Pre-Purchase:

You have made your decision and have signed a contract to purchase a home. One of the first things you need to do is schedule a home inspection so that you know the condition of the property you are purchasing.After my inspection is completed you will receive a detailed report covering all of the major systems in your home. This report will also detail any areas of concern where repairs or additional evaluation might be required.  It can be used in negotiations with the seller to determine who will pay for the repairs.

Pre-Listing:

You have decided to sell your home but you do not want any surprises that will cause you to possibly lose an offer. Have your home inspected before you list it. After an inspection, you will know of any problems and you can decide to either fix them or disclose them to the buyer ahead of time. Offering this detailed information to the buyer ahead of their offer shows a strong commitment that you, the seller, are being honest and straightforward.

New Construction:

You are building a new house and you have been bombarded with decisions to make: what kind of flooring, lighting fixtures, trim, paint colors (inside and out), etc. the list goes on. But, has anyone asked you about the foundation, framing, wiring, plumbing, etc.?  Most likely not. Wouldn’t you like someone to make sure that it has been done right also? A new construction inspection involves several inspections over the course of your construction to make sure that what you cannot see is done right.

Warranty:

Most new homes have a warranty by the builder for one year. As the owner you want to take full advantage of this time period to make sure that you have all of your issues corrected. The punch list provided by the home builder typically looks at the cosmetic issues – nail pops, paint, carpet, flooring, etc. A home inspection looks at the major house systems roofing, plumbing, structural, etc. An undiscovered failure in one of these systems could be very expensive.

Radon:

Radon is a radioactive gas that has been found in homes throughout the United States. Radon typically moves up through the ground into the air above and enters your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Undetected over time, exposure to radon can be harmful to your health. For information about Radon go to:  https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-05/documents/hmbuygud.pdf