CERTIFIED HOME INSPECTIONS IN BERGEN COUNTY NJ

A home inspection is a preparation measure for a seller. This will allow you to make any necessary repairs or prepare for disclosures before you sell your home. A home inspection may be required if you are looking to refinance your mortgage.

What happens during a home inspector’s visit? What does a qualified home inspector do? And what are the benefits for you? Our professional inspectors are trained and experienced to assess a home to determine if it is in good condition or needing repairs. You can expect the following from our home inspectors.

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR

To ensure your home is in safe, stable, and good condition, a home inspection will inspect your entire house. The first step is to inspect the visible parts of your home, such as floors, ceilings, walls, windows, doors and other entryways.

Our inspectors will inspect the brick, stucco, and siding on your exterior. They also check interior finishes to make sure there are no cracks or misalignments that could indicate instability. We will inspect the sinks and fireplaces, as well as smoke detectors and any other safety devices in the house. We will inspect your home from the roof up to the foundations to find any problems that might impede escrow, or pose a threat to residents.

ROOF AND ATTIC

Although homeowners often expect their roof to last for 20 years, this is an area that needs regular inspections and maintenance. We pay particular attention to roofs. We inspect flashing, vents and chimneys, gutters downspouts, skylights, flashings, and other areas for any damage or deterioration. The attic is also examined for potential structural or functional problems. We check joists and ventilation. Insulation is also checked.

PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL

After inspecting all visible parts of the house, we then move onto the components that make up the interior of the home, such as plumbing and electrical systems. Qualified home inspectors will inspect and test the plumbing fixtures (toilets and sinks), drainage, and water pressure. To ensure there are no dangers, electrical switches and outlets will all be tested. Service panels, visible wiring, junctions, grounding systems and other components will also be checked.

HVAC

We also inspect the electrical and plumbing systems. In this case, we examine both the heating and cooling parts of your HVAC system. This might include an inspection of a furnace, boiler, air conditioning unit, or ductwork. A performance test is also performed to make sure that the system works as it should.

Extras

Although some services may require an additional fee, we are happy to provide additional inspections and tests. It is necessary to inspect a swimming pool in your home. However, this feature is not part of the home inspection checklist.

We can also inspect existing sprinkler systems, detached garages, outbuildings, private wells, sewage systems, etc. If hired by a lender, we can also conduct termite testing. We understand that not all clients will need this testing. However, we are happy to do whatever it takes to inspect every inch of your property.

We will give you a report the same day as your home inspection detailing everything our inspector found, along with photos and notes. If all is well, you can proceed with your home purchase, sale or refinance. If there are any problems, the homeowner might have to fix them or disclose them to potential buyers before a sale can proceed.