Cleveland Ohio's
Certified Home and Commercial
Property Inspectors
HOME INSPECTIONS
A Total Care Property Inspection is a visual inspection of the structure and components of a home to find items that are defective or not performing correctly or items that are unsafe. If a problem or a symptom of a problem is found the home inspector will include a description of the problem in a written report and may recommend further evaluation. Before you close, you need to consider whether or not repairs are needed now and who's going to pay for them.
A home inspection is very important and often affects the buyer and makes it hard to imagine any problems with their new home. A buyer needs a home inspection to find out all the problems with the home before moving in. Once your inspection is performed, do not wait on the agent to assist you. Review the inspection and make a list of items you think the seller should address and present them to the agent in a timely manner. While the inspection is not meant to be a tool for re-negotiations, many times it becomes one. Don't let your brother, agents inspector or a friend do you home inspection. Find your own inspector! You are not saving any money by letting a friend look at your investment. Even if he is a contractor, it does not mean that they are a good certified inspector. You need a qualified unbiased inspection so when the inspector does find problems, they won't be easily persuaded to change the report by the other parties.
All homes even new construction have problems. Every problem has a solution. Solutions vary from a simple fix of the component to adjusting the purchase price.
A home inspector's report will review the condition of the homes following systems:
- 1. Central heat and air conditioning system (temperature permitting)
- 2. Interior plumbing and gas lines
- 3. Electrical systems (electric panel, switches, lights and outlets)
- 4. Roof
- 5. Attic
- 6. Visible insulation
- 7. Walls and ceilings
- 8. Floors
- 9. Windows and doors
- 10. Foundation
- 11. Basement and visible structure
- 12. Garage
- 13. Driveways and sidewalks
- 14. All items of safety
- 15. Appliances
- 16. Stairs and steps
Total Care Property Inspections also offers additional services not included in a typical home inspection, such as:
- 1. Mold Inspection and Tesing
- 2. Radon Testing
- 3. Thermal Imagery
A home inspection is not protection against future failures. Components like air conditioners and heat systems can and will break down. A home inspection attempts to reveal the condition of the component at the time the component was inspected. For protection from future failure you may want to consider a home warranty. Remember the following items:
- A home inspection is not an appraisal that determines the value of a home. Nor will a home inspector tell you if you should buy this home or what to pay for this home.
- A home inspection is not a code inspection, which verifies local building code compliance.
- A home inspector will not pass or fail a house. Homes built before code revisions are not obligated to comply with the code for homes built today.
Home inspectors will report findings when it comes to safety concerns that may be in the current code such as ungrounded outlets above sinks. A home inspector thinks Safety not Code when performing a home inspection.
It is often helpful to be there so the home inspector can explain in person and answer any questions you may have. This is an excellent way to learn about your new home even if no problems are found. But be sure to give the home inspector time and space to concentrate and focus so he can do the best job possible for you.Total Care Property Inspections is there until we have answered every question and you know the home. If we find items that are defective we can offer suggestions on what or how to do the repairs.
TOTAL CARE PROPERTY INSPECTION
871 Richmond Road
Lyndhurst, OH 44124
(216) 544-9322
Cleveland, Ohio
Home, Commercial and Mold Inspections
