Dave Your Home Inspector

Purchasing a new home is undoubtedly one of the most exciting moments of your life.  It can also be one of the most scary and stressful times.  That is where we come in.  At About Your Home Inspection, Inc. we ease some of the stress involved in the home buying process.  Our goal is to provide the home buyer with ‘Peace of Mind’ by providing the information necessary to make educated decisions about buying their next home.

The benefits of hiring About Your Home Inspection, Inc. to perform a pre-purchase inspection are:

• Know exactly what you’re buying whether it is a historic home or recent construction.
• Know which items in the home should be repaired before you buy it and which items are maintenance items that you will be responsible to fix.
• Learn some useful tips on maintaining your home.

Pre-purchase inspections are the most common type of inspection and are normally performed within five days of signing a contract for purchase.  This inspection is designed to give a home buyer an indication of the ‘true condition’ of a home they are purchasing.  To do this we inspect every aspect of the interior and exterior components of your home.

Exterior Components

• Grading & landscaping and their effects on the foundation.
• General condition of siding, trim, windows and storms/screens.
• Condition of roof, chimney, flashings, and any other roof items.
• Condition of gutters & downspouts and their effectiveness.
• Driveway, patio, deck, porch and sidewalk conditions.
• Condition of air conditioner condenser unit.

Interior Components

• General condition of walls, floors, ceilings, windows and doors.
• All visible fixtures, pipes, valves and drains in the plumbing system tested or inspected for operation and installation.
• Electrical System including service entrance wiring, service panel and visible wiring inspected.  Random testing of outlets.
• Furnace and components operated and checked for proper sequencing, cleanliness, improper maintenance or the lack of maintenance.
• Inspect the attic for damage to visible roof sheeting & framing, and for proper ventilation & insulation.
• Foundation for defects and evidence of moisture penetration.

At About Your Home Inspection, Inc. the cost of a pre-purchase home inspection starts at $250 and goes up from there with an average cost of $350.  Many factors influence the cost.

 *Other unusual circumstances may influence the cost.*

Once you sign that contract on the home of your dreams be sure to call our office to place your order for ‘Peace of Mind’ and to request a price quote for your home.

About Your Home Inspection, Inc.

Phone 847 669 9040