You are more than welcome to attend the inspections. At the inspection, Advantage Inspection will provide an in-depth report with images. We also provide a follow-up consultation after the inspection to go over the report.

A home inspection reveals any significant repairs or oversights by the builder. It also reveals any maintenance required to keep the home in proper condition. Buying a home is a big financial investment, so protect it by getting a home inspection.

A home inspection covers the following:

• Condition of the home
• HVAC system
• Interior plumbing
• Electrical systems
• Roofs
• Attics
• Structural integrity
• Interior components

There are several reasons. Buying a home is a significant financial obligation that should involve careful consideration. The physical conditions and operational states of the systems and components must be evaluated. This is where an independent inspector can offer critical information that can either validate everything is okay or repairs are needed that can possibly be negotiated. It’s a known fact consumers routinely make decisions based on emotion. We offer technical information (independent of emotion) that can position clients to make a sound decision. The American Society of Home Inspectors Association performed an extensive nationwide study that stated the returned value of a home inspection at just over $1,500. Given the average fee for an inspection is $400, this is not only a good value but it provides Peace of Mind and possibly negotiable repairs.

Anytime you spend money on the purchase of a property and it involves a service, a contract is strongly encouraged and almost expected. In our case, we adhere to the Standards of Practice for the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors to ensure compliance and thoroughness. The agreement should clearly outline what the inspector should be doing during the inspection as well as stipulations outside the boundaries of the inspection (such as making repairs on discovered items needing repair, which clearly constitutes a conflict of interest).

We love having our clients witness how hard we’re working on their behalf. We strive to ensure our inspections are informative and interactive. For us, it’s not just about finding flaws. Any inspector can do that. Of course, we’ll report defects but we also inform our clients about emergency shutoffs, how to change the property’s filters (both air and water), how to improve energy efficiency, we talk about the importance of indoor air quality, general maintenance, and more. Invariably, at the end of the inspection, our clients know more about the property than the current owners! It's ok if you can't attend also, we'll provide a thorough easy-to-read inspection report and are always available for phone calls to discuss the report.

Inspectors should only stick to what they do best…educating and reporting items of concern. As smart as we think we are, we are not contractors. We may not know current material costs or an accurate amount of time required to perform a given repair. We encourage our clients to either request repairs be performed by a qualified contractor (ask for receipts) or share our professional report with a contractor (either ask your realtor for a reputable one or we can provide names) to get an accurate number to help make your decision.

It depends on age, size, foundation type, and how well the property has been maintained (or neglected). Our typical inspections last between 2 to 4 hours. We stay onsite until we feel we have comprehensively evaluated the home–no time limit–and no extra fees for additional time needed.

Advantage Inspection sends out inspection reports on the same day as the inspection. We understand Due Diligence and the importance of a quick turnaround time on inspection reports.