Investor Property Inspections/Includes Multi-Unit Housing

Investor property inspections are performed prior to purchase as well as periodically during ownership. Pre-purchase inspections are performed to identify defects prior
to taking ownership to negotiate repairs or price adjustments which reflect the condition of the property. Periodic inspections for properties currently in your portfolio would ensure the identification of needed repairs following say a long term tenant's departure.
 Long-term tenants sometimes neglect to mention repairs and/or abuse the property during their tenancy. Identifying those problems early is the key to profitable ownership.

Seller Certified Home Program (Pre-Listing Inspections)

Listing inspections are very good for the homeowner who may not be in tune with the condition of their home. A great many sales are canceled due to the buyer's shock at the "functional condition" of the home.
It may look great, but have serious technical, safety, or functional issues present without the owner's knowledge. Having the home inspected prior to placing on the market is the ideal way to identify and either repair or disclose the issue found in the Inspection Report.
Obviously, repairing the items would be the most beneficial towards completing the sale. However, there may be financial reasons where the owner can't make the repairs. Disclosing them up front and pricing the home based upon that disclosure will often times produce a higher net sales price for the owner.

 Infrared Moisture Survey

Infrared thermography is a powerful non-invasive means of observing a building. Infrared cameras see "heat", our natural eyes see "light", therefore infrared cameras by definition can see what our eyes cannot see. In the application of moisture surveys, building materials
that are wet will be subjected to the process of evaporation and therefore be represented as a "cooler" image on the LCD screen. This will alert the inspector that there is a "suspect" area and it will be documented using infrared photography and natural photography in the report.
This survey can be combined with a general home inspection to include an infrared survey of the buildings walls, ceilings, and floor for moisture.

 Infrared Electrical Survey                                                                  

Infrared thermography is a powerful non-invasive means of observing a building. Infrared cameras see "heat", our natural eyes see "light", therefore infrared cameras by definition can see what our eyes cannot see. In the application of electrical surveys, overheated breakers, switches, or outlets will "glow" when they are relatively warmer than the surrounding environment. This relative temperature will provide meaningful information in the observation of some critical electrical safety concerns.

Infrared Insulation and HVAC Survey

With high energy costs wall and ceiling insulation has become a hot topic. Infrared thermography is a powerful non-invasive means of observing a building. Infrared cameras see "heat", our natural eyes see "light", therefore infrared cameras by definition can see what our eyes cannot see. In the application of insulation surveys, walls and ceilings that have missing insulation will appear as a different color (representing a different temperature band). This will alert the inspector that this area is "suspect" and may require additional testing to confirm missing insulation. The HVAC survey will include observation of the air temperature at the return and supply to check that the unit is operating in its manufacturers specified range. This service will include observation of the flue/chimney as it passes through the ceiling for proper clearance. Flues and chimneys can reach temperatures of 300 F, when in close contact to drywall or framing this is a fire hazard.

  
Partial Inspections

A partial is where there is no need for a complete home inspection.  A roof, electrical, plumbing inspection may be needed.  We are happy to provide that service.  Call to find out more details and pricing.

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