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CERTIFIED PLUS HOME INSPECTIONS The NC Home Inspection Company with the MONEY BACK GUARANTEE INSPECTION PRICES START AT $199 FOR A  NORTH CAROLINA HOME INSPECTION BY A STATE CERTIFIED NORTH CAROLINA HOME INSPECTOR. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA / NC LICENSED ASHI, NACHI CERTIFIED, NORTH CAROLINA INSPECTOR,  HOME INSPECTION SERVICES FOR COUNTIES ALAMANCE, CHATHAM, JOHNSTON, LEE, ORANGE, WAKE. TOWNS AND SURROUNDING AREAS APEX, CARY, CHAPEL HILL, DURHAM, HILLSBOROUGH, RALEIGH   CERTIFIED PLUS HOME INSPECTIONS INCLUDE:   PRICES STARTING AT $199 ON SITE WRITTEN REPORT MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! FREE! TEST OF ALL APPLIANCES THE FOLLOWING ARE NATIONALLY ACCEPTED STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR HOME INSPECTIONS FOUNDATION INSPECTIONS ONE - BASEMENT TYPE FOUNDATION - The North Carolina inspection includes exposed areas of the basement type foundation. The N C Inspector will inspect and evaluate the foundation on the exterior for settlement, cracks, displacement and deterioration. The foundation will be evaluated both on the exterior and interior. TWO - SLAB TYPE FOUNDATION - The North Carolina home inspection includes exposed areas of the slab type foundation. The slab is usually covered by rugs, tile wood, etc. and not really visible. However, if there is a serious problem with the slab, usually it is evident whether it is covered or not. THREE - WATER PENETRATION - The North Carolina home inspection includes exposed areas of the foundation for water penetration. The N C home inspector will inspect for any signs of moisture. If any moisture is discovered, the N C inspector may also call for a mold inspection if any mold like substance is noted. Even though mold is not include in the inspection, if a mold presence is suspected, The home inspector as a courtesy to the buyer, may mention his observation in the report. FOUR - CRAWL SPACES - The North Carolina home inspection includes, when feasible, exposed areas in the crawl spaces. The foundation walls, piers, posts, and the wood support framing will be inspected. Some of the main problems in crawl spaces is, water penetration, wood rot, wood destroying insects, lack of ventilation and concrete deterioration. FIVE - BASEMENT FLOORS - The North Carolina home inspection a visible inspection of the exposed areas of the basement floor. The NC home inspector will inspect for: cracked and heaved floor sections, water damage or if there is any efflorescence noted on the walls or floor. If the concrete floor is covered with a wooden floor, the N C home inspector will check for soft spots in the floor, which would be an indication of wood rot. SIX - SILL PLATES - The North Carolina home inspection is a visible inspection of the exposed sill plates. A sill plate is the first piece of wood structure on top of a concrete foundation. The sill plate is susceptible to wood rot and wood destroying insects because of moisture and water penetration. For this reason, the N C home inspector will examine the sill plates very carefully. SEVEN - MAIN BEAM INSPECTION - The North Carolina home inspection is a visible inspection of the main beam and other support members. The main beam is just what it is called " the main beam that supports the house ". The N C home inspector will inspect this beam where visible for sag, condition, cut or notched sections, wood rot, and the beam support components. EIGHT - LOLLY COLUMNS - The North Carolina home inspection is a visible inspection of the supports for the main beam called lolly columns. These columns are the main supports for the house in the middle of the house. The N C home inspector will inspect for condition, footing and function of these support columns. A sloped floor towards the center of the house is a good indication that there may be a problem with the support columns and main beam. NINE - FLOOR JOISTS - The North Carolina home inspection is a visible inspection of the exposed floor joists. The floor joists are the main supports for the complete floor. The inspector will examine the joists for cracks, proper support, wood rot, wood destroying insects, sagging, and overall condition. OTHER ADDITIONAL SERVICES TERMITES-MOLD-IN GROUND POOLS-RADON-ASBESTOS-IN GROUND OIL TANKS- SEPTIC SYSTEMS-CARBON MONOXIDE-WATER QUALITY-LEAD PAINT   Licensed North Carolina Home Inspector Serving: Alamance County, Chatham County, Johnston County, Lee County, Orange County, Wake County. Towns and surrounding areas for Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, and Raleigh.   Disclaimer - North Carolina DISCLAIMER - The information contained on this site/article is for general information only. 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