MY COMMITMENT:

 

Before I quote you a price on your home inspection

I have a degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering. I am a graduate of Hondros Real Estate College in Home Inspections. I am certified by the State of Ohio.  I am also a certified member of NACHI the Nation Association of Certified Home Inspectors. I have been involved in Industry for the last 26 years.

I will conduct your inspection as if I were buying the property for myself. The inspection will take approximately 2 hours, this is for a 1500-2000 sq. ft. home.  Larger homes will take proportionally longer.  I will ask for you or someone you designate as your representative to accompany me during the inspection.

I will thoroughly inspect every area of your intended purchase that is accessible.  If I am unable to inspect anything I will note it on the report.

I will inspect the roof by walking the roof if at all possible. I will open every door and window to insure proper operation.  I will evaluate all gutters and down spouts.  I will check every electrical outlet.  I will test every water spigot and drain for adequate flow and drainage.  I will check the attic, for insulation, evidence of any water leaks, damage to any sub-roofing, and wiring, if accessible.  I will check all walls for evidence of bowing.  I will check all floors for sagging or not being level.  I will inspect the electrical service panel and the service entrance cable.  If there is a basement or crawl space and it is accessible I will inspect them looking for evidence of water leakage, bowed walls, and evidence of mold.  I will look at the floor joist if possible and check for broken or cut members.  I will examine the HVAC system to the best of my ability, if I think an HVAC technician should be called to examine it closer I will advise you of that.  I will operate the heating and cooling system, if the outside temperature is at least 65 degrees, to make sure it operates satisfactorily.  I will examine the hot water tank to see if the safety valve appears operational and check that it is vented properly.  I will examine the landscaping around the foundation of the home to determine if the drainage and runoff is adequate.  I will check the operation of any outside water spigots for proper operation.

I can provide, at additional cost, termite inspections, water quality testing, radon testing, mold identification, sewer inspections, and gas line inspections/with one-year warranty against leaks. Some of these services are contracted out to qualified professionals.

Summary Reports by email are issued the same day, written narrative reports delivered the next day, in booklet form, covering the entire inspection, with recommendations and comments.

I do Free Follow-up Inspections to insure that any items identified during the initial inspection as "requiring attention" have been taken care of properly. 

I do not charge extra for older homes, weekend inspections, or mileage for distances greater than 30 miles as some inspectors do.

I provide Inspections for the entire Central Ohio area. Simply put, if there is a For Sale sign in the lawn I will Inspect the property regardless of the location.

In short, as my companies name states, I will go Above, Below, & Beyond for you in the inspection of your intended purchase.