Professional home inspection services for all of Western Kentucky
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 be present for the 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 findings 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 Manual on CD-Rom.
We inspect residential single and multi unit homes, apartment buildings, and light commercial office/retail buildings.
Pre-Listing Inspections for Sellers
In preparation for 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
- 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 findings 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 can be made available for distribution to potential buyers, and a Pillar To post yard sign will be installed.
New Construction Inspection
Completed during the construction process, this type of inspection is a visual examination of all accessible areas of a residential house by a qualified professional home inspector, which is designed to identify observed material defects in the major component groups. These inspections are performed in phases, with reports issued at the completion of each inspection phase. The client is encouraged to attend each phase of the inspection. Typically three phase inspections are performed:
- Footer/foundation/drainage inspection performed before the foundation hole is filled.
- Mechanical rough in inspection, and pre drywall
- Final phase is a home inspection that includes: Property & Site, Exterior & Garage, Roof & Attic, Basement/Structure, Heating/Cooling systems, Plumbing Systems, Electrical Systems, bathrooms and fixtures, kitchen and appliances, and all living spaces.
Upon completion of the inspection, a computerized Inspection Report with digital pictures of defects is printed on site, and inserted into the Pillar To Post inspection report binder.
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 by a State of Ohio Licensed Radon Tester. A Sampling Report is issued with the radon levels by hour and an EPA Overall Radon Average for the sampling period.
Well Water Quality Analysis
A water sample is taken at the time of the home inspection and is sent to an EPA approved laboratory for analysis. Results are provided to the client via e-mail or FAX within 5 or fewer days.
Re-Inspection
A visual examination of repairs, designed to evaluate whether work requested in a contract addendum has been completed in a satisfactory manner, can be scheduled by the client. Results of this inspection may be documented with photos, if relevant, and made available to the client as an amendment to the original inspection report.