- COMPLETE HOME INSPECTION -
What is a home inspection?
A home inspection is an objective visual non-destructive examination of the systems and structure of a home, from the roof to the foundation. The inspector typically spends 3 to 5 hours performing a thorough, visual, functional and operational inspection of the many mechanical and structural components of the home. The time is dependent upon the size and complexity of the home.
The inspection includes an evaluation of such important elements as: Foundation, Roof, Attic, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Air Conditioning, Appliances, etc. Having a home inspected is similar to getting a physical check-up. If a problem or symptom is discovered, the inspector may recommend further evaluation.
A home inspection is not a warranty or insurance program but a method to assist you in understanding the condition of your new or prospective home. Keeping things in perspective all homes have problems. The question is what and how serious are the problems.
We can help you understand important issues relating to your home and will communicate that to you. We are sensitive to the emotions present during the transaction and know that the timely delivery of the message is as important as its content. When discussing problems, we may suggest solutions and maintenance programs. We will offer valuable information giving you greater confidence in negotiations. We strongly urge the prospective buyer to be present for the walk through at the end of the inspection. By being present, you will have a far greater understanding of your new home and the report. If the Buyer is unable to be present, a telephone appointment can be made for a later time in order to discuss the report.
How Long Will It Take?
In most cases, the average inspection takes between 3 to 5 hours depending on the size, condition and age of the property. Large or older homes require more time, as do homes with potential pest problems.
What type of report will I receive?
We provide a computer generated
matrix report that is tabbed and indexed for quick reference. They
are bound in a custom three ring binder with easy to understand
illustrations. The report can be emailed with digital photos or
mailed on a CD to parties involved upon request within 24 to 48
hours after the completion of the inspection.
Reports come in a number of styles and each can
be as unique as the Inspector performing the inspection. There are
times that the Inspector needs to return to the office to retrieve
information specific to your home and any potential problems that
are found. Whether it is regarding certain building standards, appliance
information or just making sure the verbiage used in the report
is clear, the Inspector needs to recall a variety of facts from
his notes that takes time. It may not be in the best interest of
the client to have the Inspector rush through a report at the inspection
site while everybody could be standing around for maybe an hour
or more. After 3-5 hours of time at the residence, the client can
sometimes be overwhelmed with what was seen and heard. Many times
not all parties can be present for the inspection. Your inspector
will be glad to discuss any entries to your satisfaction, either
before your purchase is completed or after you have settled in to
your new home.
The Client has paid for the inspection. A copy
of the report will not be given to anyone else without specific
directions to do so. In order to help you determine whether there
are items significant enough to warrant a re-negotiation of the
sale terms, it is recommended that a copy of the report be given
to your Realtor.
Can a house "fail" its inspection?
No. A professional home inspection is simply an examination into the current condition of your prospective home. It is not an appraisal or a Municipal Code inspection. A home inspector, therefore, will not pass or fail a house, but will simply describe its condition and indicate which items will be in need of major repair or replacement immediately or near future.
Can't I do it myself?
Even the most experienced homeowner lacks the knowledge and expertise of a professional home inspector who has inspected hundreds, perhaps thousands, of homes in his or her career. An inspector is familiar with the many elements of home construction, their proper installation and maintenance. The inspector understands how the home's systems and components are intended to function together, as well as how and why they fail. Above all, most buyers find it very difficult to remain completely objective and unemotional about the house they really want, and this may affect their judgment. For the most accurate information, it is best to obtain an impartial third-party opinion by an expert in the field of home inspection.
Items inspected:
Site Overview
Drainage
Retaining walls
Fences and Gates
Sidewalks and Driveways
Patios, Porches and Decks
Crawl Space
Foundation
Roof, Gutters and Downspouts
Insulation
Garage
Heating and Air Conditioning
Plumbing - Supply, Waste and Fuel Lines
Water Heaters
Floors
Walls - Interior and Exterior
Electrical - Panels and Wiring
Kitchen
Baths
Attic
Doors and Windows
-STRUCTURAL PEST INSPECTION-
Why have a Structural Pest Inspection?
A home is the most important investment people make during their lifetime. To assure homeowners that their investment is free from structural pests, many lenders and Realtors will recommend or may require that a structural pest inspector be hired to examine the residence in order to obtain financing.
Who can perform a structural pest inspection?
Through the efforts of industry and the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), legislation was drafted to address WDO Inspections. House Bill 1156, passed by the 1991 Legislature, specifically required that the individual conducting WDO Inspections must obtain a license from WSDA. By law, the act of inspecting for pests, their signs, or conducive conditions requires one to be licensed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. In addition, structural pest inspectors must be bonded or insured and must use WSDA-issued Inspection Control Numbers. Kitsap Home Inspections holds WSDA License # 70947.
What is a Structural Pest Inspection?
An inspection of a building for wood destroying organisms, their damage, or conditions conducive to their infestation. Wood destroying organisms include insects or fungi that will consume, excavate, develop in, or otherwise modify the integrity of wood or wood products. They include, but are not limited to, carpenter ants, moisture ants, subterranean termites, dampwood termites, beetles in the family Anobiidae, but the category of “pests” also include several other insects of less consequence. Wood destroying organisms are categorized as fungi (often times called “dry rot”), and there are several different types.
Call Kitsap Home Inspections at
(360) 692-8943 or (800) 498-8943
today!
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