CERTIFIED PLUS
NORTH CAROLINA HOME INSPECTIONS

 

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 Home inspection requirements for all North Carolina Certified Plus - Home Inspections Home Inspector N C -- All home inspectors in North Carolina must have a N C home inspector license. Home Inspector N C -- All home inspectors in North Carolina must have experience in the building trade to be a Certified Plus home inspector Home Inspector N C -- All home inspectors in North Carolina must have 12 credits of continuing education to keep the home inspectors license in effect and valid. Home Inspector N C -- All home inspectors in North Carolina must  have taken the Certified Plus in house home inspection training course Home Inspector N C -- All home inspectors in North Carolina must able to identify mold and asbestos like materials even though they are outside the scope of the home inspection Home Inspector N C -- All home inspectors in North Carolina must have a good attitude and be a people person Home Inspector N C -- all home inspectors in North Carolina must be computer literate and be able to use high tech equipment Home Inspector N C -- All home inspectors in North Carolina are proficient in plumbing, electrical systems, structure, heating, roofing, etc. All inspectors are well trained professionals in all areas of home inspection Home Inspector N C -- At all times our inspectors are very conscious of the fact that they work for the buyer, and will report in detail exactly what they discover Home Inspector N C -- All home inspectors in North Carolina carry and use very expensive high tech equipment to conduct an accurate no guess inspection.  IN CAPSULE FORM   WHAT IS INSPECTED WITH A CERTIFIED PLUS - HOME INSPECTION Home Inspection N C – ( STRUCTURAL ) Full visual inspection of the complete dwelling. This also includes any detached garages Home Inspection N C – ( DRAINAGE AND GRADING ) Our home inspector will evaluate the slope of the grounds to determine if the slope of the ground is draining water away from the house or directing water  towards the house.  The inspector will also examine the rain gutter down spouts to see if they are discharging water alongside the house. Improperly directed water will sooner or later find its way into the house particularly the basement area. Home Inspection N C – ( ROOF ) This is a very important part of the home inspection. Our inspector will idenitify the type of roof and the present condition. Home Inspection N C – ( FOUNDATION ) The foundation will be inspected both on the exterior and the interior. Our home inspector will be inspecting for cracks, settlement, deterioration, water problems  and any serious repair work. Home Inspection N C – ( BASEMENT AND CRAWL SPACES ) Our home inspector will inspect these areas very closely, repairs in basement and crawl spaces can be very expensive. Our inspector will be looking for water penetration, wood structural problems, foundation problems, wood rot,  plumbing and electrical problems, flooring problems etc. Home Inspection N C – ( EXTERIOR SIDING AND TRIM ) Our home inspector will first identify the type of material used for the siding and trim.  The inspector will then inspect for condition, and for any previous repairs. Home Inspection N C – ( GARAGE ) If the garage is a detached garage, it will be inspected in all areas as if it were  a small house. It would be inspected for structure, foundation, exterior siding, the roof condition, the vehicle door, etc. If it is an attached garage, it would be inspected the same as the detached garage, with special attention paid to fire safety because,  a fire in an attached garage could burn the house down.  Home Inspection N C – ( DRIVEWAY AND SIDEWALKS ) The drive will be inspected for drainage, deterioration, overall condition and tree roots. Many times tree roots lift a part of the drive an cause a trip hazzard. ( SIDEWALKS) - Sidewalks that are severely cracked and damaged and /or lifted by tree roof can be very dangerous and expensive to repair or replace  Home Inspection N C – ( PATIO AND DECKS ) Both the patio and deck will be inspected for condition. Especially the deck for wood rot damage and proper handrails.    Home Inspection N C – ( ATTIC AND SKYLIGHTS ) The attic and any skylight will be inspected for condition and water penetration. The attic will be given a very close inspection, if it can be entered, because a roof leak into the attic could result in a mold and wood rot problem. Home Inspection N C – ( INSULATION AND VENTILATION ) While in the attic our inspector will inspect the insulation and ventilation these two items are very important for keeping the heat in and keep the attic moisture to a minimum. Home Inspection N C – ( FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEYS ) Both the fireplace and chimney will be given a visual inspection. Any damage or repairs to either the fireplace or chimney could be very costly.  Home Inspection N C – ( GUTTERS AND DOWN SPOUTS ) Improper control of the rain water by poor condition rain gutters and misdirected water from the DOWN SPOUTS has been the cause of water in the basement of many homes. Our home inspector knows the  importance of  a good rain gutters and down spout inspection  Home Inspection N C – ( HEATING SYSTEM ) Our home inspector will a operate the heating system and evaluate the furnace, duct work or any other type of delivery system. Our inspector will also inspect the room registers, radiators, baseboard, etc. Our home inspector will also try to determine the age of the heating unit from the manufactures identification tag. Home Inspection N C – ( CENTRAL AIR UNITS ) Our home inspector will inspect the overall condition and then take laser  thermometer  readings at the supply and return ducts to determine the efficiency of the unit at the time of inspection. Home Inspection N C – ( PLUMBING SYSTEM )   The plumbing system will be evaluated very carefully, particularly if it’s an older dwelling. The inspector will identify the type of plumbing material and then inspect for leaks, corrosion, drainage, water flow, etc. And, when possible,  every toilet, bathtub, shower, sink in the house will be tested and inspected. Home Inspection N C – ( ELECTRICAL SYSTEM )  First our home inspector will identify and evaluate the type of  wire material used in the house. In the inspection, he  will sample test outlets and light switches. He will also  report any noticeable visual  electrical problems and/or safety hazards. Home Inspection N C – ( WALLS - FLOORS - CEILINGS ) The walls, floors, ceilings will be inspected  and the inspector will report the  type of building material used. He will also inspect and report on the overall condition of these areas, and whether or not there is any serious damage or settlement.   Home Inspection N C – ( WINDOWS AND DOORS ) Windows and doors will be inspected for function and condition. Particular attention will be paid to dual pane  windows. If any of the seals are leaking and the window is fogging, the window would have to be replaced and these type windows are very expensive. Home Inspection N C – ( BATHROOMS ) Bathrooms are a special inspection for a very good reason “ uncontrolled  water is the enemy” . And in the bathrooms and kitchen is where the water is and, it must be controlled. Uncontrolled water could destroy a house with mold and wood rot if left unchecked. For this reason, our home inspector will inspect the bathrooms very carefully. The inspector will inspect all the fixtures and check for leaks,  fixture damage and he will test for adequate water flow. Home Inspection N C – ( KITCHEN ) Our home inspector will inspect every cabinet, every door and the counter tops. The sink and the sink plumbing, the stove and dishwasher. All this besides the electrical outlets, the walls, the  floor and the ceiling. Home Inspection N C – ( APPLIANCES ) All the appliances that the buyer is purchasing from the seller will be given a courtesy inspection at no extra charge. This includes the stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, and micro wave. 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Towns and surrounding areas for Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, and Raleigh.