Services

Pre-Listing Inspections

A Pre-listing home inspection is an excellent way to prepare your home for sale, Pre-Purchase Home Inspection.

Pre-Purchase Inspections

Home Inspection is the ideal way to ensure that, as the buyer, you are informed and educated about the property you are purchasing.

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Additional Services

Radon Testing

Radon Testing

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends Radon Testing be performed with every home purchase and re-checked every three to five years thereafter.

Water Testing

Water Testing

If you are a home buyer, and if the home you are purchasing has well water, your mortgager or lending institution will, in most cases, require you to get the well tested for potability (drinkability). If you are a home owner, it is recommended that you periodically test your water as the aquifer that it draws upon can change.

Termite Inspection

Termite Inspection

This a very important test! Subterranean termites are the most common variety of termites in the United States and are believed to create around 95 percent of the termite damage done throughout the country (Orkin Statistic). Because termites prefer to be concealed and not in the open, damage is usually already sever before manifestations of an infestation present themselves.

What we have to offer

Inspection Overview

A home cannot fail an inspection. A professional ASHI home 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 home, a thorough home inspection should take no more than three hours, usually between two and three hours. Ideally, you will accompany me during the inspection, so you will have a better understanding of issues we might find and learn how to operate your home, electrical, water, gas shut off’s and various other bits of information. I take my 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. I am also available for telephone consultation after your inspection.

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A thorough home inspection includes

The Roof, Chimney & Flashing

The Roof, Chimney & Flashing

Answers to important questions such as the type of roof, its present condition and approximate age, and the likelihood of replacement in the coming years is discussed with the client. The chimney and Inspection Overview flashing condition is also inspected and documented in the report.

The Exterior

The Exterior

An examination of the home’s exterior is conducted. The conditions of wall surfaces, flashing integrity and trim are evaluated, and entryway doors and windows are examined for proper operation and condition.

The Structure

The Structure

Examination of the foundation, floor and wall structure, columns, ceiling and roof structure. Structural components are further evaluated when deterioration is suspected. Any visible signs of water penetration are documented.

The Interior

The Interior

The interior inspection involves such areas as the walls, floors and ceilings. Doors and windows are checked for proper operation. Notations are made if signs of water penetration exist. Fireplace system components with a review of the vent system, flues and chimneys are examined.

Heating Systems

Heating Systems

The energy source along with the type of equipment and distribution system is evaluated and recorded in the report as well as the approximate age of the equipment. Systems are operated and visually examined by opening readily accessible access panels.

Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Central air conditioning equipment is inspected and system capacity and approximate age is recorded in the report. The cooling system is operated (if temperatures permit) and visually examined by opening readily accessible access panels.

Insulation & Ventilation

Insulation & Ventilation

Observations and notations are made concerning the type and amount of insulation and whether vapor barriers exist in unfinished areas. Ventilation is checked in attics and foundation areas, along with kitchen, bath and laundry venting systems.

Electrical System

Electrical System

Service equipment, grounding, and main and distribution panels are checked. Polarity and grounding of receptacles are observed. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters are tested for proper operation.Electrical System.

Plumbing System

Plumbing System

Interior supply and service lines are observed, piping materials are recorded, and fixtures and faucets are checked. Functional water flow and drainage are observed. Hot water systems are checked for operation and the condition of the system is recorded in the report.

Crawl Spaces, Slabs & Basements

Crawl Spaces, Slabs & Basements

An examination of the crawl space and basement areas provide additional information on structural components of the house.

Fireplaces & Solid Fuel Burning Appliances

Fireplaces & Solid Fuel Burning Appliances

Observations and notations are made concerning the type and amount of insulation and whether vapor barriers exist in unfinished areas. Ventilation is checked in attics and foundation areas, along with kitchen, bath and laundry venting systems.

Thermal Imagery

Thermal Imagery

Indicates problems the inspector can't see on the surface.

Drone Inspections

Drone Inspections

Allows home inspectors to access hard-to-see areas.