Inspections Services
Buyer’s Inspections:
The more you know about the house, the more confidant you will be with your decision. Buyer’s Inspections are a necessity when purchasing a home, both old and new.

Seller's Inspections:
Determine the condition of the house to address any concerns before listing your home for sale. Don’t wait for a potential buyer’s inspector to discover an issue. Our seller’s inspections allow you to address and even disclose if necessary, any issue with your home. By being proactive, you will leave less room for a seller to negotiate your price down!

Optional Services:
The Home Company prides itself in providing a one-stop-shopping platform for buyers and sellers. We provide a fully array of ancillary services:
- Mold
- Radon Testing
- Water Analysis
- Lead Assessment
- Termite Inspection
- Roof Certification
- Well & Septic Testing
- Certified Energy Efficient Ratings

The Difference
The Home Company Difference... Experience You Can Count On!
There are several factors to consider when you decide who should inspect your home. First and foremost the inspector should be experienced and knowledgeable. The Home Company’s Inspectors possess a level of training and experience second to none. The Home Company’s Inspectors and Consultants are specially certified. We train our inspectors as well as our employees to meet high standards. Such experience includes at least 5 years of successful residential construction experience in a supervisory role as a lead carpenter or contractor. Even with this expertise, they must go through intense training, testing and field observation. This level of assurance far outweighs the requirements of any association.

Other Differences…
Training is ongoing for our inspectors/consultants as we take continuing education seriously. Technical training classes are held periodically throughout the year to keep our inspectors informed and up to date with any new methods, local codes and requirements, as well as provide a way for us to double check our own quality control.
- All The Home Company Inspectors have at least five years of residential construction experience in a supervisory role as a lead carpenter of contractor.
- All The Home Company Inspectors are residential renovation consultant experts. The requirements to become such a consultant far outweigh requirements of inspections alone.
- All The Home Company Inspectors are salaried employees and are scheduled through a central scheduling department. This format insures a team effort as well as operational quality control, which is harder to attain when you sub-contract out to independent contractors. At The Home Company, our inspectors can dedicate their full time and attention to each and every inspection so as to give the client the thorough service they deserve.
- The Home Company offers the full array of Inspection Services available to the homebuyers and sellers, such as termite inspections, environmental testing and more.
- The Home Company offers services when you need it by performing inspections six days a week with no price penalty for Saturday inspections. Our scheduling department helps you quickly schedule your inspection.

The Inspection Process
On-Site Inspection:
Our professional, trained inspectors will provide a comprehensive evaluation of your selected property. Available immediately upon completion of the inspection, you will receive a report containing the inspector's findings and analysis. The real estate agent is also provided with a summary report of the findings. Our inspectors provide you with a comprehensive home Inspection to give the status of critical items in your home.

The evaluation includes the following:
- Electrical Circuitry: A thorough check of components providing fusing, switching system, equipment ground and correct polarity to determine that the current is safely controlled
- Plumbing: Consisting of piping and fixture groups designed to deliver drinking water, control sanitation at the point of usage, remove wastewater, and keep sewer gas out of the home
- Heating & Cooling Systems: includes operation of heating, exhaust, distribution, refrigeration, and other equipment used for maintaining the climate of the structure.
- Major Appliances: Found in the kitchen, laundry, and elsewhere are checked out for operability and damage.
- Roof/Structural Components: Covers components including roofing membranes, gutters and downspouts, roof decking and rafters, ventilation and insulation. Moisture, thermal protection and structural supports are the focus here.
- Site work Encompasses walks, drives, patios and the grading of surrounding lawn. Basic concern is if these areas will generate unusual drainage conditions.
- Foundation: Includes important elements that provide the primary load bearing assemblies for the structure and control water penetration into the structure.
- Fireplace/Chimney: Areas addressed include chimney alignment, chimney structure, chimney caps, dampers, and condition of firebrick.

Frequently Asked Questions
WHY DO I NEED A HOME INSPECTION?
Home Inspections Assure Peace Of Mind.
A professional home inspection is an impartial, third party evaluation of the accessible structure and mechanical systems of a house. It is a small price to pay for assurance that your investment is good working condition.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE INSPECTION?
The Home Inspector’s Walk-Through.
Our inspectors provide an onsite inspection of structural and mechanical systems including the foundation, roof, exterior, plumbing, interior, kitchen appliances, bathrooms, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems. The average home inspection will last about two hours.

WHAT IF THE INSPECTOR FINDS SOMETHING WRONG?
Your Home Inspector Does Not Pass Or Fail Your Home. Every home has some conditions of which the buyer should be aware. We provide an orientation of the home to help you understand the systems and maintenance requirements and make an educated decision about the purchase of the home.