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CERTIFIED PLUS HOME INSPECTIONS

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Serving the Greater Triangle Area

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Prices Start at $199

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RALEIGH NC HOME INSPECTION PRICES STARTING AT $199 FOR A  NORTH CAROLINA HOME INSPECTION BY A STATE CERTIFIED NC HOME INSPECTOR. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA / NC LICENSED ASHI, NACHI CERTIFIED, NORTH CAROLINA INSPECTORS,  HOME INSPECTION SERVICES FOR ALAMANCE, CHATHAM, JOHNSTON, LEE, ORANGE, WAKE. TOWNS AND SURROUNDING AREAS  CHAPEL HILL, HILLSBOROUGH, RALEIGH, NC, APEX, NC, DURHAM, NC, CARY, NC COUNTIES.

GREATER TRIANGLE AREA AND SURROUNDING TOWNS: RALEIGH - DURHAM - CHAPEL HILL - CARY - HILLSBOROUGH - CARRBORO - APEX - HOLLY SPRINGS - FUQUAY-VARINA - GARNER - MORRISVILLE

BATHROOM INSPECTIONS

The bathroom inspection is always a very detailed and careful inspection area due to the fact that there is heavy water use in the bathroom. Water is the enemy and given enough time, uncontrolled water can destroy anything. To give the reader an better understanding as to the degree and thoroughness of a Certified Plus home inspection, this author will give a complete outline as to how and what will be inspected with our bathroom inspection. When there is serious damage in a home, more times than not, its water damage. As mentioned earlier, uncontrolled water is the enemy. With this in mind, the home inspectors will look very carefully for water damage in the bathrooms. The following is the actual procedure that is used inspecting a bathroom:

(Read more about bathroom inspections below.)
 

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PRICES - START AT $199 - The price is set according to the size of the house. Call for exact prices for your North Carolina real estate home inspection.

REPORT - ON SITE SUMMARY REPORT - At the end of the home inspection, you will receive a summary report of the repairs. You are now ready to negotiate any repairs right after the inspection.

MONEY BACK GUARANTEE - Our home inspectors are professionals. We are one of the few companies that offer a money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with our home inspection, we will gladly refund your money.
 

APPLIANCES - All appliances that are purchased with the house will be tested at no extra charge. Appliances such as the dishwasher, stove, refrigerator and the washer and dryer.
 

DETAILED BATHROOM INSPECTION

FLOOR - The inspectors will first test the floor for wood rot or softness caused by water penetration around the toilet, sink, bathtub and shower. If there is any way for water to penetrate and get through the floor tiles or any other type of floor covering to the wood flooring below, damage is sure to follow. One would be surprised at the amount of people who step out of a bathtub or shower without stepping onto a towel to absorb the water dripping off their feet and body. Over time this uncontrolled water penetrates through the floor covering and the result is water damage to the wood flooring.

TOILET - First check the floor for any signs of water damage and at the same time check to see if the toilet is tight to the floor. A loose toilet is an absolute repair, it could be leaking water out around the seal which may be damaging the floor. To inspect the toilet, the inspectors will flush the toilet and evaluate the drainage and, then check the filling function and look for any cracks or other defects with the toilet. As a personal note, I believe the two most frustrating things in the world is a car that won't start and a toilet that doesn't flush.

SINK - When inspecting a sink there are five main areas of inspection:
1. The sink will be examined for any cracks or damage and how well it fits into the counter top.
2. Caulk and sealer around the sink and counter top. The inspector will be looking for water seepage around the sink that may be leaking into the cabinet below.
3. Inspect the faucets and drain stopper for function and check the water flow for adequacy. The inspector should also check if the hot and cold water is piped to the proper faucet.
4. Next the inspector will inspect the sink drain and the plumbing under the sink for condition, function and leaks.
5. The sink cabinet should be examined for overall condition and the base of the cabinet
for wood damage. A cabinet can look good on the exterior but have serious wood damage on the interior base from previous drain and faucet leaks.

BATHTUB - The floor right alongside the tub will be the first area of inspection. People stepping out of a tub without a towel on the floor can damage the floor in this area very easily. Besides checking the bathtubs condition, faucet and drain functions, there are two more areas of major concern. These areas are the bathtub surround material covering the walls and the shower head water flow. The reason these areas are so important is as follows:

Tub surround wall covering - Walls around the bathtub must be kept water tight, if water penetrates through the covering which is usually tile or laminate, it can cause wall and wood damage. This is a high maintenance area, cracked tiles must be changed, mortar joints caulked and sealed and all seams in the tub surround sealed.

Shower head water flow - To evaluate the effectiveness of the shower head water flow, the inspector will conduct what is known as the three fixture test. The three fixture test is very easy to do and it is a very good indicator of the adequacy of the water flow. First the inspector will turn on the shower and evaluate the water flow. While the shower is still running, he will then flush the toilet and open up the water faucets in the sink and evaluate the water flow with all three fixtures running. Some drop off of shower head water flow is to be expected with all the fixtures running however, if the water flow drop off is significant, it's a good indicator that the house has a serious plumbing problems, most likely its old plumbing that should be updated.

SHOWER - The inspection of a shower is the same as that of a bathtub only the shower is enclosed and the bathtub is open. The shower walls are inspected for cracks and opening that may allow water to penetrate through to the underside wall causing wood rot and deterioration. The shower plumbing and the shower head water flow will be inspected the same way the bathtub water flow was tested. The inspector will pay special attention to the shower drain. When ever possible the home inspector will examine the ceiling or floor below the shower for water stains and or damage caused by a leaking drain. A shower can have a small drain leak that is never discovered until water damage is detected. Some very serious wood rot and damage has been discovered in crawl spaces directly under the shower.
 
TILES - Tile work in a bathroom whether on the floor, tub surround or in the shower is an area that requires periodic maintenance. It only takes a small crack in a high water area like in the shower that can cause some serious water penetration damage. Our inspectors will examine the tile work very carefully and the caulking to see if all areas are properly sealed against water penetration. It is not unusual to find a severely damaged bathroom wall from poor tile and caulking maintenance.

BATHROOM VENTS - There are two types of bathroom vents: window and power fan.

Window Vent - If the window is located right over the bathtub and in the area that can be
water damaged from spray from the shower head, our inspector will examine the window for water damage that can cause wood rot and wall damage. This location was a very common place to put the window in older ranch and cape cod style houses. Many home owners with this window location have installed heavy plastic curtains over the window to avoid water damage from shower spray.

Power Vent - The power vent will be inspected for condition, function and motor noise. Sometimes an inspector can tell by the sound of the fan motor whether it is just loud or if it's at the end of useful life. The termination point of the bathroom vent is also very important. All bathroom power fan vent discharge lines should vent to the exterior of the dwelling to avoid moisture problems. It is not uncommon to find the bathroom vent terminate into the attic, which doesn't sound like a big deal but in reality, heavy moisture in the attic can cause expensive wood damage and deterioration. I must add at this point, our inspectors are not allowed to enter un-floored attics for reason of safety, therefore without entry, the termination point of the discharge line may not be determined

All About Home Inspections from A to Z - National Association of Certified Home Inspectors

Triangle area towns -Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Hillsborough, Carrboro, Apex, Holly Springs, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Morrisville, North Carolina, all home inspections will be conducted to the American Society of Home Inspectors standards (ASHI ). All inspections will be conducted by a licensed, certified, insured professional NC home inspectors - Raleigh, NC.

In North Carolina, all home inspections will be conducted to the American Society of Home Inspectors standards (ASHI ). All inspections will be conducted by licensed, certified, insured, professional NC home inspectors. Licensed North Carolina Home Inspectors serving: Alamance County, Chatham County, Johnston County, Lee County, Orange County, Wake County, towns and surrounding areas for Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, Raleigh, Carrboro, Holly Springs, Garner, Morrisville, Fuquay-Varina.

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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.








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