Our Inspections

The Whole House

It’s easy to understand why inspectors are frequently viewed as unqualified or sometimes referred to as “contract killers”, especially when the inspection process, what’s included, and NOT included, and what the client should expect isn’t clearly communicated.

We adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and follow the required Standards of Practice to perform our inspections and comply with state and ethical regulations. Outlined in these treatises are the “how” and “what” you should expect during your inspection experience. 

The primary objective of a home inspector is to bring to your attention any and all observable concerns, whether big or small, minor or serious, based on current modern building and safety standards. Providing you with an outline of the condition of the property on the date and time of the inspection is our sole responsibility - A snapshot.

This illustration shows the most commonly inspected components of a house. Although every house is different this will give you a basis for what we’re going to inspect. Also keep in mind, with each house being different, some houses might require special tools to access different areas which could result in additional fees. See Services & Pricing for more information. 

• Roof system, coverings & features (chimney, skylights)

• Exterior & grounds (doors & windows)

• Foundation & attic structure

• HVAC

• Electrical

• Plumbing

• Garage (attached & detached)

• Basement / crawlspace*

Infrared Thermography & Advanced Moisture Detection

All of our inspections included infrared imaging at no additional charge, when deemed necessary.

This is the most efficient and accurate technology used most commonly in energy audits. Home inspectors also use them to identify areas of air infiltration, duct leaks, missing insulation, electrical hazards, and areas with past or present moisture damage. This is where advanced moisture detection is extremely beneficial. 

Infrared cameras translate the heat signatures of objects into colors on a gradient scale. Higher temperatures appear as lighter colors and lower temperatures, and wet areas, appear darker. IR cameras are often misunderstood and thought to be like x-ray vision which is simply not true. However, it does give us the capability to see areas with potential issues in a way we can't with the naked eye. If an area looks suspicious, we will always use a moisture meter to confirm or deny what we're seeing with the camera and make note in the written report.