Crawlspace Inspections
April 30
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Have you been in your crawlspace lately?
Crawlspaces are the #1 area in a home for damage
Crawlspaces are the one place where most people don’t want to go. We understand that, but this is also where many problems can arise with your home and you won’t know until it’s too late. Simple maintenance that is left undone can lead to major problems in just a few years. Prudent homeowners should inspect these areas at least annually. This way you can also catch serious issues before they become expensive. Do you know what to look for in your crawlspace? We know exactly what to look at in a a crawlspace, so let us help you prevent damage and worry at a low cost to you!
Crawlspace Inspections – $99
You get a complete crawlspace inspection and professional report. Included in this inspection is an evaluation of the foundation, moisture levels, wooden structure, heating ductwork, visible plumbing components, visible electrical components, and a full termite inspection. All of these will be typed into a professional report and delivered by email within 24 hours!
These are just some of the conditions that a CLOSER look home inspections looks for:
- Termites swarm every year – do you have them now, or have you had them in the past?
- Water can enter a crawlspace at anytime – do you have mold?
- Heating ducts can disconnect in the crawlspace – are you heating your crawlspace?
- Past repairs can leave electrical wiring exposed – do you have a fire hazard?
Great article – check out questionsense.com they have some great questions and information about questions to ask when hiring a home inspector!
http://www.questionsense.com/topics/hiring-a-home-inspector
I think those are all good questions, but I have a major problem with the, “Are you ASHI certified” being on the list. AHSI is just one of many reputable associations for home inspectors. The three major ones of note are NACHI, NAHI and ASHI. Our inspectors belong to NACHI and I personally do not like ASHI as it tries to actively disparage against the others. I am a working inspector and NACHI fits my business the best of them all. I think a better questions to ask is, “Are you either state certified – or a member of a reputable national association for home inspectors?”
I agree with previous comments about ASHI. My wife and I have moved over 20 times, due to my job. We have had a home inspection done for every move and the least of my concerns has been what association the home inspector belongs to. The other questions are more important and, of course, what our realtor thinks about the inspector. We have had both good and bad inspectors from ASHI. A vast number of the good inspectors have been NACHI certified, in our opinion. You should change your question away from the specific association.