Friends and Family can help BUT

You are making one of the largest monetary investments in your life.  Don't go into this investment blindly! 

Uncle Bill, Cousin Bob or your friend John, who lives just down the street offer to look at the house for you.  While their intentions are good and they may have done a few home improvements, do they have the requisite knowledge of ALL systems of the home and how those systems function together?  Do you want their limited knowledge as your only source of information on this large of an investment in your future?

Question their specific knowledge about proper application, installation, performance characteristics and failure causes for all the different types of:

1. The way the Lots & Grounds & Grading affect the structure;
2. Old and New Exterior Surface materials and the various components thereof, wood lap, cement asbestos, vinyl, brick, log, masonite, etc;
3. Old and New Roofing materials, including gutter systems, downspouts, and leader extensions;
4. The complete electrical system from the Service Drop to the outlet, including the different brands & models of panels, wiring types & sizes & ampacity, required locations for the different types of switches & outlets, etc.  (all systems from Knob & Tube to present day systems)
5. Structural components of the home from the roof framing to the foundation walls (including crawling thru the attics and crawl spaces);
6. Heating Systems, including flues, power and ductwork requirements;
7. Air Conditioning Systems, refrigerant requirements, ducting and power supply;
8. Fireplaces / Wood Stoves / Chimneys;
9. Plumbing Systems; (Complete Drain Waste Venting requirements)
10. Hot Water heaters (proper locations, maintenance, temperature pressure relief valves and drain pipes.
11. Kitchen Appliances;
12. Interior construction materials;
13. Laundry Room Applications.

AND how all these systems affect other systems and the house as a whole.

Full professional knowledge of the home and how it operates together is your best protection. 

Get a B4U Close Professional Inspection. 

If I’m not inspecting and educating home buyers and owners, I’m constantly getting more education for myself so I can do a better job for my clients. 

See the Inspector Qualifications page for details.