A home is probably the biggest purchase you'll ever make, so it's important to understand the condition of your investment. I'll provide a non-invasive evaluation of the home's accessible structure, systems and components. While a home inspection can't reveal every concern that exists, it will significantly reduce your anxiety by arming you with the knowledge you need to make an informed home-buying decision.

INFRARED INSPECTION: $150

I use a state-of-the-art infrared camera to find problems that arn't always apparent to the naked eye. An IR camera translates the heat signatures of objects into colors on a gradient scale, with higher temperatures appearing as lighter colors, and lower temperatures and wet areas appearing as darker colors. By evaluating these images, I can detect sources of energy loss, locate areas of moisture intrusion, pinpoint dangerous hot spots in the electrical system, and uncover other problems, such as wood-destroying pest and rodent infestation, as well as flu leaks in the chimney, which can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

ANNUAL HOME MAINTENANCE INSPECTION: $75

Especially if you're a new home owner, an Annual Home Maintenance Inspection can help you understand and plan for the demands of maintaining your home property. Some task are seasonal, and some items require more frequent attention.Let me help you start on the path of responsible homeownership by identifying any issue, and educate you about what should be done each year to keep your home in top condition. Even if your a veteran homeowner, my inspection can verify whether your home's maintenance is sufficient, or whether any problems have developed during the past year.

MOVE-IN INSPECTION: $500

Are you selling your home? Let me inspect it before you even list it. A move-In Certified® Seller's Inspection alerts you to any defects or problems with your home so that you can address them before prospective buyers discover them. You can take the time you need to obtain reasonable repair estimates. Avoid 11th-hour negotiations and delays, and justify your full asking price by having your home for sale inspected now.

Roof Inspection: $100

Do you need just a roof inspection performed for insurance or other purposes? I will perform a standalone Roof Inspection & Certification and evaluate you roof from the eaves, as well as walk it (when safe to do so) to asses its overall condition, including the presence and status of flashing, chimneys, vents, skylights, and other penetrations.

Plumbing inspection: $200

A plumbing inspection is a systematic process of assessing the critical areas of the plumbing system of a property. It is performed by deified plumbers to avoid the risk of pipe corrosion, clogs, leaks, and burst tubes that can cause flooding and property damage.

Moisture Inspection: $200

Moisture meters can help to detect and quantify the amount of moisture is that actually in a building material. I may use a moisture meter to check areas around plumbing pipes, air conditioning units, bathroom toilets and showers, and at wooden components near or in contact with the ground surfaces. Appliances may cause water leaks or cause condensation problems and may result in elevated levels of moisture. A professional inspector with a moisture meter is equipped to find the source of moister and water problems in a house. Once discovered, all moisture intrusion problems must be immediately corrected before mold growth develops.

REPAIR VERIFICATION / FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION: $200

Have you had remodeling or repair work done by a contractor to address a deficiency, or to adapt or modernize some structure or system of your home? I will inspect it to make sure that the materials, installation and workmanship meet quality standards and your specifications. This is not a code-compliance inspection, but an inspection to check that the work was completed properly.

NEW CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION: $400

Are you building a new home? I'll come out during different phases of the construction process to make sure your project is being executed according to your specs. I can verify that scheduled work has been completed before you make payment to your contractor. I'll also come out prior to project completion to help you and your general contractor devise a punch list of remaining items. This is not a code-compliance inspection for your contractor, but a New Construction Inspection for you.

DECK INSPECTION: $100

A deck inspection should progress in much the same order as deck construction. inspectors should start at the bottom. If a deck is deemed unsafe from underneath, the inspector should not walk out onto the deck to inspect decking, handrails, etc. The inspector should stop and report the safety issues.

FIRE EXTINGUISURE INSPECTION: $50

A 30 day inspection to make sure you and your family are prepared for emergency.

MONSTER FREE INSPECTION: Free

Moving to a new home can be stressful for children, too. That’s why I offer a Monster-Free Inspection and Certificate. Your child can accompany me while I inspect under their bed, under the stairs, in the closet, and anywhere else they want so I can assure them that there aren’t any monsters. Simply request this service when I schedule your inspection and I’ll bring a personalized Monster-Free Certificate with me.

SANTA SAFE CHIMNEY INSPECTION: Free

We can do many things to keep Santa's travel down the chimney safe while he arrives at your home. Even though there will always be risks when traveling down the chimney, there are things we can do to improve safety.