Additional Inspections and Services

In addition to our well-known home inspections, we also several other inspections and services:

A pre-drywall inspection focuses on the parts of your new home that will soon be hidden behind walls and ceilings.

We inspect the exterior building envelope, framing, and the visible plumbing, electrical wiring, and heating and cooling components before insulation and drywall cover them. This helps us spot problems while they’re easier for the builder to access and correct.

Our new construction inspections follow the same standards of practice is our traditional home inspections. In Virginia, only licensed home inspectors holding an NRS (New Residential Structure) can inspect new homes. We do have inspectors on staff with NRS designations. 

All of our home inspectors carry thermal cameras and may use them if they suspect an issue or to help capture a condition. Available as an inspection upgrade, our inspectors will perform a methodical thermal imaging scan of all the interior living areas, the electrical panel, and accessible HVAC components. Thermal imaging can help us find hidden leaks, missing insulation, or overheating electrical components.

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. A real estate radon test is a minimum 48-hour air test with a calibrated continuous radon monitor. It samples the radon in the air every hour to produce an average result. If the radon concentrations are above 4 pCi/L, then you should have a radon mitigation system installed. The EPA recommends that everyone homebuyer get a radon test.

Our standard inspection includes a visual inspection of the readily accessible parts of the chimney, firebox, and damper. Available as an inspection upgrade, our inspectors can inspect the interior flue with a specialized camera system. This helps us see gaps, cracks and other damage that would be otherwise impossible to see. 

A termite inspection checks for signs of termites and other wood-destroying insects that can damage a home. The inspector examines accessible areas, including the crawlspace or basement, looking for insects, mud tubes, damaged wood, and evidence of past treatment. You’ll receive a report explaining what was found and whether treatment or further evaluation is recommended. Because these insects can hide inside walls and wood, an inspection cannot rule out all hidden activity or damage.

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