With a cursory glance, a home may appear to be in good shape. The current owners will have done their best to ensure the home looks solid and attractive. However, in our experience inspecting new and older homes there may be structural issues, roofing problems, electrical defects, and plumbing issues, as well as other minor deficiencies that generally affect all properties. These may be extremely expensive to remedy.
In addition to home inspections by our certified home inspectors, we offer additional inspection services for home owners.
Click the links below for additional information on our services.
Certified home inspections:
A home inspection provides a general evaluation of the visible and accessible components of the property.
The intent is to provide you with all information
concerning the real condition of the home so that you are aware of any issues, and enable you to take care of any findings on your own, such as determining
whether to proceed with the purchase of the home is prudent, or perhaps use the information from the inspection to negotiate the terms of your purchase. A general home inspection includes a visual examination of the following components:
Vacation checkups:
If you are planning on being away from your home, even for a week, we offer an affordable checkup of your home, providing you with peace of mind.
We tailor our vacation inspections to meet your needs. From weekly exterior inspections, to regular interior/exterior inspections, we ensure you enjoy your time away and don't need to worry about your property. Vacant homes are at increased risk of undetected water ingress and vandalism. Property insurance may be void if a property is left vacant and unchecked for over 72 hours. "Your Best Home Inspection's" regular inspections will give you peace of mind and satisfy your insurance policy's regular inspection requirements while you focus on enjoying your time away.
Exterior House Check Services start at $35 per visit for homes up to 2500 square feet.
This service includes:
- Full inspection of property exterior.
Newspaper, junkmail, and leaflet removal.
- Inspect all doors, windows, and all exterior structures.
- Garage inspection.
- Check hot tubs and pools.
- Erosion and water damage checks.
- Check for signs of rodents and insects.
Interior House Checks ($45 per visit)A complete interior home check as well as an exterior property
check is included in this service.
- Check security system is operational.
- Inspect basement for leaks, and check all water fixtures.
- Check for water leaks at windows, doors and ceilings.
- Monitor interior humidity and temperature levels.
- Run water in all showers, sinks, and tubs, and flust toilets.
- Check if freezer and refridgerator are working properly.
- Check circuit breakers are set, per instructions.
- Check water heater and utility rooms for abnormalities.
- Check for obvious signs of mold or mildew.
- Ensure curtains and blinds are closed.
A detailed report will be completed each visit
and property owners
will be contacted in the event of an issue.
Other Unique Services
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Water your plants.
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Run garaged or parked automobiles.
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Meet with hired contractors during your absence.
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Organize house cleaning service upon your departure and prior to
your return.
Maintenance inspections:
Regular maintenance of your home is important to avoid potential issues and to maintain your home's value, long term. We provide both regular or one time maintenance inspections to
ensure trouble free living in your home.
A home maintenance inspection is like a checkup for your home. It’s done by a professional home inspector, who examines the entire property’s structure, components, and systems to look for anything that might be in need
of replacement or repair.
Your home inspector will conduct a thorough examination of the home, looking at things like:
- Walls, floors, and ceilings
- Windows
- HVAC system
- Roof and attic
- Basement and foundation
- Plumbing and sewage
- Electrical system
- Chimney
- The exterior of the home
This visual inspection typically takes anywhere from two to four hours, or even longer for large properties. It’s standard for the client to be present while the inspector does the walk-through of the home.
Afterward, the inspector will create a detailed inspection report and send it to the client within a day or two. This report will include all of the inspector’s findings, from minor issues to major problems. As a homeowner, you can use this report to make decisions on what types of repairs need to be completed to keep your home in good condition.
