I’ll inspect the structure, systems and components of the home, inside and out, from the foundation to the roof, using the latest tools and technology, including an FLIR infrared camera.

 

I encourage you to attend your inspection so that I can describe my process, explain my findings, point out important maintenance items, and answer all of your questions.

 

As a state-licensed Certified Professional Inspector® trained by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), I adhere to a comprehensive Residential Standards of Practice. This means that I will inspect all of the following, when visible and accessible.

 

Every home inspection is a complete and thorough analysis of all the major systems and components in the home. The report includes a clear description of what I have found with any problem areas noted, so you can easily identify them.

 

A thorough home inspection will include the following:

•  Roof (shingles, flashings, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights, downspouts, and other visible roof related items)

•  Attics (insulation, ventilation, rafters, joists and collar ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items)

•  Plumbing and Fixtures (water pressure, water distribution system, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers and toilets, sanitary system, and other plumbing system components.)

• Water Heating Systems (TPR & discharge pipe, burner, vent connectors & other visible related items)

•  Interior (floors and ceilings, walls, doors, stairs (if applicable) and banisters, finishes, sinks, cabinets, shelving, built-in appliances, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and safety-related items, and other visible interior-related components)

•  Heating and Cooling Systems (furnace, air cleaning parts, duct-work, and other visible related HVAC components)

•  Electrical Systems (service entry and clearances, service panel, switches and outlets, GFCI's and AFCI's, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and other related electrical components)

•  Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation (insulation, ventilation, posts, vapor barriers, utility attachment, structural items, floors and walls, and columns)

•  Exterior (siding materials, attachments, windows, doors, vents, entryways, driveways and walkways, grading and drainage and other visible exterior related components)

•  Garage (Garage door(s), openers, walls, floors, ceilings)

•  Porches, Balconies, Decks, and carports

•  Fireplaces (Firebox, damper door and hearth)

•  Overall Structure and much more.

   

 

                                                                                    THERMAL IMAGING INSPECTION

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I use a state-of-the-art infrared camera to find problems that aren’t always apparent to the naked eye. An IR camera translates the heat signatures of objects into colors on a gradient scale, with higher temperatures appearing as lighter colors, and lower temperatures and wet areas appearing as darker colors. By evaluating these images, I can detect sources of energy loss, locate areas of moisture intrusion, pinpoint dangerous hot spots in the electrical system, and uncover other problems.

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