Pre-Listing
Home Inspections
When selling your home many issues can arise. It is important to be prepared. A Pre-Listing Home Inspection will identify and help you prioritize deficiencies, safety issues and maintenance items with your home. This allows you to decide what needs to be corrected well before any potential buyers look at your property. This can decrease the need for costly re-negotiations and time on the market which helps maintain the value of your property. A typical home inspection takes between 3-4 hours depending on the size, age, and condition of the home. The report is easy to navigate and will contain clear digital images, illustrations, recommendations and timelines. All clients are welcome to be present and follow the inspector for the duration of the inspection or to meet up near the end of the inspection for a summary and walk through.
Roof
Roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings, skylights, chimneys and other roof penetrations.
Exterior
Wall coverings, flashing, trim, decks, porches, balconies, railings, soffit, facia, grading, surface drainage, walkways, patios, driveways, garages and associated systems.
Structural
Visible foundations and framing. Floor, wall, ceiling and roof structures
Plumbing
Water supply and distribution systems, fixtures and faucets, drain, waste and vent systems, water heating equipment, sump pumps, fuel storage and distribution.
Electrical
Service entrance and panels, main disconnects, branch circuits and wires, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, overcurrent and appropriate GFCI, AFCI protection
Interior
Walls, ceilings and floors, stairs, stairways, railing, countertops, doors and windows.
Heating & Cooling
Installed heating and cooling equipment, vents, flues and chimneys, fuel storage and distribution systems.
Insulation & Ventilation
Ventilation of attics, foundation areas, kitchens, bathrooms, mechanical ventilation systems. Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces.