Residential and Pre-Purchase Inspections

If you are making a home purchase, getting a Professional Home Inspection is the first step in making sure your dream home is in good condition and does not become a nightmare or a money pit! Most of the time, general home inspections uncover little things that need correcting, but sometimes those little things can add up quickly to a sizable amount of money and you need to be aware of these little things because if not taken care of can turn into big things. And then sometimes they might not be so little, like a roof that is prematurely at the end of it’s life span and is already leaking or main plumbing lines that have never been updated and are clogged and causing backups! Getting a Pre-Purchase Home Inspection by Young Home Inspections virtually eliminates any worry you may have of any existing issues in the home you’re wanting to purchase! Our home inspection report will also tell you, what to budget for in the future as far as general upkeep of the home and when replacements of major components will be necessary! In other word’s how old and in what condition are the major components in the home and how much longer will they last?

Remember that the professional home inspector is the individual that a home buyer pays for their objectivity, opinions, and expertise about the potential problems and potential issues with the condition of the home in question. The job of the home inspection company is to give you the most comprehensive, honest, and unbiased view about the home. They have your best interests in mind and want to make sure you can see the whole picture, not just the snapshot people with vested interests wants you to see. We are on your side! You and your family are our priority! We are State licensed, InterNachi Certified, continually educated and insured to do just this, protect you, your family and your investment!

At Young Home Inspections our 320 Point Pre-Purchase Inspections include:

• Roof: Covering to include, asphalt shingle, tile, metal or membrane, roof decking, vents, eaves, soffits, fascia, flashing, chimney, gutters and downspouts
• Attic, Trusses, ceiling joists, insulation, ventilation, fire blocking, vent stacks
• Structural: Walls, floors, floor joists, sub floors, ceiling joists, trusses, decks, stairs, railings, support beams, pier foundations
• Electrical: Service panel, main disconnect, breakers, outlets, switches, GFCI outlets, fixtures
• Plumbing: Fixtures, water pressure, water meter, water heater, visible drain lines, visible supply lines
• HVAC system: Air compressor, handler, ductwork, temperature differential, and age
• Exterior: Paint, siding, walls, doors, windows, decks, birdcages, screened enclosures, pool equipment, spas, outdoor kitchens, docks, seawalls, boatlifts, irrigation, crawlspaces
• Interior: Walls, floors, ceilings, doors, appliances, cabinets, countertops, stairs, railings
• Grading, overall property drainage
• Rain Protection: Gutters, downspouts, grading, overall property drainage
• Surrounding Components: Driveways, walkways, retaining walls, stoops, porches, railings, patios
• Garage: Garage door, garage interior, electronic opener, safety sensors exterior deck
• Fireplace: Damper operation, exposed flue and hearth
• Pool & Spa: filtration system, pump, lights, and any sub-panels the pool has.  Inspection will also include a visual inspection of the decking around the pool and the pool’s surface.  Including any birdcage screens and cables, and screen doors if present.

There are many reasons a seller would want to obtain a Pre-Sale Inspection. A lot of times homeowners are unaware of the value or any issues with their home. It helps to get a professional, non-biased third party’s opinion about the condition of your home. Many times, there are safety concerns that need to be addressed before letting realtors show your home to potential buyers. Getting a Pre-Sale inspection from a licensed home inspector almost always reduces or eliminates any fears or suspicions for most interested buyers. One of the biggest reasons to have your home inspected before listing it for sale is to completely eliminate the use of repairs as a bargaining and negotiating tool that potential buyers can use against you. If you already know about all the issues of your home and have addressed them properly, then there is nothing to worry about. It also gives you time to either make any needed repairs on your own or it lets you take your time to shop around and get the best possible pricing. It also helps you price your home accordingly. And lets you decide what you want to fix or disclose what you do not. Making this a very trustworthy, transparent transaction for both you and your buyer.

All Pre-Sale Home Inspections include:

• Roof: Covering to include, asphalt shingle, tile, metal or membrane, roof decking, vents, eaves, soffits, fascia, flashing, chimney, gutters and downspouts
• Attic, Trusses, ceiling joists, insulation, ventilation, fire blocking, vent stacks
• Structural: Walls, floors, floor joists, sub floors, ceiling joists, trusses, decks, stairs, railings, support beams, pier foundations
• Electrical: Service panel, main disconnect, breakers, outlets, switches, GFCI outlets, fixtures
• Plumbing: Fixtures, water pressure, water meter, water heater, visible drain lines, visible supply lines
• HVAC system: Air compressor, handler, ductwork, temperature differential, and age
• Exterior: Paint, siding, walls, doors, windows, decks, birdcages, screened enclosures, pool equipment, spas, outdoor kitchens, docks, seawalls, boatlifts, irrigation, crawlspaces
• Interior: Walls, floors, ceilings, doors, appliances, cabinets, countertops, stairs, railings
• Grading, overall property drainage
• Rain Protection: Gutters, downspouts, grading, overall property drainage
• Surrounding Components: Driveways, walkways, retaining walls, stoops, porches, railings, patios
• Garage: Garage door, garage interior, electronic opener, safety sensors exterior deck
• Fireplace: Damper operation, exposed flue and hearth
• Pool & Spa: filtration system, pump, lights, and any sub-panels the pool has.  Inspection will also include a visual inspection of the decking around the pool and the pool’s surface.  Including any birdcage screens and cables, and screen doors if present.

• Roof: Covering to include, asphalt shingle, tile, metal or membrane, roof decking, vents, eaves, soffits, fascia, flashing, chimney, gutters and downspouts
• Attic, Trusses, ceiling joists, insulation, ventilation, fire blocking, vent stacks
• Structural: Walls, floors, floor joists, sub floors, ceiling joists, trusses, decks, stairs, railings, support beams, pier foundations
• Electrical: Service panel, main disconnect, breakers, outlets, switches, GFCI outlets, fixtures
• Plumbing: Fixtures, water pressure, water meter, water heater, visible drain lines, visible supply lines
• HVAC system: Air compressor, handler, ductwork, temperature differential, and age
• Exterior: Paint, siding, walls, doors, windows, decks, birdcages, screened enclosures, pool equipment, spas, outdoor kitchens, docks, seawalls, boatlifts, irrigation, crawlspaces
• Interior: Walls, floors, ceilings, doors, appliances, cabinets, countertops, stairs, railings
• Grading, overall property drainage
• Rain Protection: Gutters, downspouts, grading, overall property drainage
• Surrounding Components: Driveways, walkways, retaining walls, stoops, porches, railings, patios
• Garage: Garage door, garage interior, electronic opener, safety sensors exterior deck
• Fireplace: Damper operation, exposed flue and hearth
• Pool & Spa: filtration system, pump, lights, and any sub-panels the pool has.  Inspection will also include a visual inspection of the decking around the pool and the pool’s surface.  Including any birdcage screens and cables, and screen doors if present.

 To include but not limited to:

1. Wood Destroying Organisms otherwise known as a termite inspections
2. Septic Inspections
3. Well and water quality inspections
4. Radon tests