pre-purchase inspection

You will get a high-quality home inspection backed by experience and care.

A pre-purchase home inspection is a thorough examination of a property conducted before a buyer finalizes their purchase. This inspection typically evaluates the home’s major systems, such as plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling, as well as its structural integrity, roof condition, and overall safety.

The goal is to identify any existing issues or potential problems that could affect the home’s value or require costly repairs in the future. The inspector provides a detailed report outlining their findings, which helps buyers make informed decisions, negotiate repairs or price adjustments, and ultimately feel more confident in their purchase. This inspection is a crucial step in the home-buying process, ensuring that buyers know what they’re getting into before closing the deal.

Importance of a Pre-Purchase Home Inspection

A pre-purchase home inspection is a crucial step in the home-buying process for several reasons:

Informed decision-making: By having a professional inspector evaluate the home, buyers can make informed decisions about whether to proceed with the purchase and how much to offer.
Negotiation leverage: If the inspection reveals significant issues, buyers may be able to negotiate repairs or a price reduction with the seller.
Peace of mind: Knowing that the home is in good condition can provide buyers with peace of mind and reduce their risk of unexpected costs after closing.
Insurance purposes: Some insurance companies may require a pre-purchase home inspection before issuing a policy.

What is included

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

Foundations, grading and drainage, roof structures and attics, interior / exterior walls, ceilings and floors, doors, windows, stairways, fireplaces and chimneys, porches and decks.

ROOF

The condition of the roof covering, visible flashings, roof protrusions (including plumbing stack vents, gas vents, service mast, etc), skylights, chimney, guttering, and downspouts.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service entrance and panels, branch circuits, connected devices and fixtures, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and making sure your outlets are AFCI and GFCI Protected

PLUMBING

Fixtures and exterior faucets, water heater, water pressure, temperature check, homes water supply system, gas distribution system, drains / waste and vents.

HEATING / COOLING

Visual condition of the Condensing unit or AC unit, Furnace or Interior air handling unit, thermostat, filters, ductwork, registers, and operation of the system in heating and cooling modes (weather permitting).

APPLIANCES

Range, cooktop, disposal unit, dishwasher, mounted microwave, trash compactor, etc.