WHY DO YOU NEED A HOME INSPECTION?

• It identifies structural issues and defects: You identify material defects in the property’s roof, or walls, and basement. You can also uncover pest infestations or problems in mechanical and electrical systems.
• You avoid making a bad investment: Identifying such defects early on can save you from buying a damaged property.
• It helps you reduce the asking price: In multiple cases where issues were found after a home inspection, buyers were able to negotiate down the sale price.
• The inspection report can get you a good deal: Homebuyers saved $14,000 on their purchase by leveraging the home inspection report!

General Home Inspection

A general house inspection will find any defects that can be identified visually. It primarily covers:

• Foundation Inspection: An inspection of the home’s foundation for cracks, mildew, damaged floorboards, and more.
• Garage Inspection: Involves examination of garage walls and foundation, doors, fire safety, etc.
• Wall Inspection: Identifies cracks, mold, and damage caused by water, air, or heat.
• Roof Inspection: It is an examination of the home’s roof for mold, water leakage, structural issues, wear and tear by natural elements, or more.
• Grading Inspection: This inspection concerns the slope of the ground surrounding the house. It is performed to ensure that the rainwater or floodwater flows away from the house or towards a drain.
• Electrical Inspection: It identifies faulty electrical wiring, overloaded circuits, or lack of earthing.
• HVAC Inspection: A testing of HVAC appliances to check their electrical components, failures, airflow, maintenance, etc.
• Plumbing Inspection: It is an inspection of the home’s sinks and toilets, and its water pipelines for leakages, water or chemical corrosion, damaged fitting, etc.
• Kitchen Inspection: It includes an inspection of cooking equipment, electrical kitchen appliances, a general hygiene and safety check, and more.