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The clearest, most comprehensive Inspection Report available, the Report is provided to the potential home purchaser at the end of every home Inspection. The easy-to-use Inspection report contains informative details, illustrations, maintenance guide, repair cost guide & actual report. 

General: The Inspection, which is carried out at the request of the Client, is intended to provide a better understanding of the property conditions as observed at the time of the Inspection. The Inspector makes every effort to identify any "major" deficiencies requiring immediate major repair. The report must be read in its entirety to put the Inspection, its terminology, and its limitations in the proper perspective. The tabs before and after each division in the report, clearly indicate procedures and limitations for each case. When inspecting older homes our concerns are, has the home aged appropriately? Even though there are norms for aging homes, each is still unique.

Scope Of Inspection: The Inspection is conducted according to the "Standards of Practice" of the Inspection industry. These standards are provided in the procedure section and these form an intergal part of the report. The intent of the Inspection is to find $2,000 problems that would affect people's decisions to purchase. It is generally better when the Client is available at the time of the Inspection. The Inspector will walk around the property and discuss items of importance with the Client, giving the Client a better understanding of the report and its contents. The Inspector has approximately 2-1/2 to 3 hours to provide as much information as possible for the Client, both verbally and in the written report. 

Maintenance: A handy chart with text setting out the recomended frequency of household maintenance so that you can catch little problems before they become big ones. This schedule will be beneficial in keeping track of the numerous tasks involved in the upkeep of the various systems. Good maintenance programs save in the long run. ie: downspout extensions should be 8' away from the foundation, preventing moisture problems in the basement. 

Improvements: Twelve pages to be filled in, recording the state of a house's major systems and components. Any improvement recommendations can be noted, describing the nature, timing and likely cost of each item. Estimates are given at the Client's request for work required or for improvements in general. 

The Bottom Line: The summary page that instantly tells you how a house stacks up against its peers, highlighting components requiring significant improvements and /or major expenditures in the near future. . It can help inform you, organize you...and save you money. Other items not included or considered in the report may occur as deficiencies at a later date. A minimum of 1% of the value of the property should be set aside for unforseen deficiencies beyond those mentioned in the report. 

After The Fact: A Contractor's opinion may often differ from ours. Don't be surprised when a Contractor says, the roof or furnace needs total replacement. Remember, our advise is unbiased, we record our professional opinions, acting in the best interest of the Client. Conditions are as we see it on the day of the Inspection. 

 
 
 
 
 

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