A home inspection is a visual evaluation of the major systems in the house including structure, roof, exterior, heating/cooling, plumbing, electrical and the interior. As long as it's safe and accessible I'll walk on roofs, enter attics and crawl spaces, remove access panels and operate equipment. I'll look at every room in the house using the Standards of Practice of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors.

Absolutely. We encourage you to attend the inspection to get the most benefit. Some clients will arrive near the end for a debriefing and walk-through.

It's the seller's responsibility to get the house ready for the inspection. The seller should:

• Have all utilities turned on (water, gas, and electric).

• Have all gas appliances ready to run with pilot lights turned on.

• Clear access to areas like attics, crawl spaces, electric panels and furnaces.

• Unlock areas such as storage closets, fence gates, electric panels and crawl space hatches.

• Remove pets from the property, or secure them so they are not free to roam.

The report will be completed and emailed to you within 24 hours after the inspection has been conducted.

All homes (even brand new construction) have problems. Solutions can be as easy as one of the parties agreeing to pay for the repair or simply an adjustment of the purchase price. If the inspector recommends additional inspection by a qualified person (like an electrician or plumber), you need to get that additional opinion before the time for your home inspection runs out on your real estate contract.

Yes! I stand behind my solid reputation and my ability to serve you, the client, with a 90 day (from date of inspection) money back guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with my inspection I'll refund you the inspection fee. Please remember a home inspection is an evaluation of the visible and accessible interior and exterior features of the structure, its systems and components. The general home inspection is based on the observations made on the date of the inspection, and not a prediction of future conditions. The general home inspection will not reveal every issue that exists or ever could exist, but only those material defects observed on the date of the inspection.

No. That would be a direct conflict of interest. No home inspection company should perform or be directly related to a business that does.

Your understanding of the home is my highest priority. I’m happy to answer any questions that may arise from the home inspection.