As an ASHI Certified home inspector, Value Plus Home Inspection Services will inspect the structure and every major subsystem of your home in compliance with the ASHI Standards of Professional Practices. Your inspection will take about 2˝ to 4 hours depending on the size and age of the home and include a complete visual, non-destructive inspection of the following:
Structural Components: Foundation, floors, walls, columns, ceilings and roofs
Exterior: Wall cladding, soffit and trim; entryway doors and windows; garage door and operators; decks, balconies, stoops, steps, walkways, porches and railings
Roofing: Roof coverings, roof drainage systems, flashings, skylights, chimneys and roof penetrations, signs of leaks or abnormal condensation on building components in the attic
Plumbing: Piping materials; main shutoffs; leaks; cross connections; main drain cleanouts, waste and vent systems; and water heaters
Electrical: Service entrance conditions; main and distribution panels; amperage and voltage ratings of service; grounding; main shutoff; branch circuit conductors and their over-current protection, amperage and wiring compatibility; installed lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles, polarity and grounding of all receptacles in all rooms; and GFI (Ground Fault Interrupt) installations on the exterior and in the garage, kitchen and bathrooms
Central Heating and Air Conditioning: Normal operating controls, heating/cooling temperatures and air handling equipment; installed heating/cooling source in each room; chimneys, flues and vents; distribution system; filtration; and attic insulation
Chimney and Fireplace: Attic and roof penetrations; spark arrestors; firebox integrity; hearth and mantel safety; flue operation; glass and screen door protection; and gas starters
Living Rooms: Walls and ceilings; floor coverings; steps, stairways, balconies and railings; doors and windows; firewalls and egress; and smoke detectors
Bedrooms: Walls and ceilings; floor coverings; doors and windows; closets; firewalls and egress; and smoke detectors
Bathrooms: Walls and ceilings; floor coverings; doors and windows; counters and cabinets; faucets and valves; drains and piping; functional flow; bathtubs and showers; and toilets
Common Areas: Hallways; kitchen; laundry room; walls and ceilings; floor coverings; doors and windows; appliances; controls; ventilation; counters and cabinets; faucets and valves; drains and piping; functional flow
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Throughout the inspection, the inspector will record his observations into a laptop computer so that he will be sure to capture all of the information on the spot. We use a full narrative report format, rather than a simple check box style, to provide you with a complete and thorough description of our inspection. In addition, we will take digital photos when necessary to further explain and illustrate our findings.
You are not only welcome, but also encouraged, to join the inspector so that he can point out the actual findings and explain his recommendations. When completed, the inspector will provide you with a complete, 25-35 page printed report on the spot! If you cannot be there for the inspection, or if you simply prefer electronic format, Value Plus can provide you with the report for download or viewing via the Internet. Your report is password secured so that only you can access it, unless you authorize us to provide that information to your agent
 ASHI - Member of The American Society of Home Inspectors #243224
 FABI- Florida Association of Building Inspectors - Registered Professional Inspector #0657
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