Jeffrey Riggs
Certified Inspector
My Inspections
Re-Sale (Buyer's) Inspections
This type of inspection is usually performed after a property has been put on the market by a seller, but before a potential buyer has taken possession of the property prior to the closing contract. The buyer will usually sign a contingency agreement with the seller prior to ordering this type of inspection. If a property fails to meet the buyer's expectations as a result of the inspection, then the sale may fall through. In many cases, a Buyer's Inspection will help both the buyer and the seller to identify damage or other problems that may exist with a property so that both parties can either renegotiate the selling price or the seller's responsibilities to repair the property at the seller's expense prior to the final close.
Pre-Listing (Seller's) Inspections
This type of inspection is usually performed by a seller before a property is listed or announced for sale. The property owner will perform a Seller's Inspection to determine what damage or other problems exist with a property in order to determine factors such as fair market value, discount values, or any pre-listing expenditure necessary to increase the value and desirability of the property.
Maintenance Inspections
This type of inspection is performed every two years to assure the health of your family and the safety of your real estate investment. Maintenance Inspections are necessary to assure the integrity of your structure in-between storms and droughts, to check the building's integrity that may compromised by cracked beams or foundations, to visually inspect for wood-destroying insects, and more. Any of these situations can contribute to decrease home value or pose a physical risk to your family if not identified in time.
New Construction Inspections
This type of inspection is usually performed immediately after your new home has been built and is considered "ready" for occupancy by the builder and appropriate legal authorities
Builder's Warranty Inspections
This type of inspection is performed prior to the expiration of your home warranty. It is used to take advantage of the features and benefits of your home warranty to assure that necessary repairs guaranteed under your warranty are executed should a damage or problems be discovered.
Radon Inspections
Radon testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon.
Why Do I Need A Home Inspection?
A Home Inspection is for your security and Peace of Mind. Whether you're buying or selling a home knowing its condition ensures you a fair and smooth transaction. Also, you need a Home Inspection because you (as a buyer or seller) may not know EVERYTHING you should about the condition of the roof, chimneys, siding, trim, attic ventilation, electrical wiring, plumbing furnace, and air conditioner. Or a great number of other items in the home.
Mold Inspections
We do not recommend testing for mold yourself. Instead, you should simply assume there is a problem whenever you see mold or smell mold odors. Sometimes, mold growth is hidden and difficult to locate. In such cases, a combination of air (outdoor and indoor air samples) and bulk (material) samples may help determine the extent of contamination and where cleaning is needed.
Security Systems
We have teamed up with Brinks Security to inspect alarm systems for FREE along side of us during the inspection.
Professional Home Inspection Services
Inspected once, Inspected right!
Roofs
If you have damage to your roof from storms or any other issues, I will inspect
it for hail damage, leaks, etc.
