Certified Home Inspection
We crawl the spaces you never see, press thumbs into foundation walls, and open every panel — so you know exactly what you're buying before it's yours.
Joist cavity inspection — beam catches settlement dust
What We Inspect
Roof & Envelope
We walk every accessible roof surface, inspect flashing at all penetrations, assess shingle condition and granule loss, examine fascia, soffits, and gutters for rot and improper drainage. Ridge vents, attic ventilation ratios, and signs of ice damming are documented with photographs.
"Roof failures are silent until they're catastrophic. We find the hairline before it becomes the flood."
Typical findings: missing kick-out flashing, improper shingle layering, inadequate attic ventilation, compromised chimney caps.
Ridge inspection — flashing failure at chimney base
Structure & Foundation
Every accessible crawl space is entered. We press thumbs into sill plates, probe floor joists for moisture and insect damage, examine pier footings for settlement and heave, and look for signs of hydrostatic pressure against foundation walls. Cracks are measured, photographed, and contextualized.
"The crawl space tells the truth about every house. It's where sellers' secrets live."
Typical findings: efflorescence indicating water intrusion, stair-step cracking in block foundations, wood-to-soil contact, sagging floor joists.
¹ WDO report available as add-on service
Crawl space entry — moisture probe on sill plate
Electrical & Mechanical
We remove panel covers and photograph the full interior — looking for double-tapped breakers, aluminum branch wiring, improper grounding, and Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels. HVAC systems are operated through full cycles, heat exchangers inspected for cracks, and plumbing tested under load for pressure drops and drainage rates.
"An opened electrical panel is worth more than any disclosure form."
Typical findings: double-tapped neutrals, ungrounded three-prong outlets, HVAC with cracked heat exchanger, water heater at end of service life.
Panel inspection — double-tapped breaker identified
Free Resource
Download our Pre-Inspection Checklist — 47 questions organized by system, written for buyers who've never been through this before. Free. No sales call. Just expertise.
"The best inspection starts before we arrive."
The Deliverable
Delivered within 24 hours of inspection. Narrative summaries for each system, color-coded by urgency, with annotated photographs for every finding. Written for buyers, not contractors.
"You'll know which findings to negotiate, which to accept, and which are deal-breakers — before you close."
47-point system-by-system evaluation
Annotated photographs for every defect
Color-coded urgency classification
Repair cost estimate ranges included
Delivered in PDF + interactive web format
From the Field
Before You Close
Our pre-inspection checklist gives you 47 questions most buyers never think to ask — and the answers that separate a good deal from a costly mistake.
"The best inspection starts before we arrive."
