Home Inspection

   A full home inspection is recommended for all buyers, owners, and renters. A home inspection will provide a detailed list on all systems, appliances, and components of the home. This report is excellent for buyer negotiation power, owner project or upgrade prioritization, and rental documentation to ensure you are renting a home that is safe and acquiring documentation of current conditions to ensure you get your deposit back. 

Let us find the pickles, so you can find a home!

Roof coverings, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, roof penetrations, general roof structure.

Insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces, foundation areas and exhaust systems

Siding, windows, exterior doors, flashing and trim, walkways, driveways, stairs, patios and decks, and drainage.

Foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and indications of water penetration.

Heating system, cooling system, location of thermostats, energy source, and heating and cooling methods.

Visible portions of the fireplace and chimneys, lintels, damper doors, and cleanout doors and frames.

Main water and fuel supply shut-off valves, water heater, interior water supply, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, drains, waste, and vent systems.

Service drop, overhead service conductors, service head and mast, main service disconnect, panelboards, grounding, switches, light fixtures, receptacles deemed to be AFCI and GFCI, and presence of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Representative number of doors and windows, floors, walls, ceiling, stairs, railings, garage door and openers.

If you are a landlord leasing out your property, an inspection is a great way to ensure the home is move-in ready! Rental reports are also great for documenting move-out conditions, routine tenant compliance checks, and general component evaluations when a complaint is made. Our reports are unbiased, help reduce tenant disputes, and protect investments.

Make sure your tenants don't live in a home with pickles! Get the rentals inspected!

Documentation of the property before and after the tenant's occupancy to ensure no major damages occurred during their stay.

Check the condition of the home during the tenant's stay to ensure continued compliance and possible safety issues present.

Get only a certain part of the property inspected to confirm a tenant complaint or appliance repair.

Whether you are expanding your business or just getting started, make sure you are investing in a property that will help you make money instead of drain it away. We can perform commercial property inspections for spaces up to 100,000 square feet, from warehouses to restaurants to office buildings and everything in between. Our extensive report will ensure you have all the information you need to make an educated decision on how to move forward with your business.

Invest in your dream, not in a pickle!

Roof coverings, drainage, vents, flashing, skylights, roof penetrations, general roof structure.

Insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces, foundation areas and exhaust systems

Siding, windows, exterior doors, flashing and trim, walkways, driveways, parking lots, stairs, patios and decks, and drainage.

Foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and indications of water penetration.

Heating system, cooling system, location of thermostats, energy source, and heating and cooling methods.

Visible portions of the fireplace and chimneys, lintels, damper doors, and cleanout doors and frames.

Main water and fuel supply shut-off valves, water heater, interior water supply, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, drains, waste, and vent systems.

Service drop, overhead service conductors, service head and mast, main service disconnect, panelboards, grounding, switches, light fixtures, receptacles deemed to be AFCI and GFCI, and presence of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Representative number of doors and windows, floors, walls, ceiling, stairs, railings, garage door and openers.

Don't need a full home inspection? We can inspect only the specific systems/appliances you wish to have evaluated. This is good for confirming repairs or renovations in the home, as well as documenting specific issues for warranties or landlord notices.

Some pickles are smaller than others, but we inspect them all!

Roof coverings, drainage, vents, flashing, skylights, roof penetrations, general roof structure.

Insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces, foundation areas and exhaust systems

Siding, windows, exterior doors, flashing and trim, walkways, driveways, parking lots, stairs, patios and decks, and drainage.

Foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and indications of water penetration.

Heating system, cooling system, location of thermostats, energy source, and heating and cooling methods.

Visible portions of the fireplace and chimneys, lintels, damper doors, and cleanout doors and frames.

Main water and fuel supply shut-off valves, water heater, interior water supply, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, drains, waste, and vent systems.

Service drop, overhead service conductors, service head and mast, main service disconnect, panelboards, grounding, switches, light fixtures, receptacles deemed to be AFCI and GFCI, and presence of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Representative number of doors and windows, floors, walls, ceiling, stairs, railings, garage door and openers.

Not sure if you should put an offer on a house? Trying to decide between your top favorites? Bring me along to your scheduled showings and I'll point out general areas of strength and concern within the house. Don't waste your time putting in an offer on a home that displays surface level issues you are uncomfortable with. Keep in mind, this does not replace a pre-purchase inspection which is still highly recommended before you buy.

Tour your future home with a trained eye so you don't sign a sour dill!

This is a broad look at the condition of the house and is not a full inspection. Structures and appliances we see during the walk through will be assessed on a surface level to help give peace of mind before making an offer.

Visible structures: walls, floor, ceilings, windows, and doors.

Visible systems: water heater, HVAC, external electrical

General observations: exterior grading/drainage, roof

This is not an extensive inspection and no report will be written. I will not enter the attic or crawlspace, will not traverse the roof, and will not open the electrical panel. Keep in mind that even if no issues are found during this consultation, that doesn't mean issues can't come up during the full inspection.

This additional service is for all pools, hot tubs, and saunas. Whether you're moving into a home with a pool or getting ready for the summer season, a pool inspection is crucial to ensure the system is operating safely and efficiently.

Don't go swimming in pickles!

Visible floor, walls, edging, and stairs

Walking surfaces, surrounding grading, safety fences/gates

Pump, filter, water lines, and all visible drains and returns.

If filled with water, test to evaluate water chemical balance

Our termite assessment is done by our partner company, Albemarle Termite & Pest Control. They will conduct a thorough inspection of your property, both inside and outside, to detect subtle signs of termite infestation that might be overlooked by the untrained eye. The inspection includes a report and treatment quote that can be used for buyer negotiation power and owner records. 

Don't let pickles eat your home! 

Interior and exterior thorough assessment of termite presence

Detailed diagram of property highlighting areas of infestation and concern, and a comprehensive quote for treatment 

 Working with our partner company, DMS Restoration, you will get a thorough visual inspection and the use of tools like moisture meters or air quality tests to identify mold presence, its extent, and the underlying causes. Every assessment includes a detailed report you can use for buyer negotiation.

Some pickles aren't safe to breathe in!

Visual inspection of entire home with moisture meter and air quality tests

Detailed report of property highlighting areas of concern, and a comprehensive quote for treatment 

 The water quality test is done during the regular home inspection. Taking water directly from the faucet and performing tests to assess its chemical components. The results will be in your home inspection report and include recommended treatments and filtration systems.

Make sure the water your drinking isn't sour!

Chlorine, ammonia, iron, total dissolved solids, PH levels

Our partner, East Coast Water Quality, can provide further testing and filtration systems