COMPREHENSIVE HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
Comprehensive Building Inspection Solutions
Pre-listing (sellers) and pre-purchase (buyers) Home Inspections
Our pre-listing and pre-purchase home inspections provide you with a comprehensive report on the condition of the property you are considering selling or purchasing. We'll inspect everything from the roof to the foundation, so you can make an informed decision about your investment. As part of our sellers inspections we provide you with a hard copy report in a binder so that it can be displayed for open houses and prospective buyers.
Condominium and Townhome Inspections
On condominium and townhome inspections we will perform buyer and seller inspection the same fashion as single famile homes with the exceptions that common ground and Home Owners Association (HOA) owned and maintained components like roofing cover, siding cover and landscaping are not typically part of the inspection items viewed the same as if they are onwer owed and maintained. We will still call out items that we observe so that they can be brought to your attention.
Manufactured Home Inspections
Mobile homes are now called manufactured homes, due to stricter building codes introduced in 1976 that regulate factory-built homes. While many people still use the older term of mobile or trailer home, "manufactured home" is the proper and current terminology for homes built after June 15, 1976, under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) code.
New Construction Inspections
A new construction home inspection is a professional evaluation of a newly built house to identify any issues with structural components, systems, and safety features before the final walkthrough and closing. It involves a thorough visual check of the foundation, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roof, and interior, with an inspector providing a detailed report to help ensure the home is safe, up to code, and free from potential problems
Warrenty (11 month) walk Inspections
A warranty walk or 11-month inspection is a thorough home inspection performed just before a new home's one-year builder's warranty expires. It is a crucial process for identifying any defects or issues that have emerged as the house has settled, allowing the homeowner to file a claim with the builder for repairs before the warranty runs out. The inspection covers a wide range of components, from structural elements and electrical systems to plumbing and cosmetic finishes.
Thermal Imaging Inspections
Thermal imaging inspections use infrared technology to identify areas of your building where heat is escaping. This can help you identify potential energy savings opportunities and improve the overall comfort of your building.
Thermal Imaging Inspections
Founded in 2011, Comprehensive Inspection Services has quickly become a trusted name in the building inspection industry, serving clients in both the residential and commercial sectors.
Comprehensive Home Inspection Services-Building Inspections
What is a home inspection
A home inspection is a visual, functional, non-invasive/non destructive (without moving personal property, furniture, equipment, plants, soil, snow, ice, or debris), inspection conducted using the mandatory equipment and including the preparation of a home inspection report of the readily accessible elements of the following components of a residential building: structural components, exterior components, roofing system, plumbing system, electrical system, heating system, cooling system, interior components, insulation components and ventilation system, fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances, or any other related residential housing component, excluding recreational facilities and outbuildings other than garages or carports to determine if MATERIAL DEFECTS exist.
The inspection typically consist of inspecting the 13 major componenets of a home:
1. Structure
Foundation, walls, ceilings, floors, and the overall structural integrity of the building.
2. Roofing
Roof coverings (shingles, tiles, etc.), gutters, downspouts, flashing, skylights, and chimneys.
3. Exterior
Siding, windows, doors, driveways, walkways, decks, porches, balconies, and the drainage/grading of the property.
4. Electrical System
Wiring, electrical panels, circuit breakers, light switches, outlets, and hard-wired smoke and CO detectors.
5. Plumbing System
Water supply and drainage pipes, fixtures, faucets, toilets, showers, and the water heater.
6. Heating (HVAC)
Furnace, heating distribution ducts, vents, and thermostats.
7. Cooling (HVAC)
Central air conditioning systems, cooling equipment, and distribution types.
8. Interior Components
Walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, stairs, fireplaces, and railings.
9. Insulation
The amount and condition of insulation in unfinished spaces, such as attics and crawlspaces.
10. Ventilation
The ventilation of attics and crawlspaces, as well as any mechanical ventilation systems.
11. Attic
Structural integrity, insulation, evidence of leaks, and ventilation.
12. Basement/Crawlspace
Structural components like floor joists, evidence of moisture or leaks, and foundation walls.
13. Built-in Appliances
Major kitchen appliances like the range, oven, and dishwasher, as well as the garbage disposal.
ABOUT COMPREHENSIVE HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
Comprehensive Home Inspection Services is a professional, friendly, fully licensed and insured residential/multifamily/commercial property home inspection company.
Buying a home or business is probably the largest purchase that most people will undertake in their lifetime. At Comprehensive Home Inspection Services (CHIS) our goal is to educate the client. All properties inherently will have some issues as the property systems have limits to their life expectancies and require maintenance. At CHIS, we will assist you in comprehending the issues and how they may affect you, which is a key element in making an informed assessment.
At CHIS we encourage you to attend the inspection and ask questions. This not only gives you another opportunity to see your future home or investment, but by having a hands-on experience, it allows you to gain an advanced level of knowledge and understanding of the property and its components. If you are unable to attend the inspection, don’t worry. We know how busy life can be and that is why we go beyond the industry standards to provide you with a friendly and thorough inspection, along with a comprehensive written report including narrative descriptions of the issues, photos and illustrations. Additionally as part of our commitment to you, CHIS will be there well after your inspection is complete to answer questions that may arise regarding the report and the property’s components.
Affiliates
