Maintenance Inspections
- What is a Home Maintenance Inspection?
- A Home Maintenace Inspection is a non-biased evaluation of the condition of your home and its systems
- It is designed to uncover items that need attention to prevent expensive repairs and to uncover items that need repair before they become expensive
- Because the inspection is performed by a Certified Professional Home Inspector, nothing is overlooked
- You’ll have an inspection pro by your side who cares about you, not about lining the pockets of a repair contractor
- You’ll receive a complete report with photos and advice on how to obtain quotes and evaluate repair services
- Complete knowledge of your home’s condition allows you to prioritize maintenance and repair based on importance and urgency
- Knowing what to do and when to do it, you can avoid expensive emergency repairs where a contractor can take advantage of you situation
- You’ll receive advice on how to prioritize your repairs and whether it is smart to use you home owner’s insurance to make the repairs
- You’ll gain the advantage of having a professional resource for inspections on any repairs you have done to your property
While some of these maintenance issues may be minor and inconsequential, many seemingly minor issues (like deteriorating caulk around windows), may lead to more serious problems, such as wood rot in walls. Issues like excessive moisture in a crawl space can lead to serious and costly structural damage. Some problems, such as bad electrical wiring or deteriorated furnace vents, are safety concerns and potentially life threatening.
Ironically, as large of an investment in a house is, it is maintained far less frequently than the family car though your house often costs ten to twenty times as much as your family car. But unlike what is provided for the family car, a home rarely ever receives a “check-up”. Instead, problems that occur in a home are typically only addressed after something breaks or after damage to its structure and systems has become so severe that you are forced to make repairs. Most homeowners give very little consideration to the fact that, if found early on, home-related problems can be addressed or repaired before those problems become so large that the expense of fixing them causes a financial strain.
When you decide to sell your home in the future, just like an automobile maintenance schedule, your maintenance record will most certainly ease the mind of a future buyer! That means a QUICKER sell with LESS compromise!
Our report will review the condition of the HVAC system, interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; the foundation, basement/crawl space and visible structure.
Should we find any defects or damage (within the scope of our inspection agreement) it will be noted in our thorough maintenance inspection report.
- Do You Need A Home Maintenance Inspection ?
- Has it been longer than two years since your last home inspection?
- Have you noticed wear and tear on your home in the last few years?
- Did you overlook getting a home inspection when you originally bought your home?
- Are you concerned that you may have hidden problems in your home that may affect property value or family health?
- Do you wonder if obvious cosmetic damage might be causing bigger, more expensive problems below the surface?
- Are you interested in assuring that your property maintains a higher resale price?
- Has your home ever been through harsh weather such as rain, snow, hail, or ice storms?
