SERVICES
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RESIDENTIAL INSPECTIONS
Residential home inspection services include any single-family home. We will compile a complete analysis of the home’s systems and structures to determine health & integrity. We know that purchasing a home is one of the largest investments that you’ll make throughout your lifetime. With this in mind, we take care to note every detail during the inspection process.
BUYER INSPECTIONS
Our buyer’s home inspections are completely comprehensive. We will accompany you through a walkthrough and inspection of the home you’re interested in buying, and assess its condition using our multi-point home inspection checklist. Our buyer’s home inspections include a comprehensive report noting all issues and unlimited follow-ups and support from your home inspector.
A buyer’s home inspection is important for the buyer of the home to gain perspective on the home they intend to purchase. A buyer’s inspection will help you decide if a home is right for you, and avoid homes that have substantial and costly defects.
We at Ballard Home Inspections frequently find problems with homes that the buyer uses to decide whether they want to purchase a home or not.
PRE-LISTING INSPECTIONS
If you are listing your home on the market and would like to have its condition assessed beforehand, Ballard Home Inspections is here to help. The inspector will assess the home and its major systems to determine if the home has been well-maintained and that the home is in good condition to be put up for sale.
While a Pre-Purchase or allows a buyer to inspect the home before they close, a Pre-Listing allows a seller to inspect the home before they list.
Roof Inspections
Roof inspections are valuable for a number of reasons, but the most urgent time for an inspection usually comes after a large storm. In order to file for an insurance claim after your roof takes damage, most insurers require at least one inspection. While your insurer will typically send an inspector of their own, in order to gain the most accurate reports, it’s strongly encouraged you hire an inspector of your own who can offer an alternate point of view.
Even when the weather is nice, an inspection is still vital to mitigate the wear and tear a roof naturally undergoes. As the sun rises, its heat expands the material of your roof. Then, when it sets, that material contracts once more. This, in addition to erosion from the wind, water collection, and organic growth, can lead to leaky ceilings, mold, or pest infestations.
NEW CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS
Since older homes may experience wear and tear (like aged plumbing or electrical issues), it’s easy to assume a newly built home is defect-free. This is a huge misconception that could cost you thousands of dollars in repairs, or significantly decrease your property’s value. If contractors work too quickly or carelessly, they could leave behind a project that only barely meets safety standards. Even the most skilled and dedicated contractors can make mistakes, and if those aren’t caught early, the damage they cause could be exponential.
Inspection details
ALL INSPECTIONS INCLUDE
Wondering what’s included in a standard home inspection from Ballard Home Inspections?
Here is a quick overview of the services included in your home inspection, and the major systems that we review throughout the process.
- Roof
- Exterior
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical Systems
- Appliances
- Doors, Windows & Interior
- Foundations, Basements and Crawl Spaces
- Attic, Ventilation, Insulation
PRE-LISTING INSPECTIONS
The benefits of a Pre-Listing Inspection are numerous:
- It can reveal problems that the owner wasn’t aware of
- Is useful for comparing to the buyer’s inspection
- Allows the owner & realtor to properly price the home when listing
- Creates trust with potential buyers
- Increase market value
NEW CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS
Some common problems that can come from a newly constructed home include:
- Electrical Problems - A defective electrical system can result in fire hazards, electric shock risks, and even electrocution. Electrical wiring faults can be caused due to improper installation, damaged wires, loose connections, and more.
- Water Damage - This issue occurs because water enters through cracks around windows, doors, plumbing fixtures, foundation walls, crawl spaces, attics, roofs, decks, porches, and other areas where moisture collects.
- Foundation Problems - Foundation problems include cracks, settling, bulging walls, uneven floors, and more. These types of defects may not show up until after you’ve moved in. If you don’t catch these problems early enough, you could end up with major structural damage.