Home Inspections
The Most Important Decision You Will Make
A home inspection is also a good idea if you are going to put your house on the
market. Pre-listing inspections allow a seller to see their home through the eyes
of a critical third party. The seller will have time to get a reasonably priced
contractor or make repairs themselves, if qualified. Defects won't become
negotiating stumbling blocks later. A report that contains photographs well
documents the condition of the home and the homes major components at the
time of the inspection. This documentation may prove valuable if the buyer's
attempt to claim the seller did not disclose a known issue in the seller's
disclosure statement. It also reduces the seller's liability by adding professional
supporting documents to their disclosure statement. The seller obtaining a
pre-listing inspection may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection
contingency.
market. Pre-listing inspections allow a seller to see their home through the eyes
of a critical third party. The seller will have time to get a reasonably priced
contractor or make repairs themselves, if qualified. Defects won't become
negotiating stumbling blocks later. A report that contains photographs well
documents the condition of the home and the homes major components at the
time of the inspection. This documentation may prove valuable if the buyer's
attempt to claim the seller did not disclose a known issue in the seller's
disclosure statement. It also reduces the seller's liability by adding professional
supporting documents to their disclosure statement. The seller obtaining a
pre-listing inspection may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection
contingency.
Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your
lifetime. A professional home inspection will help you gain valuable knowledge
about a home's condition prior to purchase. When problems or symptoms of
problems are found, a home inspector will recommend further evaluation or
remedies or reveal dangers that may be present in the home. A home inspector
may also offer maintenance suggestions that can prolong the life of operating
systems such as heating and cooling systems.
The few hundred dollars spent on a home inspection can save you thousands in the future.
By nature, a home inspection can be invasive. Not many home buyers ask a
seller if they can go into the attic, climb on the roof or get into the crawl space.
Besides, most home buyers do not carry the proper insurance policy to perform
such tasks. Give us a call. Our home inspections are conducted by a Kentucky
licensed home inspector, Joseph Bowman, who has over 26 years of
construction experience and 15 years of construction inspection experience .
lifetime. A professional home inspection will help you gain valuable knowledge
about a home's condition prior to purchase. When problems or symptoms of
problems are found, a home inspector will recommend further evaluation or
remedies or reveal dangers that may be present in the home. A home inspector
may also offer maintenance suggestions that can prolong the life of operating
systems such as heating and cooling systems.
The few hundred dollars spent on a home inspection can save you thousands in the future.
By nature, a home inspection can be invasive. Not many home buyers ask a
seller if they can go into the attic, climb on the roof or get into the crawl space.
Besides, most home buyers do not carry the proper insurance policy to perform
such tasks. Give us a call. Our home inspections are conducted by a Kentucky
licensed home inspector, Joseph Bowman, who has over 26 years of
construction experience and 15 years of construction inspection experience .
Michael S. Childers, P.E.
Structural Engineer
Structural Engineer
Christy Childers
Director of Business
Development
Director of Business
Development
| Before You Buy A Home: |
| Before You Sell A Home: |
| New Construction Inspections: |
Not having a home inspected because it is a newly constructed home is, in
essence, saying contractors build perfect homes. Our experience has been that
even newly constructed homes have issues that need to be addressed prior to
purchase.
essence, saying contractors build perfect homes. Our experience has been that
even newly constructed homes have issues that need to be addressed prior to
purchase.
| Phased Construction Inspections: |
Home buyers having their home constructed often times may not understand the
different aspects of construction. We recommend phased construction
inspections conducted at different phases of the construction process. Having
one of our ICON professionals manage the construction of your new home offers
independent, unbiased guidance for you to ensure your dream home is built to
your standards. We recommend construction inspections at these stages:
different aspects of construction. We recommend phased construction
inspections conducted at different phases of the construction process. Having
one of our ICON professionals manage the construction of your new home offers
independent, unbiased guidance for you to ensure your dream home is built to
your standards. We recommend construction inspections at these stages:
 | Prior to the pour of the foundation - to verify the amount of rebar that | |
| has been tied into the foundation and to verify the location of the foundation drains. | ||
| Prior to the drywall being hung - to make sure none of interior framing | |
| has been improperly cut for plumbing or HVAC components. | ||
| After the interior has been finished - to confirm the paint, baseboards & | |
| trim work is free of flaws. | ||
| Grading & drainage review - to ensure the grade of the yard is such that | |
| water drains away from the home and that all downspouts are "daylighted" and drain properly. | ||
| Final inspection - a final, overall inspection of the entire home, inside | |
| and out, prior to you making that final payment and releasing your contractor. | ||
| Radon test - A radon test should be conducted on every home; even | |
| those built with a radon mitigation system. |
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Joseph Bowman
Home Inspector
HI-#2338
Home Inspector
HI-#2338
What we inspect:
| Roof System | |
| Gutters | |
| Grading & Drainage System | |
| Plumbing System | |
| Electrical System | |
| Heating System | |
| Air Conditioning System | |
| Foundation | |
| Crawlspace | |
| Duct Work | |
| Floor Joist | |
| Chimney (Exterior) | |
| Sump Pumps | |
| Sump Pump Back Up System | |
| Hot Water Heater | |
| Insulation | |
| GFCI Protection | |
| Interior Finishes | |
| Exterior Finishes | |
| Stairs/Handrails | |
| Decks | |
| Porch/Patios | |
| Driveways | |
| Walk Ways | |
| Plumbing Fixtures | |
| Ventilation | |
| Structural System | |
| Fireplaces | |
| Solid Fuel Burning Appliances | |
| Access Door Systems | |
| Whirlpool Tubs | |
| Skylights | |
