A home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property, performed for a fee, which is designed to identify defects within specific systems and components defined by Standards that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector.  The scope of work may be modified by the Client and Inspector prior to the inspection process.

1. The home inspection is based on the observations made on the date of the inspection, and not a prediction of future conditions.
   
2. The home inspection will not reveal every issue that exists or ever could exist, but only those material defects observed on the date of the inspection.

A material defect is a specific issue with a system or component of a residential property that may have a significant, adverse impact on the value of the property, or that poses an unreasonable risk to people.  The fact that a system or component is near, at, or beyond the end of its normal, useful life is not, in itself, a material defect.
A home inspection report shall identify, in written format, defects within specific systems and components defined by Standards that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector.  Inspection reports may include additional comments and recommendations.

Tennessee Inspectors Standards of Practice

How invasive is the inspection?

It’s important our clients understand this is a visual inspection only. We make observations and test operational functionality of home systems and major appliances but we are not diagnosing specific issues like why the gas fireplace won’t start or why the dishwasher purrs a little too loudly. We recommend hiring trade professionals to diagnose these specific issues. 

is this home inspection the same as a building code inspection?

This inspection is NOT a building code inspection; building code is inspected as the property is being built. ​

what items are sometimes difficult to inspect due to seasonal limitations?

Our home inspections are considered a “point in time” inspection; there may be items we are unable to inspect on a given day, like: the roof due to snow/rain, the air conditioning system because the temperature is too cold to operate it safely without damage to components, and some of the exterior as it was also covered by snow.
It is our goal to provide you with the most comprehensive home inspection available on a given day while also considering the safety and well-being of our inspectors.

what do i have to fix once i receive the inspection report?

There is nothing in our inspection report that has to be done. Our report findings are for you and your realtor or other advisors to go through and determine what steps you would like to take next. Our goal is to inform you, not to rate a house.

what happens if i have questions months after my inspection?

It’s not unusual for clients to call us months after their inspection with a home-related question and we always do our best to help!

do i need to attend the inspection?

We prefer you not attend the whole inspection but rather just the “inspection walkthrough” which happens the last hour or so of your inspection window.
Once you’ve scheduled your inspection, you should receive a confirmation email indicating the precise time you should arrive for your inspection walkthrough. (The walkthrough usually takes 45-60 minutes, depending on the age and size of the property.)
Your inspector will use the “walkthrough” time to provide you (and your realtor or other advisors present) a summary of the most significant inspection findings displayed on a tablet. You will have ample time to ask your inspector questions.
Your inspector will continue to work on your report following the walkthrough. We must ensure all images and video taken onsite are uploaded with specific comments to best help you understand our recommendations. Your report will be emailed to you as soon as it is ready later that same day, often late-evening, assuming payment has been confirmed.

when will my inspection report be ready?

We work very hard to complete the inspection reports the same day the inspection was performed (oftentimes this means it will arrive late in the evening).
During your inspection walkthrough, you will have the opportunity to review a summary of major findings but the actual FULL report will not be completed until later in the day. Your inspector must ensure all images and video taken onsite are uploaded with specific comments to best help you understand the recommendations.
Your report will be emailed to you (and your realtor if specified) as soon as it is ready later that same day, often late-evening, assuming payment has been confirmed.

How do I pay?

Thanks for asking!

• Debit/Credit
• Check
• Cash

Most clients pay with debit/credit card. After you inspection is booked, you will receive an email with the inspection agreement. Once you sign the agreement, you will be able to pay online using debit/credit card.

Please note the inspection report will not be released until payment has been confirmed. 

What is the cost of a home inspection?

Home inspections are based of square footage of the home starting at $300.00. A typical home with square footage between 1500-2000 sqft is priced at $375.00. We also inspect detached buildings, such as shops, garages, and barns, starting at $50.00. I do provide a discount of $25.00 for Military and First Responders (Let the inspector know when booking inspection). 

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