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Our Inspection Services
Home inspections can help you buy or sell your home with confidence.
As trained professionals we have seen it all, and we'll provide invaluable help in turning you into a knowledgeable consumer.
Home owners can identify problems in the making and take preventive measures to avoid costly repairs. Sellers can understand
conditions the buyer’s inspector may point out and put the property in better selling condition by making repairs. Our
inspection services include:
Buyers Inspection
In both new and older homes, the best way
to ensure that you are well informed about the strengths and weaknesses of a property is to have us give you a professional
home inspection. We are trained to identify problem areas both small and large that may have been overlooked by the previous
owners and to identify which require immediate attention.
Sellers Inspection
Whether you
are selling your home on your own or using a realtor, it’s always a prudent idea to have a professional home inspection.
Knowledge is power. All homes have strengths and weaknesses: we help you answer how serious the problems are and which must
be immediately addressed and which can wait. The more you know about your home, the more prepared you will be for negotiation.
We offer Move In Certified and Green Certified Inspections. See our Inspection Overview for more details.
Warranty Inspection
Most builders provide a one-year warranty for new
construction. Generally during this period of time the buyer develops a "punch list" of corrections for the contractor
to repair under the warranty coverage. Some defects will not be obvious to the untrained eye. It is prudent to obtain our
home inspectors list of items that will most likely be repaired by your builder at no cost to you. You will be reassured knowing
that potential problems were addressed before they grew into something that could cost you a great deal down the road.
Environmental Hazards
Our job as your professional home inspector is to alert you, to the extent
possible, to unknown problems and potential environmental hazards in your current or potential house. The first step is a
non-invasive visual inspection of your property which can alert you to possible problems. See our Environmental Hazards page for more information.
We inspect for these hazards:
- Asbestos: Asbestos material that crumbles easily if sawed, scraped, or sanded into a powder is more likely
to create a health hazard because it can be inhaled into the lungs, increasing the risk of disease. See Asbestos FAQ.
- Lead: Lead is a highly toxic metal
that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. In general, the older a home, the more likely it has
lead-based paint. See Lead FAQ.
- Mold: There are many types of mold,
and none of them will grow without water or moisture. Molds can produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases, potentially
toxic substances. See Mold FAQ.
- Radon: Radon is a naturally occurring
radioactive gas found in soils, rock, and water throughout the U.S. Radon is a threat to health because it tends to collect
in homes, sometimes to very high concentrations. See Radon FAQ.
- Indoor Air Quality: Research
has shown that the quality of indoor air can be worse than that of outdoor air. Many homes are built or remodeled more tightly,
without regard to the factors that assure fresh and healthy indoor air. See Indoor Air Quality Facts.
- Termites or other wood-destroying organisms: These pests cause serious
damage to wooden structures and posts and can also attack stored food, household furniture, and books.
Home Maintenance Check-Up
Owning a home and yearly maintenance
can be daunting. “There are so many things that need to be maintained… where do I start?” If
this is a question that you ask yourself, read on.
EDR Environmental Neighborhood Report
Whether you are buying or selling a home—or both—you are likely to have a thorough home inspection before you
make any decisions. Most people are familiar with termites, lead paint and wet basements. But what about “environmental
hazards”? read on.
Home Inspection
Overview Buying, selling, building or staying in
the property you own, a property inspection just makes good sense! Understanding the condition of the systems and components
of a building are critical when it comes to purchase, repair and maintenance decisions.
A professional home inspection
is an impartial third-party visual evaluation of the physical structure, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning,
roofing, interior and exterior.
Upon completion, you will receive a formal written inspection report detailing
the condition of each item inspected. The inspection will be transmitted electronically and available on our website for a
minimum of 30 days.
How Long Will It Take?
In most cases, the average inspection takes between
2 to 3 hours depending on the size, condition and age of the property. A comprehensive report is generally provided electronically
the same day.
About the Report
EnviroSpect Northwest is proud to provide the highest
quality reporting system available. You will find the “InspectNOW” computer generated reporting system easy to
read and the digital photos very helpful. Your property inspection report will be a valuable resource for years to come.
What Is Included in the Inspection?
We provide buyers, sellers, property owners, & agents
with important information essential to evaluating a property’s condition. Through inspection, consultation & detailed
reporting we review:
~Roof
(shingles, flashings, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights, downspouts, and other visible roof related items) | ~ Attics (insulation,
ventilation, rafters, joists and collar ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items)
| ~ Plumbing
and Fixtures (water pressure, water distribution system, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers and toilets,
sanitary system, and other plumbing system components)
| ~ Interior (floors and ceilings, walls, stairs (if applicable)
and banisters, finishes, sinks, cabinets, shelving, built-in appliances, smoke detectors and safety-related items, and other
visible interior-related components) | ~ Heating and Cooling Systems (furnace, air cleaning parts, ductwork,
electronic monoxide testing, electric gas sniffer testing, air conditioner and lines, and other visible related HVAC components)
| ~ Electrical Systems
(service entry and clearances, service panel, switches and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and
other related electrical components) | | ~ Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation (insulation, ventilation, posts,
vapor barriers, utility attachment, structural items, floors and walls, and columns) | ~ Exterior (siding materials, attachments,
windows, doors, sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and other visible exterior related components) | | ~ Environmental
Issues
~ Decks and Porches
~ Fireplaces
~ Overall Structure | |
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