Whether you’re buying a home, getting ready to sell, or just keeping tabs on regular maintenance, I want your inspection to feel straightforward from the very first phone call. As a home inspector trained through the Carson Dunlop School of Home Inspectors, I take a thorough, educational approach to every job.
During your inspection, I’ll walk through every major system and component of the home and flag anything that needs a closer look. Afterward, I’ll go over what I found with you, and your real estate agent if you’re working with one, in plain language with no jargon required. You’ll receive a detailed report with photos and descriptions for everything I covered, so you have a clear, visual record to refer back to.
A home inspection report gives buyers solid ground to negotiate price or repairs, and it gives sellers the chance to handle issues ahead of time and back up their asking price.
From electrical hazards to structural concerns, a home inspection looks for the kind of issues that could put your safety at risk, inside and out.
Living on the Avalon Peninsula means dealing with salt air, wind, and rocky terrain that can wear on a home over time. I'll point out components nearing the end of their lifespan, like roofing, siding, or heating systems, so you can plan and budget ahead.
A pre-sale home inspection shows buyers you have nothing to hide. That transparency can lead to smoother negotiations and a quicker sale.
Knowing exactly what you're dealing with, good or bad, helps you move forward with confidence instead of guesswork.
During a home inspection, I check for structural concerns, roofing issues, plumbing and electrical problems, heating and cooling function, insulation, windows, doors, chimneys, and more. Most inspections take about two to three hours, depending on the size of the property.
Clear access to anything I’ll need to check, including closets that lead to a crawlspace or attic, and give me some room to work around the outside of the home. It also helps to confirm that built-in appliances, electrical, and gas systems are working ahead of time. If you won’t be there in person, just make sure I have access and that pets are secured.
A home inspection isn’t a pass or fail test. It’s a thorough look at the condition of the property. Your report may note some concerns, but those are there to inform you, not to grade the house.
You can legally skip one in most cases, but doing so means you could end up buying a home with major issues you didn’t know about until it’s too late.
I can point you toward what needs attention and explain it clearly, but making the actual repairs isn’t part of what a home inspector does. That keeps things fair and leaves the choice of contractor entirely up to you.
Roof coverings, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, roof penetrations and the general structure of the roof.
Insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawl spaces, foundation areas and exhaust systems.
Siding, windows, exterior doors, flashing & trim, walkways, driveways, stairs, patios & decks, and drainage.
Foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and indication of water penetration.
Cooling system, location of thermostat, energy source and cooling method.
Heating system, location of thermostat, energy source and heating method.
Visible portions of the fireplace & chimneys, lintels, damper doors, and cleanout doors & frames.
Main water & fuel supply shut-off valves, water heater, interior water supply, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, drain, waste and vent systems.
Service drop, overhead service conductors, service head & mast, main service disconnect, panelboards, grounding, switches, light fixtures, receptacles deemed to be AFCI & GFCI, and the presence of smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors.
Dishwasher, disposal, range, oven, microwave, refrigerator, exhaust, bathroom heater, garage door, doorbell, and dryer vent
Circulation, heating, filtering, electrical, water chemistry, and possible safety issues.
Representative number of doors & windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, railings, garage door and openers.
