TYPES OF INSPECTIONS
Buyers Pre-Purchase Inspection- A thorough, visible, non-invasive inspection – intended to identify any major deficiencies in the house. This empowers the buyer to make the right decision and gives the buyer information to negotiate. Pre-Listing Inspection- The same inspection as above but geared towards sellers so that they may know the major deficiencies ahead of listing ti
me. This eases the home selling experience and points out problems ahead of time so that they may fix the problems before listing. New Home Warranty Inspections- This is an inspection for new home homeowners whose building warranties are about to expire. This enables the owner to submit a list to the builder for review or correction. Condominium/Townhome Inspections- The same quality inspection as above but often does not include attics, crawlspaces, or other common, shared areas. Your inspector will look at roof (if accessible) and siding to determine the conditions at the time of the inspection. We love helping people find happiness in a home. We have been inspecting, improving, auditing, and remodeling homes for 30+ years. As a customer of ours you can always feel free to contact us with questions about your home. Usually available within 72 hours. American Home Institute Training certified inspector- we use a software generated report from a computer tablet. The state-of-the-art program gives you an easy to read concise report with digital photos inserted into the text where the defect is reported. We email the report to the client within 24 hours. There is no waiting for the report from the mail carrier. All inspections include a Homeowners Maintenance Manual with tips and schedules for keeping you investment sound. Also included is a DVD with instructions on maintaining your home. We are located in Renton WA but will provide home inspections anywhere in the state of Washington (some travel rates may apply). Above and beyond- we surpass the Washington state Standards of Practice (SOP) by inspecting and using:
Appliances- most appliances stay in the home after the sale. Heat exchangers- we remove furnace cover and inspect with a mirror for signs of failure (cracking, dirty burners, etc.) if they are accessible. Flame rollout on gas furnace and water heaters- this can indicate cracks in the heat exchanger. Temperature rises in AC and furnace (weather permitting) – this gives us further clues as to what the furnace is doing. Available windows, light fixtures, and outlets- not just a sample
Special equipment to scan for moisture, water pressure, and water temperature
HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENTS
A home energy audit is the first step to savings. Government programs provide energy efficiency tax credits and energy rebates. A better performing home also means saving money throughout the year, not just in tax season. Your home has a unique story to tell where the potential for energy savings is concerned. Let us help you interpret that story by employing our resources, including, but not limited to those listed below. Home Assessment Services Provided:
- Blower Door Testing
- HVAC Duct Testing
- Thermal Imaging
- Combustion Safety Checks
- Fog Machine Testing
- HERS and Built Green verification in collaboration with Greendog Ent.
- Ventilation System Inspection
