90 Day Warranty is included in every Standard Residential Single Family Home Inspection. Between the inspection and the included 90-day warranty you can proceed without worrying about an unexpected repair bill or a major appliance replacement. The warranty includes the Plumbing: Water lines, faucets, water heaters, drain lines, gas lines. Electrical: Main service panel, secondary service panel, and wiring. Appliances: Kitchen Appliances including and limited to oven, range, dishwasher, built-in microwave, trash compactor, and garbage disposal. Heating/Air (HVAC): Furnace, Air Conditioner, and Thermostats STRUCTURAL COVERAGE SUMMARY: Poured Concrete & Block wall foundations. Floor joists, bottom & top plates, and wall members. Roof leak repair (does not include replacement of bad shingles), load bearing walls, attached garage doors
Buying a home is typically the biggest investment you will ever make, so it's important to get a home inspection because the inspector will be able to discover and document defects that may or may not be obvious to you as a prospective buyer. Such defects can range from simple replacements or repairs, to severe damage or safety and health concerns. Additionally, many mortgage companies require a home inspection on a property before approving the home loan.
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Why should I have a pre-listing inspection? Before you list your home, gain the important knowledge that only a Seller’s home Inspection can tell you! We will inspect your property using the same detailed procedures we utilize during a Buyer’s home Inspection. You can find out what to repair or replace to improve your odds of getting a fast sale. Or reduce or remove potential negotiations by listing the home "as is" with a complete disclosure inspection.
Would you like to stop problems in their tracks? With our New Construction home inspector Phase Inspections, we’ll visit the building site several times to make sure everything is going smoothly. Any problems we discover will be reported to you immediately.
Is a new construction inspection worth it? Our New Construction Home Inspection service takes away the fear of moving into a newly built property. Did the contractor use a common shortcut? A new construction inspection often reveals framing issues, missing insulation, improper vapor barriers, and more..
Your newly constructed home comes with a 12-month builder’s warranty. To make sure you have time to take advantage of it, we recommend booking our home inspector 11-Month/Builder’s Warranty service. This will give you enough time to submit any necessary claims.
If you’re planning on purchasing an older home, be prepared to get a 4-Point Home Inspection for your insurer. This is not a replacement for a Buyer’s Home Inspection, but it does provide your insurer with some peace of mind. Areas we inspect include: Roof, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical
Your lender wants to make sure that the builder doesn’t go over budget. Therefore, they may hire us to conduct Loan Draw Home Inspections. As long as we see that everything is on-time and on-budget, they’ll release the next loan draw to keep your builder moving.
A Re-Inspection is one of the best ways to protect your investment. We will investigate to make sure your home repair addendum was completed. We will also keep an eye out for anything that’s gone wrong since our last home inspection.
We've partnered with Omega Pest Solutions LLC to better provide you with the resource of wood destroying pest inspections. The CL-100 is the official South Carolina Wood Infestation Report form. It includes information based on a thorough visual inspection for signs of wood-destroying insects such as termites and beetles. The detailed report also includes inspection for signs of decay, wood rot, fungi, and moisture issues.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen and is the only known cause of mesothelioma. This serious cancer is caused by breathing in or ingesting asbestos fibers, which become lodged in the thin membrane that lines and encases the lungs andabdominal cavity.
The crawlspace inspection will focus on moisture, wood rot, pest activity, structural defects, electrical problems, ductwork and plumbing issues.
Mold and/or mold spores are present in every home. The mold type, quantity (spore count), and environment determines how to deal with it. The only way to determine the type of mold that is present in your home is to have it tested.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States . The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Surgeon General strongly recommend that all homes be tested and that further action be taken when the homes radon test results are 4.0pCi/l or greater.
For those who want a VA mortgage on property in rural or remote areas, well water testing can be a big issue. Before you can be approved for a VA mortgage loan, the government requires an appraisal of the property to make sure it meets the FHA VA testing minimum requirements. Those requirements are focused on the safety, structural soundness and sanitary conditions of the property. Turnaround time is typically 10 days.
Make sure your home has the mitigation techniques it needs to avoid being destroyed during a hurricane. Not only will this home inspection give you peace of mind, but it may also cause your insurer to provide a discount.
Homes constructed before 1978 could have lead-based paint, which poses health risks, especially for young children. Lead exposure might lead to serious issues like learning disabilities, lower IQ, behavior problems, and memory impairment in kids. Pregnant women should also be cautious due to the risks associated with lead poisoning.
Thermal imaging is a technology that allows the Inspector to show you things about your home that no one can show you using other inspection methods. Thermal imaging produces images of invisible heat energy emitted from objects and systems in the home and allows us to measure it.
A sewer scope inspection can reveal problems with the sewer line in a home. Problems including but not limited to cracks, tree root intrusion, blockage, restriction, and crushed, disconnected, broken, separated line.
Most of your home inspection will be maintenance recommendations, life expectancies for various systems and components, and minor imperfections. These are useful to know about. However, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories:
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We do not have any “special” relationships with real estate agents or contractors. That’s because we always put your interests first. Our home inspection service menu includes everything a homebuyer or a commercial business needs to make a truly informed decision. Your certified inspector is ready to go to work for you!
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*90 Day Warranties are now Included in Standard Residential Single Family Home Inspections also included in condos and mobile homes on orders placed 6/20/2024 or later. Warranties are not available for commercial or multi family dwellings.
The 120Day Warranty program has been discontinued.
If you purchased a 120Day Warranty and need to file a claim, please call 1-800-978-2022