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Inspection Services
Serving Southern Oregon — Klamath and Lake Counties
Buyer’s Inspection
Our comprehensive home inspection for prospective buyers is a visual evaluation of most readily accessible structural and mechanical components. An inspection report will be provided within 24 hours or less.
We inspect these components:
- Roofing System
- Structural Components
- Foundation & Crawl Space
- Exterior (doors, windows, cladding)
- Driveways & Walkways
- Grading
- Garages
- Interior (doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs)
- Attic, Insulation, & Ventilation
- Electrical System
- Plumbing System
- HVAC System
Tools & Technology
A variety of technical tools will be utilized during the inspection as necessary at no extra cost, including: thermal imaging, aerial drone photography, a moisture meter, gas leak detector, and carbon monoxide detector.
Additional Inspection Services
Pre-Listing Inspection
When preparing to list a residential property for sale, the first step to take is to have the home professionally inspected. We’ll assess the condition of the home’s core structure and any installed mechanical systems, identifying potential deficiencies so that you can plan accordingly. Knowing about existing issues before listing the home gives you a chance to make improvements that will show the home in a more optimal light—ultimately leading to smoother negotiations with prospective buyers.
New Construction Inspection
Prospective buyers who are investing in a brand new home will benefit from a third-party home inspection that is performed prior to the home-builder’s final walkthrough. Each readily accessible area of the home will be evaluated for signs of defective materials, unsafe structures or systems, and general oversights that happened over the course of the build. Having this knowledge at hand before final closing will help you make a more protected investment.
New Construction Phase Inspections
This inspection service will keep you up to date on the state of construction on a new home at several different stages of the ongoing build. We can comprehensively inspect the home as soon as the foundation pour is being prepared, all the way up to the builder’s final walkthrough—giving you peace of mind by finding issues when they occur so that they can be quickly corrected.
11th Month Warranty Inspection
This inspection service is performed while a new home is still under warranty from the builder, a period that usually lasts up to one full year from the time of purchase. We’ll thoroughly inspect the property, searching for emergent issues and unusual areas of wear and tear—reporting back to you so that you can see whether or not certain repairs and improvements will be covered under the warranty agreement.
Loan Draw Inspection
Once a loan agreement is finalized for new construction on a home, it’s critical to take every step necessary to ensure that the lender’s terms are not violated. This inspection service will help to ensure that violations do not occur, preventing potential litigation and other issues that can impede progress on the home. We’ll review the entirety of the loan agreement, proceeding to inspect the build site on numerous occasions to confirm that the terms are strictly adhered to throughout construction on the home.
Thermal Inspection
Infrared (thermal imaging) is an advanced, non-invasive technology that allows the inspector to show clients things about their homes or buildings that can’t be revealed using conventional inspection methods.We use a FLIR E8, an advanced thermography camera. Thermal Inspection can be ordered by itself as a standalone or added on to any other inspection.
WDO/Termite Inspection
If your prospective home has sustained termite damage, you could be looking at spending big bucks for repairs. To protect yourself financially, we recommend scheduling this inspection service before final closing. We’ll inspect the home’s structure thoroughly, take note of any termite damage that we find so that you can notify the seller and renegotiate terms as necessary.
Mold Testing
For this inspection service, we’ll take our time inspecting each readily accessible area of a home for mold. Even if no visible evidence exists, we can collect air and surface samples from suspect areas to be tested for the presence of molds that could be detrimental to the health of residents.
Asbestos Inspection (for popcorn ceilings)
Older homes with popcorn ceilings generally contain some amount of asbestos—and even if the asbestos is a low percentage of the ceiling material, it can still be hazardous. We can conduct this inspection service to evaluate a popcorn ceiling for the existence of asbestos fibers, making recommendations for removal of the material as necessary.
Standards of Practice
Total Home Inspections is the premier home inspection specialist for home-buyers and sellers in Klamath and Lake counties. We adhere to the State of Oregon’s excellent Standards of Practice for home inspectors, doing impeccable work for every single home so that our clients can invest or sell with confidence.
GAIN “Total” PEACE OF MIND
Total Home Inspections gets to the bottom of existing issues in a home’s construction, helping the home-buyer or seller learn about the property inside and out to facilitate a more successful real estate transaction. Contact us today to request an inspection.
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