Real State Inspection Service

Pre-purchase Inspections

A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house, from the foundation to the roof.

Structural components including foundation, crawl space, walls, ceiling and attic.
Exterior wall covering, flashing and trim, exterior doors, windows, eaves, soffits, fascia, landscaping, walkways, patios and driveways.
Roof covering, gutters, skylights and insulation.
Electrical system
Plumbing system
Air conditioning
Interior walls, floors, stairways, railings, countertops, cabinets, doors, windows, garage doors, etc.
Pool **the scope of our inspection includes a limited visual inspection of the pool electrical system, primary circulation system, pool barrier system, the pool interior surface and surrounding deck. We do not dismantle components such as filters, pumps and heaters. We do not test water chemistry. We do not test or operate pool heaters, cleaning systems, control valves, chemical injectors or similar components.

Lead-Based Paint

Lead-base paint can be found in properties built before 1978. Lead is a highly toxic metal that may cause health problems, it is important detect their presence to avoid severe health problems. We take samples from different areas inside and outside the property.

Chinese Drywall

Chinese drywall refers to an environmental health issue involving defective drywall manufactured in China and imported by the United States during the construction boom between 2004 and 2007.

On our visual inspection we look for the following signs:

The ground wire connected to the green screw is blackened and corroded.
The wire should be copper-colored.
The copper coils on the air conditioner unit are blackened and corroded.
Copper pipe is blackened.
We also offer material testing that requires a sample of the drywall be taken, and analyzed in a laboratory.
Or we can simply identify Chinese manufacturer sticker on the house drywall.