Our Comprehensive 20/20 Home Inspections are detailed, accurate and understandable.
Your home lives like a breathing person. It can have its bad days and good days. It can get "sick" when systems break down, and it can become "temperamental" when there are hidden problems in need of repair. In most cases, you won't know that something is wrong until it breaks or someone is hurt. And as with the human body, a symptom is usually a sign of a bigger problem. If that symptom is not treated or repaired, symptoms may worsen and lead to bigger problems down the road.
It’s important to keep things in perspective… Most homes have conditions that need attention. The question is, what and how serious are these conditions? We will answer these questions and review possible solutions so that you can make an informed decision before purchasing a home.
Accordingly, inspections are performed with a systematic approach, breaking down the house as a whole into systems and components. When the inspection is completed, we systematically write inspection report that details our findings. Once the report is compiled, it can be emailed or printed.
Our Home Inspections evaluate the following Building Systems, Components and Equipment:
Attic/Venting/Insulation
- Access to attic
- Structural supports
- Roof backings and Ceiling joists
- Flashing and Insulation (visible attic only)
- Ventilation
- Whole house fan (if present)
- Evidence of water penetration
Basement
- Accessible foundation and floor (if present)
- Crawl area and ventilation
- Windows
- Load bearing girders
- Support columns
- Sill, sub floor and floor joists
- Interior chimney
- Bulkhead/walkout
- Check for evidence of wood destroying insects
- Inspect for water penetration, past or present
Cooling
- Compressor Evaporator unit
- Service line
- Condenser drain
- Temperature at service line
- Electric disconnect
- Compressor slab
Heating
- Exposed flue and damper from heat plant
- Burner
- Fire box liner
- Boiler
- Circulator pump (if present)
- Zone valve and pipes
- Furnace, circulator fan and filter
- Duct work (in basement / crawl space / attic)
- Thermostats
Electric
- Accessible wiring
- Fuses and circuit breakers
- Service panel box
- Junction box covers
- Switch plate covers
Exterior
- Condition of the roof surface
- Exterior chimney
- Exterior siding
- Exterior trim
- Exposed gutters and downspouts
- Foundations and sills
- Yard drainage and landscape
- Basement entrance
- Window wells
- Exterior outlets and lighting
- Any evidence of wood destroying insects
- Grading
- Exterior and interior of garage, decks, porches, walkways and driveways
- Retaining walls within ten feet of the dwelling
Garage
- Structural inspection of accessible foundation, floor, walls and sills
- Complete inspection of doors including operation of garage door and saftey devices
- Fume barrier and fire door
- Fire grade sheetrock
- Roof
- Inspect for evidence of wood destroying insects
Interior
- Doors
- Fireplace/wood stove
- Stairway and handrail
- Halls
- Skylight
- Bathroom and fixtures
- Kitchen and fixtures
- Appliances: stove, garbage disposal, dishwasher
- Ceilings, windows, walls, floors, doors, electrical outlets, accessible heat sources in every room
Plumbing
- Supply and waste systems
- Visual condition of accessible feed lines and connections within structure
- Visual condition of accessible waste lines/connections within structure
- Main vent stack
- Accessible well equipment
- Laundry tub
- Washer/dryer connections
- Water heater
- Interior sewerage ejector pump
Emerald Coast Re-Inspections at your request
Once you’ve requested repairs on an issue, how can you be sure the defect has been properly corrected? In many cases, you can’t. After your seller has addressed your requests, Emerald Coast will happily come out to re-inspect any areas of concern that our own initial inspection identified. Call us at 503.812.1616 or fill out the form on the Contact Us page
Protect you home investment with a Comprehesive 20/20 Home Inspection
The decision to buy a home is a thrilling step to take. It can also be one of the most stressful times in your life. At Emerald Coast Inspection Services, we understand the demanding nature of your home-buying experience and are here to support you.
As your real estate agent will tell you, a professional home inspection is an essential part of the buying process.
Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge you need to make the right decisions. This means not only alerting you to potential concerns, but also spending the time to help you understand how minor or serious they are, and how to address them moving forward.
Whatever your home inspection needs, we would be honored to help you protect the major investment you call—or are about to call—home. Don’t risk buying a home without knowing everything you can about the condition of your property.
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