Home Inspection Overview
With every home inspection Home Buyers Protection Company conducts, we work with our customers to help them understand where the biggest problem areas lie to help them make informed decisions when buying and selling a home. As each member of our team helps to make sure that each inspection meets or exceeds all standards set by ASHI®, you can rest assured that you’re getting the best service.
What Do We Inspect?
When we’re called to perform a home inspection, we check on everything in your home to ensure that it’s ready to sell. Take a look at the points each of our home inspection includes:
Roof
Shingles, flashings, chimneys, vents, gutters, and downspouts (When it is safe and accessible, we always walk on the roof for a more detailed inspection)
Exterior
Siding, windows, doors, sidewalks, driveways, patios, porches, wood decks, foundation grading, retaining walls
Attics
Insulation, ventilation, rafters, and other visible related items (When it is safe and accessible, we always walk through the attic for a more detailed inspection)
Interior
Floors, ceilings, walls, windows, doors, fireplaces, stairs and railings, smoke detectors, and safety-related items
Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation
Foundation walls, floors, floor joists, support posts, support beams, subflooring, settling, water penetration
Kitchen Appliances
Operational check of built-in stove, dishwasher, garbage disposer, refrigerator, microwave oven, trash compactor, hot water dispenser
Plumbing and Fixtures
Water pressure and distribution system, water heater, sinks and faucets, bathtubs, showers, toilets, whirlpools, drain/waste/vent system
Electrical Systems
Service panel, switches and outlets throughout the home, wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and other related electrical components (Our inspections include removing the electrical panel cover for a more detailed inspection of the system)
Heating Systems
Type of furnace, age, size, pilot, burners, heat exchanger, heating elements, blower fan, flue pipe, humidifier, thermostat, humidistat, ductwork, co testing and electrical wiring
Cooling Systems
Type of air conditioner, age, size, condenser, compressor, fan motor, wiring, operational check of system, and other visibly-related HVAC components
Garage
Roof, exterior, ceiling, walls, floor, foundation, overhead doors, garage door opener operation and safety controls, passage doors, wiring
What You Receive with a Home Inspection
When you work with Home Buyers Protection Company for your home inspection, you will always receive the following services:
- A 3 to 4-hour home inspection with an experienced ASHI certified Home Buyers Protection Company inspector
- A systematic inspection of the home and its components and systems
- An on-site, easy-to-read, computer-generated report with digital photos
- An unbiased, objective evaluation of the property
- A review of basic maintenance needs, plus a free Home Maintenance Guide
- A certificate for a free heating or cooling maintenance check-up ($80 value)
- Free telephone consultation after the inspection
Schedule an Inspection
Whether you're a real estate professional, a home buyer, or home owner, we make it easy to schedule an inspection. Following any inspection conducted by one of our trained inspection experts, we will provide you with a detailed, easy-to-read report with photos that describes any issues we’ve encountered.
Contact Home Buyers Protection Company
Ready to schedule a home inspection? Give us a call at (402) 334-7926 or send us a quick message asking to set up an appointment! Our team is ready to help.