Edifice Inspections

The Professionals’ Team

You will receive a detailed report outlining the condition of the home's HVAC system, interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, doors and windows; the foundation, basement and visible structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from the roof to the foundation.  If problems or symptoms are found, the inspector may recommend further evaluation.

While the time to complete an inspection generally depends on the size of the house, other factors such as the condition of structure can affect the duration of the inspection process. If the home has many problems, additional time may be needed for the inspector to document the issues and discuss options for repair with the buyer. On average, it takes between two to three hours to inspect a 2,500 square foot home.

An inspection of a new property is just as important as having a resale inspected. We can identify shortcuts the contractor or builder may have taken.  A certified home inspector will be able to spot  tell-tale signs that might otherwise go unnoticed to an untrained eye.  Inspections completed prior to dry wall installation are invaluable, allowing you to identify and fix any problems when they are more easily corrected.

The cost of a home inspection varies based upon a number of factors, including size, age, special services requested, etc.  Typically, the cost ranges between $265 and $450, although the fees can go higher.  However, cost should not be a factor in deciding whether or not you get your home inspected or in determining which home inspector you choose.  Rather, you should consider the home inspection as an investment that will pay for itself many times over.

Even the most savvy do-it-yourselfer will not have the level of training, knowledge and expertise as a professional home inspector who has looked at hundreds, or perhaps thousands, of homes in his or her career.  An inspector is familiar with the complex elements of home construction and understands how the home's systems are intended to function, as well as how and why they fail.  Most importantly, the inspector is a disinterested third party and  totally objective about the condition of the home.

Call us to schedule your inspection today