OUR SERVICES
Home inspections can help you buy or sell your home with confidence. As trained
professionals we have has seen it all, and we'll provide invaluable help in turning you into a knowledgeable consumer.
Home owners can identify problems in the making and take preventive measures to avoid costly repairs. Sellers can understand
conditions the buyer’s inspector may point out and put the property in better selling condition by making repairs. Our
inspection services include:
Buyers Inspection
In both new and older homes, the best way
to ensure that you are well informed about the strengths and weaknesses of a property is to have us give you a professional
home inspection. We are trained to identify problem areas both small and large that may have been overlooked by the previous
owners and to identify which require immediate attention. See our Inspection Overview for more details.
Sellers Inspection
Whether you are selling your home on your own or using
a realtor, it’s always a prudent idea to have a professional home inspection. Knowledge is power. All homes have strengths
and weaknesses: we help you answer how serious the problems are and which must be immediately addressed and which can wait.
The more you know about your home, the more prepared you will be for negotiation. See our Inspection Overview for more details.
Construction Inspection
In a new home, the quality of construction is
not always what it used to be. Many buyers have independent reviews of their properties during the construction process, typically
just prior to insulating and drywall installation. This relatively inexpensive inspection helps prevent unpleasant surprises
and ensures the quality of the home that you've dreamed about.
Warranty Inspection
Most
builders provide a one-year warranty for new construction. Generally during this period of time the buyer develops a "punch
list" of corrections for the contractor to repair under the warranty coverage. Some defects will not be obvious to the
untrained eye. It only makes sense to add our inspector's list of more technical items that may be repaired by your builder
at no cost to you. You will be reassured knowing that potential problems were addressed within the builder's warranty
period, before they grew into a costly repair that you're responsible for.
Partial Inspection
When a specific problem has been experienced, a home inspector can often help to clarify the issues involved. We can provide
unbiased information and recommendations regarding repairs or correction. The most common example of a partial inspection
is investigating the occurrence of water in the basement.
Environmental Hazards
Our inspectors
are trained to identify potentially hazardous materials. During the course of your inspection, if the inspector observes a
material that may be hazardous, he will point it out. However, identification of environmental hazards normally requires laboratory
analysis. Without definitive testing, he will not be able to state as fact that the material is hazardous. United Inspectors
can arrange testing for most suspect materials. See our Environmental Hazards page for more information.
Typical environmental hazards include:
