Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports, and what the inspector himself says during the inspection. All this combined with the seller's disclosure and what you notice yourself makes the experience even more overwhelming. What should you do?

Relax. Most of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations, life expectancies and minor imperfections. These are nice to know about. However, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories:

1. Major defects. An example of this would be a visible structural failure.
   
2. Things that lead to major defects. A small roof leak, for example.
   
3. Things that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy, or insure the home.
   
4. Safety hazards, such as an exposed conductor in the electric panel.

What will I check during an inspection?

Our Full Inspections include: · Roof, vents, flashings, and trim. · Gutters and downspouts. · Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations. · Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings. · Eaves, soffit and fascia. · Grading and drainage. · Basement, foundation and crawlspace. · Water penetration and foundation movement. · Heating systems. · Cooling systems. · Main water shut off valves. · Water heating system. · Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets. · Electrical service line and meter box. · Main disconnect and service amperage. · Electrical panels, breakers and fuses. · Grounding and bonding. · GFCI’s and AFCI’s. · Fireplace damper door and hearth. · Insulation and ventilation. · Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers.· Pools and Spa’s · And much more.