Additional Inspection Services

Wood Destroying Organism Inspections

Termites are like people who eat Oreo cookies from the inside out. Termites eat a wooden beam inside leaving only a thin shell on the outside and this makes it difficult to find termites. Signs of termites include damaged wood, termite shelter tubes (sand colored tubes about the thickness of a pencil), termite wings, or a termite swarm. Some homes carry a much higher risk of termite infestation, for example, slab on grade homes with radiant floor heating are a natural breeding ground for termites. Carpenter Ants and wood decay fungi are also included in the WDO report.

Pre-Purchase Inspection

A home inspection is a visual process where all of the items typically used within a home are tested and/or operated to verify proper operation or installation. Doors and windows are opened and closed, roofing materials inspected, air-conditioning and heating systems operated. The Inspector will fill the sinks and tub(s), run the shower(s), and flush the toilets. All the while making notes on the condition and operation of the components tested. Upon completion a report will be distributed to you.

New Construction Inspections

New construction inspections are performed at the completion of construction, but prior to your final walk through with the Builder's Customer Service Representative or Superintendent. It is always a good idea to verify that utilities (gas, water, and electric) have been turned on, either by you or the Builder depending on the Builder's policy. The inspection should be scheduled just a day or two before your final walk through with the Builder. This will ensure that most, if not all, last minute items have been completed prior to your inspection. At the conclusion of the inspection a completed report will be distributed to you.

Pre-Warranty Expiration Inspections

Warranty inspections are performed during the 11th month of your 1-year Builder Warranty. The inspection will be performed to verify that proper building techniques were used and that the various components of the home are in working order. You will be presented with a completed report at the end of the inspection along with digital photos taken as needed for inaccessible areas.

Radon Testing

Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can't see, smell or taste. Its presence in your home can pose a danger to your family's health. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in America. The U.S. Surgeon General and EPA recommend that all homes be tested for the presence of radon.

To learn more about radon and view a citizens guide to radon, go to www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html or view the Home Buyer or Seller's Guide at www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/hmbyguid.html.

FYI

Chris has been in the construction industry since 1987. Chris’s background is in construction so he knows and has been involved in all phases of the building industry. Inspect-A-Home Inspections motto has always been “Consistent Quality and Unbeatable Service”. Why not trust in someone who knows the building industry? Inspect-A-Home inspection is not a franchise. We are a family ran company. We have built this company from the ground up and take pride in the fact that we have performed over 6000 successful Home Inspections since 1998.

Our inspection software has been designed to assure you a thorough, easy to understand overview of the conditions of the home you are about to purchase. Buying a home is not something you do every day and we provide the information you need for peace of mind.

Benefits:

• State of the Art Home Inspection Software (AHIT)
• Inspections performed by a licensed contractor
• We are a non-conflict company. We do not perform repairs on our inspections
• We deliver a detailed report to you via e-mail
• We point out major and minor deficiencies to give you the complete picture on your new home's condition
• We identify any potential safety hazards present
• We show you how various systems work
• We review and explain the conditions found
• We can help identify potential safety hazards

What Does a Typical Home Inspection Cost?

Standard Home Inspection	500.00
WDO Inspection	$195.00
Radon	$150.00
Single Aspect Inspections	$150.00