Does brand new construction need a property inspection? We are often asked this, and the short answer is: Yes, we recommend you always get any structure inspected before the close of escrow. Here’s why: The builder may strive for perfection, performing all of his work with honor and integrity, but he can’t guaranty all […]
Here’s what clients are saying about our inspectors: Robert Gaudreault: “Robert is amazing. Everything went really well. Also you’re all awesome in the office. Thank you again for everything. Made me a lot more comfortable knowing I had Robert on my side looking out for my best interest.” “I thought Robert did an excellent job […]
Inspector’s recommendations & Requests for Re-inspections Part I As you already know, we are the generalists. If we were to do the specialty inspection on every system of the building, we’d be onsite hours longer and the fee would be significantly higher. Our job is to look for defects on the structure, systems, […]
Amazing Inspectors. More Choices. Our Services: General physical inspection of houses, townhomes / condos. General physical inspection of all types of commercial properties. Limited Building Inspection of systems only (reduced fee).* Sewer line inspection for residential & commercial (with video). Specialized inspections utilizing Infrared Technology — coming soon! Call us for all your inspection needs! […]
As you know, buyers are naturally drawn to properties that are more aesthetic. Some of these buildings with great curb appeal are also very well maintained. On the flipside, many properties are purchased and renovated, then turned over as quickly as possible. Most buyers are getting only a superficial look at their property and aren’t […]
Attics One of our inspectors recently inspected a building where the attic screens were damaged or non-existent. Birds had made nests and left unsightly bird droppings in and around the attic openings. The inspector also found seventeen dead birds at various stages of decomposition. In addition to the foul smell, feces and decaying carcasses emit […]
15% off all inspections!* Must be completed between: December 19, 2016 and December 24, 2016. We’ve never before offered a discount this big! Be sure to schedule with us in advance so your inspection happens between Dec. 19-24, 2016. If you don’t need our services during those exact days, you’ll still get 10% off until […]
Our holiday gift to you! 10% of your next inspection until January 15th, 2017.
Our purpose as general inspectors is to look for defects, flag them and then defer you to the appropriate specialist(s). Because the general inspection is non-intrusive, the inspector can’t excavate or dismantle anything to access components. It is the specialist’s job to do a more thorough investigation of the specific system in its entirety. For […]
Transite pipe in the crawl space. What is Transite pipe? Transite is a brand name for a clay pipe that is commonly found in older buildings. The official name of this clay pipe is Asbestos-Cement or AC. This material contains asbestos, and was used in the 1900s in venting for appliances, water heaters, floor furnaces […]