Sherlock Inspections

Make an Informed Decision!

Buying a new home is probably the biggest investment you'll ever make. It is a decision that will affect you for years to come. The process can be extremely stressful and confusing. And of course, there is always considerable risk involved when making such a large purchase decision.

A professional inspection will significantly reduce your risk and help make the entire home buying process easier and less stressful. We are committed to helping our clients in this process.

We strongly encourage you to accompany us during the inspection and feel free to ask us any questions you may have during the inspection process. We will point out problems and explain them to you. We will also show you the good points of the house, as well. This will help you to get the most benefit from the inspection and gain the most understanding of the systems that make up your home.

You will get a comprehensive report that is easy to understand. Everything identified during the inspection will be included in the report.

Armed with this information, you can make an informed and confident decision.

SERVICES

Pre-Purchase Inspection (Buyer)

The buyer must be aware of all potential and existing issues, with the home purchase, prior to the final closing:

✓ To protect his / her investment, and negotiate a fair final purchase price.

✓ Once your inspection is performed review the inspection and make a list of items you think the seller should address and present them to your agent immediately.

✓ The inspection is not meant to be a tool for re-negotiations, however, often it becomes one.

✓ Don't let your brother or uncle or a friend perform an amateur inspection and potentially expose you to unfortunate unexpected costs.

✓ The Home Inspection fee represents a small cost in order to make an informed investment.

Pre-Listing Inspection (Seller)

Eventually your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. The author points out that having an inspection performed ahead of time helps in many other ways:

✓ It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical third-party. It helps you to price your home realistically.

✓ It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that ... Defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later.

✓ There is no delay in obtaining the Use and Occupancy permit.

✓ You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or make the repairs yourself, if qualified.

✓ It may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency.

✓ It may alert you of items of immediate personal concern, such as radon gas or active termite infestation.

✓ It may relieve prospect's concerns and suspicions.

✓ It reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.

✓ Alerting you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.

✓ Copies of the inspection report along with receipts for any repairs should be made available to potential buyers.

New Construction Inspection

New construction has its own potential problems. Often, much gets by the local building inspectors during the construction period. Having a professional home inspector visit the sight, during key points through the construction, will avoid the possibility of shortcuts or errors made by the contractor, and ensure that your home will meet your expectations after you move in.

Condo Inspection

When buying a condominium, you’re buying a small portion of a large building. Our condo inspections help protect your interests and your investment. Although the inspection follows a different format, there is comfort in knowing that your hard earned investment is meeting your expectations. Much will be revealed with your unit and the impact of common space potential issues that could impact your comfort and maintenance costs.

Multi-Family Home Inspection

When investing in a multi-family home, your moral and financial liability multiplies by the amount of units in the building. It is critical to protect your financial investment.

INFRARED Home Inspection

✓ Home Insulation Efficiency Evaluation

✓ Heat loss and air infiltration in walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors;

✓ Damaged and/or malfunctioning radiant heating systems;Air-conditioner compressor leaks.

✓ Under-fastening and/or missing framing members, and other structural defects that can lead to energy loss;and broken seals in double-paned windows.

✓ Poor insulation within walls & roofs

Water leakage trouble-shooting

Hidden roof leaks before they cause serious damage; missing, damaged and/or wet insulation; and water and moisture intrusion around penetrations and at the foundation and building envelope that could lead to structural damage and mold.