Services

Due Diligence Inspections

Most common inspection done when buying a home. During the due diligence period buyers have a certain amount of time to inspect the property before the purchase is complete. This is the buyers opportunity to get a clear-eyed assessment about the true condition of something that, for many, is the most expensive purchase of their lifetime. The inspection will help the buyer prioritize the improvements and develop a blueprint for their future in the home. The buyer’s agent can use our report to negotiate repairs with the seller or back out of the deal if they can’t come to an agreement.

Pre-Listing Inspections

Sellers get a home inspection, especially if they never lived in the property, before listing to avoid surprises during the transaction. Regardless of how long you’ve lived in the home or how old it is, there could be unknown issues lurking under the surface that could derail a sale.

A pre-listing inspection gives the seller the ability to address items on their own terms rather than being directed by a buyer. Furthermore, once repairs are complete the seller can use the pre-listing report to market the home and give confidence to a new buyer.

New Construction Inspections

You may think that purchasing a brand new home would mean that you don’t have to worry about defects or quality issues – but new construction defects are more common than you might think. Builders subcontract out most of the work when it comes to large building sites. All that coordination and in and out of different contractors can lead to missed items and construction defects. 

Most people assume that municipal inspectors spend a great deal of time inspecting newly constructed buildings. The truth is, a 15 to 20-minute walk-through is never enough. Apart from that, problems could also exist that do not necessarily violate codes but can have serious consequences to the new homeowner.

Builders Warranty Inspections

After your home is finished, your builder will likely offer you a one-year warranty. This warranty is intended to cover any needed repairs up to one year after you’ve moved in. You protect yourself from any damage to your home, and it helps keep the builder accountable for their work. Getting a home inspection before your builder’s warranty expires will help catch potential issues early on, and could potentially save you thousands of dollars down the road.

A builder’s warranty inspection is just the same as a regular home inspection. That means you’ll be getting a top to bottom examination of your home, and you can rest easy knowing that you’re protected with a comprehensive inspection.

Low-Flow Inspections

To obtain water service in DeKalb County, homeowners must comply with an ordinance requiring the property's plumbing fixtures be certified by a licensed home inspector as water-conserving. This ordinance applies to buildings constructed before January 1993.