Residential Inspections

B~E Inspections offers many types of inspection services to meet the specific needs of our residential clients. If you are in need of a nonbiased, trained evaluation of a condition effecting your property.

Call B~E Inspections today to find what works best for your requirements.

INSPECTIONS FOR BUYERS:: For Buyers - Having a Pre-Purchase Inspection done is a must.
INSPECTIONS FOR SELLERS: If your selling your home through a Realtor or FSBO, a inspection
separates you from the crowd.
NEW CONSTRUCTION / BUILDER WARRANTY INSPECTIONS: So why bother getting a inspection done on a home your having constructed?
CONDO / TOWNHOUSE INSPECTIONS?: Looking at a Condo or Townhouse? Inspecting these types of construction requires a different approach.
WHATS A RED FLAG INSPECTION?: How to quickly evaluate several properties?
ROOFING INSPECTIONS: Roofing problems? Want to talk with someone who isn't trying to sell you a new roof?
SEPTIC / SEWER DRAINING INSPECTIONS: It's the hidden problems that may get you. Before you buy a property with a septic system, you should have it checked out.
WELL / WATER TESTING: If your handling your own homes' sale read why a Home Inspection is a must.
RADON TESTING: Radon may be a hidden problem in your home. Learn more here....
MOLD/ ALLERGENS SURVEYS and TESTING: Mold, is everywhere, but when the conditions are right, it can explode causeing damage to your home and health ....
TERMITE / WOOD DESTROYING ORGANISMS INSPECTIONS: Termites and other WDO's can cause structural damage that can go unseen until the problem is serious ....

Why You Need a Home Inspection

Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime, so you should be sure that the home you want to buy is in good condition. A B~E Inspections home inspection is an evaluation of a home’s condition by a trained expert. During a home inspection, a qualified inspector takes an in-depth and impartial look at the property you plan to buy.

The inspector will:

• Evaluate the physical condition: the structure, construction and mechanical systems.
• Identify items that should be repaired or replaced.
• Identify conditions or materials that could pose a health risk or danger to occupants.
• Estimate the remaining useful life of the major systems (such as electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning), equipment, structure and finishes.
• Evaluate landscapeing and property conditions that may cause damage or present health concerns.

After the inspection is complete, you will receive a written report of the findings, within 24 hours, via the internet (eMail from our protected web site), or 72 hours by overnite delivery .

Home Inspections Are Not Appraisals

A property appraisal is a document that provides an estimate of a property’s market value. Lenders require appraisals on properties prior to loan approval to ensure that the mortgage loan amount is not more than the value of the property. Appraisals are for lenders; home inspections are for buyers. That’s why it is so important for you, the buyer, to get an independent home inspection. A B~E Home Inspection thoroughly examines the physical condition of your future home and property and gives you the information you need to make a wise decision.

The Bottom Line: Spending Hundreds May Save Thousands

When you make a written offer on a home, you should insist that the contract state that the offer is contingent on a home inspection conducted by a qualified inspector. You will have to pay for the inspection yourself, but it could keep you from buying a house that will cost you far more in repairs down the road. If you are satisfied with the results of the inspection, then your offer can proceed.

Radon Gas Testing

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon General of the United States have recommended that all houses should be tested for radon. For more information on radon testing, call the National Radon Information Line at 1-800-SOS-Radon or 1-800-767-7236.

B~E Inspections uses a licensed, specialist radon subcontractor for all computerized radon testing. Radon testing consists of a 24 hour continuous sampling. If you decide to test for radon, you may do so before signing your contract, or you may do so after signing the contract as long as your contract states the sale of the home depends on your satisfaction with the results of the radon test.

Well / Septic Testing

If your new home is on a well and/or private septic system, B~E Inspections recomends that you have the water tested and the septic opened, pumped and certified. Nothing can be worse, and expensive, than finding out after you move-in that your water supply has eColi or other bateria, or that your septic system needs to be replaced. B~E Inspections provides a number of lab tests for water and uses licensed septic professionials for all septic inspections.