Professional home inspection services for Greater Charlottesville
Pre-Purchase Inspections for Buyers
The professional home inspector visually examines the readily accessible systems and components of a home and operates those systems and components utilizing industry Standards of Practice. The client is encouraged to attend the entire inspection. Areas to be inspected include:
- Property & Site
- Exterior & Garage
- Roof & Attic
- Basement/Structure
- Heating/Cooling systems
- Plumbing Systems
- Electrical Systems
- All bathrooms and fixtures
- All kitchen and built in appliances
- All interior living spaces
Upon completion of the inspection, a computerized Inspection Report with digital pictures of defects is printed on site and presented in the Pillar To Post Inspection Report Binder, which also includes a seasonal maintenance checklist, home file system for important papers/receipts and a Home Depot Home Repair CD-Rom.
We inspect residential single and multi unit homes.
We also accept credit card payments as a convenience to our customers.
Pre-Listing Inspections for Sellers
In preparation of listing a home for sale, the professional home inspector will visually examine the readily accessible systems and components of a home and operates those systems and components utilizing industry Standards of Practice. The owner is encouraged to attend the entire inspection. Areas to be inspected include:
- Property & Site
- Exterior & Garage
- Roof & Attic
- Basement/Structure
- Heating/Cooling systems
- Plumbing Systems
- Electrical Systems
Upon completion of the inspection, a computerized Inspection Report with digital pictures of defects is printed on site and presented in the Pillar To Post Inspection Report Binder, which also includes a seasonal maintenance checklist, home file system for important papers/receipts and a Home Depot Home Repair CD-Rom.
Additional copies of the report will be made available for distribution to potential buyers.
Radon Testing
Testing is performed using EPA protocol for home sellers and buyers. A continuous radon monitor is placed in the home for a 48-hour minimum testing period. A report is issued with the radon levels by hour and an EPA Overall Radon Average for the sampling period.