Our Services There are many times when an inspection can give you an advantage. If you are buying a home, getting a home inspection means you know about any problems and their solutions before you move in. If you are selling a home, getting a home inspection means you know you are complying with full disclosure laws, and means you can consider selecting contractors rather than waiting for the buyer to do so. If you have recently purchased a new home from a builder and the one year "builder warranty" is about to expire, a home inspection by a professional can let you know whether the builder/contractor did the job correctly. New Home Inspection Because the quality of new construction quality is often not what it used to be some years ago, many buyers have independent reviews of their properties during various stages of the construction process, including slab, frame, and final inspection. This relatively inexpensive inspection protects your purchase, prevents unpleasant surprises, and ensures the quality home that you’ve dreamed about. The best time to catch and correct defects is when the walls are exposed and construction is underway. We know you are busy and may not have the time to learn what you need to know as your home is being built. Let us handle it for you. We will meet with you on site to answer all of your home building questions. We remain available to you after the initial inspection, providing the care and attention that you need by answering any of your questions by personal visit, telephone, or email. It is a mistake to rely solely upon your builder to take care of your best interest during the home building process. Hire a certified and experienced Professional Inspector to be your advocate and knowledge base. Accutech's New Construction Phase Inspections for new home construction can be custom tailored to fit the needs of the homebuyer. We offer a foundation form inspection, pre-drywall inspection and a final (all utilities turned on) inspection for new construction. These inspections may be purchased separately or in combination. During the new construction inspection process, please know that you must work with us very closely to keep us apprised of the construction schedule so that we arrive at each stage at just the perfect time. When we are hired by you, we work for you and no one else. It's as simple as that. We will provide answers to all of your questions in an honest manner, as your advocate. We do not have a conflict of interest associated with the profit margin of either building a home or selling a home. Phase One (Pre-Slab) - During this stage, our inspector arrive at your property before the foundation is poured to inspect that everything from rebar to drainage to plumbing, making sure all is in its proper place. This avoids the delays of re-pouring if something is incorrect.
Phase Two (Framing) - At this stage, our inspector will arrive at your property to inspect the rough framing workmanship and quality of materials of exterior walls, roof structure, sheathing, and interior partitions. This particular inspection is most commonly combined with the mechanical inspection during the next Phase.
Phase Three (Pre-Drywall, Framing and Mechanicals) - This is the second most important inspection of the monitoring process. During this stage, our inspector will arrive at your property before the drywall is hung and insulation put in, usually just after the code inspector has done his inspection. We will check the exterior walls, roof structure, sheathing, interior partitions, and proper location of room walls and closets, plus any other items that may apply to your home construction, making sure everything matches the plans and has been constructed according to standard practices using acceptable materials. Mechanical items checked include wiring, plumbing, and ductwork, to make sure everything is in place according to plans.
Phase Four (Final Inspection) - This is the most important inspection of the program and should be performed prior to your final walk-through with the builder. To obtain full value from this inspection, the certificate of occupancy should be issued, the permanent power meter installed, and all mechanical systems started by the mechanical contractor. At this stage, our inspector will inspect the home from top to bottom, completely evaluating all systems.
Pre-Sell Inspection Whether you are selling your home on your own or using a realtor, it’s always a prudent idea to have a professional home inspection. Knowledge is power. All homes have strengths and weaknesses: we help you answer how serious the problems are and which must be immediately addressed and which can wait. The more you know about your home, the more prepared you will be for negotiation. 1-Year Warranty Inspection Most builders provide a one year warranty for new construction. Generally during this period of time the buyer develops a "punch list" of corrections for the contractor to repair under the warranty coverage. Some defects will not be obvious to the untrained eye. It is prudent to obtain a home inspectors list of items that will most likely be repaired by your builder at no cost to you. You will be reassured knowing that potential problems were addressed before they grew into something that could cost you a great deal down the road. Therefore it is prudent to have a comprehensive home inspection performed shortly before the "warranty" expires so that covered defects and deficiencies can be brought to the attention of the builder for remedy, rather than be a future expense for you, the homeowner. Even if a new home final inspection was performed a 1-Year Warranty Inspection should not be skipped. Although many deficiencies may be found during a new home final inspection, additional problems and new or previously latent issues are often reveled during the 1-Year Warranty Inspection. A 1-Year Warranty Inspection is particularly important to find and correct problems before they get out of hand. Previously-Built Inspection The best way to ensure that you are well informed about the strengths and weaknesses of a property is to have a professional home inspection. Home inspectors are trained to identify problem areas both small and large that may have been overlooked by the previous owners and to identify which require immediate attention. Let your inspector spot the problems (new and old), before you commit to so major an investment and decision. A trained professional has seen it all and will provide invaluable help in turning you into a knowledgeable consumer. Home owners can identify problems in the making and take preventive measures to avoid costly repairs. Sellers can understand conditions the buyer’s inspector may point out and put the property in better selling condition by making repairs. How Accutech Home Inspections Can Help You Our inspections enable you to take control of your real estate transaction by: - Helping you identify potential problems
- Survey the home’s condition
- Consider possible repairs and/or updates
- Take measure of your investment decision
- Experience confidence and peace of mind about your investment and any negotiations. We Are Impartial And Work For You As Home Inspectors. we are impartial and work only for you. Our job is to provide you with a comprehensive, fair, independent, objective evaluation so that you can understand and take care of your valuable investment. Your interests are our interests before, during, and after the inspection. What To Expect We encourage you to accompany us during the inspection. The inspection provides an invaluable learning and discovery experience during which your questions can be answered on the spot. You will gain insight into maintenance and energy conservation tailored specifically to your home.
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