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GENERAL HOME INSPECTION
A home inspection helps provide buyers peace of mind by giving valuable information on the investment they are about to make. An AmeriSpec® inspection provides a visual examination of more than 400 items found in a home from the foundation to the roof. Our inspectors are trained to perform a professional inspection that goes over and above the highest standards in the industry - The Standards of Practice established by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).
Home Inspection Report
The AmeriSpec ReportTM, acknowledged by Realtors® as the gold standard for home inspection reports, features a comprehensive evaluation of the home, a 190 page Home Maintenance Manual, a seasonal maintenance checklist, a life expectancy chart for major systems and building materials, a final walk-through check list and a variety of home-related services from our ServiceMaster® partner companies. All of which are packaged in our easy to reference 3-ringed binder made from recycled materials.
Training
AmeriSpec® inspector's go through extensive training and continuing education, always striving to enhance the quality of each inspection conducted. AmeriSpec® offers the best training in the industry by combining classroom instruction and hands-on technical training in our state of the art training facility. To enhance training in the classroom, AmeriSpec uses a complete educational training system developed specifically for AmeriSpec by Carson Dunlop and Associates, one of the most respected names in professional home inspection training.
The Inspector's Top 10 is a web site that has useful information identifying the top 10 defects common in most homes. Know what to fix and what to avoid whether owning, buying or selling a homeIn addition to general home inspections, we perform the following services:
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PRE-LIST INSPECTIONS
A Pre-List home inspection of major systems and safety issues along with the seller's disclosure can most accurately portray the true condition of a home. When a buyer tours the home, the first thing they will notice is The AmeriSpec Report, letting them know that this house has already been inspected by one of the leading Home Inspection Companies in the Industry. This one inspection should make the entire transaction run much more smoothly.
Benefits of using Pre-List Inspections for Sellers
1. Discover property conditions before a buyer ever walks through the door
2. Seller can shop contractors looking for best price for repairs
3. Seller can fix the problems and display the receipts showing what repairs have been made
4. Help prevent buyers from subtracting thousands of dollars for what may be a hundred dollars worth of repairs
5. Less renegotiations
6. Properties show better
7. Demonstrate that they are movitated and have nothing to hide
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Radon Gas Testing
According to the EPA, radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon is a non-odorous naturally occurring gas. The EPA recommends testing in the lowest livable area of the home to determine if the radon is at safe levels. This test is a 48-96 hour test in which an electronic continuous Honeywell monitor is used. This monitor will evaluate hourly readings allowing us to detect spike in radon levels, tampering of equipment, and power outages. If the home tests high it will need to be corrected which is called "mitigation." Mitigation repairs average between $800 and $1200.
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Visual Lead Assessment
Prior to 1977 lead was used in paint for its durability characteristic. However, lead is highly toxic and therefore was banned from use. Sellers and landlords are now required to complete a lead paint disclosure in housing built prior to 1978. Due to the range of health problems, especially in young children, deteriorated paint is the concern as paint chips and lead dust can be ingested. Identifying deteriorated paint through the HUD Visual Assessment Inspection helps to reduce that risk. Any deteriorated paint must be fixed. Deteriorated paint found over the HUD de minimus levels requires repair using lead safe work practices conducted by a lead safe certified contractor.
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Well Water Analysis
The purpose of this analysis is to provide you with information about the condition of the quality of the water of the home at the time the sample is taken to ensure it is safe for consumption. The analysis is performed in accordance with Laboratory guidelines for the collection of water samples. Our standard testing is designed meet lender requirements for both FHA & VA Guidelines.
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Class H Septic Certifications
The septic inspection involves walking the property and noting the location of all system components and any indication of system failure (i.e. lush vegetation, surfacing effluent, and odor. This also includes probing of the drain field. The inspector will observe the septic tank being emptied, noting any runback from the absorption system or the ground surrounding the tank. The interior of the tank is then inspected, noting the condition of the inlet and outlet baffles, checking for cracks, holes, or other defects which were previously concealed. In addition, the distribution box (D-box) will be located and inspected for any damage or drainage problems. Depending on the system type, pumps and alarms are also checked.
In case of a failed system, contact a local Class E contractor.
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Wood Destroying Insect Report (WDIR)
Wood Destroying Insects can cause serious damage to the wood structural components of a house and may go undetected for a long period of time. These insects are termites, wood beetles (powder post & old house borer), carpenter bees, and carpenter ants. The WDIR provides assurance for the buyer that their new home is free of any infestation upon taking ownership.
AmeriSpec carries the necessary Category 7B Restricted License as required by the State of Delaware to perform the WDI inspections.
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Commercial Property Inspections
Commercial inspections include properties such as apartment complexes, motels, office buildings, retail stores, and warehouses. The inspection evaluates the major systems of the property and the visible structural components.
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