Our Services
Our Services
Our purpose during the inspection of your home is to look for the following 5 items:
Our purpose during the inspection of your home is to look for the following 5 items:
Health and Safety Issues
Structural Problems
Items or Systems in Need of Repair
Water Penetration and Its Affects
Insect Damage
In addition, our goal is to educate the buyer on the care and maintenance of a home to help your investment continue to increase in value according to the market value of the home. We abide by, but are not necessarily limited to the InterNACHI standards of practice.
Buyer's Inspection
Buyer's Inspection
To identify deficiencies which are present in the home, can recognize prior repairs which have been made and in many cases can see the potential for future problems that may exist.
Having a pre-sales or pre-listing inspection performed will insure the potential buyers that you are concerned about their interest in the transaction and will give them more confidence to complete the purchase.
11- Month Warranty Inspection
The 11-month warranty inspection is an inspection just before the builder's warranty expires. In some cases, the warranty might extend until 2 years. This inspection is critical to finding defects in the home that might have happened during the home ownership process or were not found before.
Home Maintenance Inspections
Home Maintenance Inspections
Pre-Listing Inspection
Even the most vigilant homeowner can, from time to time, miss small problems or forget about performing some routine home repairs and seasonal maintenance. That's why an Annual Home Maintenance Inspection will help you keep your home in good condition and prevent it from suffering serious, long-term and expensive damage from minor issues that should be addressed now.
We are trained and certified to conduct a Visual Pool Inspection that will cover components such as the pool structure, decking, coping, tile, pool/spa lights, electrical equipment, GFCIs, timers, visible above ground plumbing, spa jets, fill valves, filters, skimmer basket, valves, pumps, gauges and safety features
Anything such as blockages, broken pipes, roots and other issues can be discovered at the sewer line inspection.Using a high tech imaging camera, Strong Tower Home Inspections tech inspect underground pipes and provides a thorough and unbiased report of the sewer system.
Air Quality Test & Mold Inspections
When should you considers and indoor quality test
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When a recent or past water even is suspected.
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A "musty" smell is noticed.
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An occupant of the home is predisposed to respiratory distress.
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Recent Mold remediation took place and you want to verify effectiveness.
What to expect ?
Our inspections include, at the minimum, the following components:
- Roof, Vents, Flashings, and Trim
- Gutters and Downspouts
- Skylights and Chimneys (when accessible)
- Decks, Porches, Walkways, and Railings
- Eaves, Soffits, and Fascia
- Grading and Drainage
- Basement and Foundation (including accessible crawlspaces)
- Water Penetration
- Heating and Cooling Systems
- Main Water Shut Off Valves
- Water Heating System
- Interior Plumbing Fixtures
- Drainage Sump Pumps
- Electrical Service Line and Meter Box
- Main Disconnect and Service
- Electrical Panel, Breakers, and Fuses
- Grounding and Bonding
- GFCI’s and AFCI’s
- Fireplace Dampers, Doors, and Hearth
- Attic Framing, Insulation, and Ventilation (when accessible)
- Garage Doors, Safety Sensors, and Openers