Home Inspection

We inspect over 600 major and minor components using the industry renowned “HOME BOOK”. There could be a lot of problems with your new home. Here are the top 10 potential problems in home inspections as reported by the American Society of Home Inspectors.

This would include insufficient electrical service to the house, aluminum wiring, inadequate overload protection, improper grounding and dangerous amateur wiring connections.

Asphalt shingle roofs only last about 15 to 20 years. Leakage from the roof from old and or damaged shingles is common and usually an easy fix.

This could include broken controls, blocked chimney ways, dangerous exhaust fumes and cracked heat exchangers.

Americans are notorious for taking poor care of their homes letting surfaces become cracked, start peeling, or dirty, crumbling masonry, etc.

Although not usually serious, damage to structural components such as foundation walls, floor joists, rafters, or window and door headers are common.

Included are old piping materials, faulty fixtures and waste lines and incorrectly strapped hot water heaters.

Windows, door and wall surface flaws are responsible for air drafts and water penetration

Often times, homeowners will over-seal their homes in an effort to save energy but will only result in creating excessive indoor moisture.

Usually various interior items such as sticky windows or dripping faucets.

This will allow you to continue in confidence with the purchase of your home and rule out any uncertainties that may be associated with your purchase.