Standard home and Property Inspections ins Colorado Springs
PineBreeze Home Inspections is a full-service residential inspection company. With one call, you can book all your certified home inspection services, including radon testing, mold sampling, septic inspections, well inspections and water quality testing.
All PineBreeze home inspections include powerful infrared scans and provide information targeted toward helping home buyers, home sellers, and real estate investors be more informed when making purchasing decisions and better understand what they have.
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Why Do I Need a Home Inspection?
A home inspection is a crucial step in the buying process. It evaluates the condition and safety of the property you are considering. A thorough inspection provides the essential information needed to make an informed purchase decision, helping you understand the home's strengths and weaknesses.
Additionally, an inspection identifies any major visible defects or system inadequacies, which can prevent unexpected problems and costly repairs down the road. While some inspectors may offer to do the job for a lower price, this often results in a subpar inspection that might overlook critical issues. A proper inspection typically takes at least two hours, and more extensive or poorly maintained homes may require three or more hours, something a low-cost inspector may not provide.
Make sure your inspector is insured and certified and invests in new technologies to provide you with the best inspections available. If you want to have the best home and property inspection possible, you need a company that works for you.
What Does A Home Inspection Include?
A standard home inspection summarizes findings from a visual inspection of the condition of the home’s heating system, central air conditioning systems (temperature permitting), interior plumbing and electrical systems; roof, attic, and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; foundation, basement, and the visible structures of the home.
If our certified master inspector identifies problems, it doesn’t mean you should or shouldn’t buy the house; it is only that you will know in advance what to expect. If your budget is tight or you don’t want to become involved in future repair work, this information will be important to you. If major problems are found, a seller may agree to make repairs. You should discuss the issues with your real estate agent and determine if the issues are easily fixed and don’t diminish the property's value.
Our Home Inspection Checklist
Our standard home inspection includes evaluating more than 100 different items around a property. As we look at the countless interior and exterior elements of a property, your inspector will take notes on the major systems and components of the home, including:
- Heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems.
- Plumbing elements.
- Electrical systems.
- The “envelope” of the home (including doors and windows, noting how they close and lock)
- Roofing.
- Insulation.
- Foundation.
- Attic.
- Basement and/or crawlspace.
- Framing, siding, and trim.
What Matters in Your Home Inspection?
A home inspection is not about giving a pass or fail grade but rather about evaluating the property's physical condition and identifying areas needing repair or replacement. The inspection report will often include maintenance recommendations, estimates of life expectancy for various systems, and notes on minor imperfections.
While these details are important, the primary purpose of the inspection is to provide you with a clearer understanding of the home’s overall condition, enabling you to make a well-informed purchasing decision. It’s crucial to remember that a home inspection is not a guarantee or warranty against future repairs; it simply offers insight into the current state of the home.
The most critical issues identified during a home inspection typically fall into four categories: major defects, such as structural failures; conditions that could lead to major defects; issues that may affect your ability to finance, legally occupy, or insure the home; and safety hazards.
The knowledge gained from an inspection is well worth the cost, and the lowest-priced inspector is not necessarily a bargain. The inspector’s qualifications, including his experience, training, and professional affiliations, should be the most important consideration.
Schedule Your Standard Home and Property Inspection Today
When searching for the right home inspector, it’s crucial to find someone you can trust — and that’s exactly why PineBreeze Inspections is here for you. Our inspectors are licensed by the State of Colorado, certified, and fully insured, ensuring you receive a professional and reliable service.
We make scheduling your inspection easy and convenient, with flexible options to fit your needs. Plus, we are willing to travel up to 150 miles from Colorado Springs to complete inspections, so you can count on us even if your property is located outside the immediate area.
Do you have a standard home that needs inspecting? Schedule an inspection with PineBreeze Inspections today.