- After you have visited several properties with your agent and have finally put in an offer on that new dream home it is time for a thorough professional inspection from an experienced and certified inspector.
- Using a variety of instruments, cameras, measuring devices, tools and methods the following will be inspected according to the InterNACHI Standards of Practice for Residential Inspections. This means I will attempt to inspect all of the following (when accessible):
- Roof, vents, flashings, and trim
- Gutters and downspouts
- Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations
- Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings
- Eaves, soffit and fascia
- Grading and drainage
- Basement, foundation and crawlspace
- Water penetration and foundation movement
- Heating systems
- Cooling systems
- Main water shut off valves
- Gas systems
- Water heating system
- Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets
- Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats
- Electrical service line and meter box
- Main disconnect and service amperage
- Electrical panels, breakers and fuses
- Grounding and bonding
- GFCIs and AFCIs
- Fireplace damper door and hearth
- Insulation and ventilation
- Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers
- Don't forget about asking for additional services:
- Thermal Imaging
- Mold and Air Quality Testing
- Radon
- Termites and Carpenter Ants
- And much more...
- Thermal Imaging
- Mold and Air Quality Testing
- Radon
- Termites and Carpenter Ants
Use the home inspection report as well as this guide to stay up-dated on your home maintenance.
For your professional home inspection by a certified, experienced, and insured home inspector in Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Waverly, Shell Rock, Janesville, Finchford, New Hartford, Clarksville, Parkersburg, Aplington, Kesley, Stout, Fern, Sinclair, Dike, Wellsburg, Holland, Grundy Center,Reinbeck, Dinsdale, Morrison, Zaneta, Voorhies, Gladbrook, Traer, Buckingham, Dysart, Hudson, La Porte City, Garrison, Vinton, Mt Auburn, Brandon, Shady Grove, Urbana, Rowley, Independence, Jesup, Evansdale, Elk Run Heights, Dunkerton, Klinger, Oran, Fairbank, Hazelton, Oelwein, Tripoli, Buck Creek, Westgate, Frederika, Sumner, Iowa or Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, Buchanan, Grundy, Tama, Benton counties call Jon Bronemann Home Inspections, LLC at 319-239-5880