What Does the Home Inspection Process Look Like?
Schedule Your Professional Home Inspection
Schedule an inspection online and wait for your confirmation email.
Meet Your Professional Home Inspector
Your inspection will be performed by a professional and licensed inspector.
Review Your Home Inspection Report
We will send your report within 24 hours of the inspection.
Whether you are buying, selling or maintaining your home, Pointer Home Inspections provides professional and quality service from the moment you call us. Our certified home inspectors will walk through your home with you and teach you as much as you want to learn. We strictly follow the Standards of Practice for home inspectors established by InterNACHI, the leading home inspection association.
After we walk through the home together, we will explain the general condition of the home and systems with you and your agent. We will talk through any major issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later. We will also mention the items that you will want to keep an eye on for deferred maintenance. All of this will be detailed in our easy-to-read Spectora report, which will be delivered in HTML and/or PDF format. From that report, you will be able to see the items we discussed, with images for reference.
Roof
The roof is one of the most costly and important structures. We will examine the roof, its structure, shingles/tiles, flashing, gutters, downspouts and more.
Exterior
This includes the exterior walkways and doors, siding, eaves and soffits, fascia, paint, and other such elements of the home’s exterior.
HVAC
We will visually inspect the HVAC systems including ducts, filters, furnaces and air conditioning units.
Plumbing
We will visually inspect plumbing fixtures for proper function, including tubs, sinks, hoses, showers, and water shut-off valves, and look for leaks and other such flaws.
Electrical Systems
We will visually inspect both interior and exterior electrical systems including service drops, service masts, grounding, outlets, meters, circuit breakers, and other such systems.
Appliances
We will test and examine all major appliances like water heaters, washers and dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, and more.
Doors, Windows & Interior
We will check doors and windows for proper sealing and drafts, signs of mold or water damage, and more. We will also check the condition of all interior spaces.
Foundations, Basements & Crawl Spaces
We will examine the foundation, crawlspaces and basements to look for signs of things like past water damage, foundation cracking or shifting, and other such potentially expensive issues.
Attic, Ventilation & Insulation
We will examine the attic to ensure it is properly ventilated, check for mold and moisture, assess the level of insulation, and more.
Our Home Inspection Includes
Documents the home’s condition by reporting on functional and safety-related deficiencies of the home’s major systems (roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, kitchen appliances, exterior, interior, attic, foundation & structure, etc.). We go above and beyond the industry standards and return our easy-to-read report early the next morning.
Documents the specific wind-mitigating construction features of the home, which many times can result in significant insurance premium discounts. We provide this report at no additional charge while many other companies charge anywhere from $50 to $150 extra for this report.
A report required by most insurance carriers that answers basic questions about the roof, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems which helps the insurance company determine a property’s insurability. We provide this report at no additional charge while many other companies charge anywhere from $50 to $150 extra for this report.
Adds a layer of protection by utilizing Infrared Thermal Imaging Technology to scan interior home surfaces to help identify hidden deficiencies such as roof leaks, plumbing leaks, moisture intrusion, missing insulation, leaking ducts, and more. Any findings will be included in your home inspection report. This is included at no additional charge with every home inspection.
| Heated Sq. Ft. | Built 2009 – Present | Built 1980-2008 | Built 1950-1979 | Built 1900-1949 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 1250 | $375 | $385 | $420 | $455 |
| 1251 – 1500 | $415 | $425 | $445 | $480 |
| 1501 – 1750 | $425 | $440 | $475 | $510 |
| 1751 – 2000 | $445 | $470 | $505 | $540 |
| 2001 – 2250 | $475 | $505 | $540 | $575 |
| 2251 – 2500 | $515 | $540 | $575 | $610 |
| 2501 – 2750 | $540 | $575 | $610 | $645 |
| 2751 – 3000 | $575 | $610 | $645 | $680 |
| 3001 – 3250 | $615 | $650 | $685 | $720 |
| 3251 – 3500 | $695 | $690 | $725 | $760 |
| 3501 – 3750 | $695 | $730 | $765 | $800 |
| 3751 – 4000 | $735 | $770 | $805 | $840 |
| 4001 – 4250 | $780 | $815 | $850 | $885 |
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