Well, Septic, Mold, Appendix and others as needed.
• The Summary outlines potentially significant issues from a cost or safety standpoint.
• The report includes detailed maintenance recommendations specific to your home.
• The report includes Potential Safety Hazards.
• The report includes energy improvement recommendations.
• The report includes the age of major components and indication if they are approaching their life expectancy or may require replacement or repair at any time in the next 5 years
• The report includes a current estimation of costs for 37 of the common remodeling and repair jobs.
• The report  includes a Pre-Closing Checklist.
• A Final Walk Through Checklist.