Technically exhaustive inspections are always recommended to our clients, even though they are cost prohibitive for most. Technically exhaustive inspections can include everything you can think of related to the property. Fees for this service start at $13,000.00 for smaller homes and go up from there, depending on the lot, location, and components of the home being evaluated.
Included in the technically exhaustive inspection can include most of the professionals involved in building a home; i.e. plumber, electrician, hvac, general contractor. Typically included are evaluations by a structural engineer, moisture intrusion expert, termite inspector, infrared thermal imaging professional, main sewer line videoscoping professional, lot survey expert, radon testing professional, phase-1 environmental screening professional, lead hazard screen professional, and any other professionals deemed necessary for your home. This may also include chimney sweeps, retaining wall experts, geotechnical engineers, soils engineers, stucco experts, brick masons, roofing professionals, electromagnetic fields experts, and any other expert for the major component needing to be evaluated. |
A Limited Visual Inspection includes visual evaluations of the following systems and components:
Topography |
Landscaping |
Fencing |
Driveway |
Walkways |
Patios |
Deck |
Roof |
Exterior Structure |
Foundation |
Interior Rooms |
Stairways |
Attic |
Basement |
Insulation |
Water Heater |
Garage |
Carport |
Plumbing System |
Heating System |
Cooling System |
Electrical System |
Fireplace |
and more... |
This is our most popular inspection because it provides the best value for your investment dollar. If we determine that further evaluation is needed, then we document what we see, why it is an issue, and then you can invest with others for further investigation. This service includes no destructive discovery. |