Pre-purchase Inspections are the most common type of inspection and by far the most vital. For most people, buying a home is the largest investment of their life. As with any investment, there is a need for thorough evaluation and analysis before the final commitment. To roll the dice on the purchase of a home without a building inspectior’s evaluation of the property is gambling, not investing. Almost all buildings have defects and the excitement of owning a home can quickly diminish with unpleasant costly surprises after moving in. A professional home inspection is the best way to gain a thorough knowledge of the actual condition your prospective purchase enabling you to make a wise decision.

Pre-listing Inspections provide sellers with a distinct advantage. They demonstrate you, as the seller, have nothing to hide, establishing trust among all parties and increasing the liklihood of a fast sale. If defects are uncovered, the inspection report provides the seller the option of repairing or replacing the item prior to listing their home, greatly increasing the desirability of the property and reducing negotiations on the asking price.

New Construction Stage Inspections are performed at various key points throughout the building process. The construction of a new house with all its many components and systems is complex and with even the most reputable of builders, mistakes happen. Independent stage inspections provide an extra degree of checks and balances to assure every detail of your new home is perfect, providing you with peace of mind.

Commerical Inspections include properties such as apartment complexes, motels, office buildings, retail stores and warehouses. The inspection evaluates all the major systems of the property as well as its structural components.

Home Maintenance Inspections are a good idea for homeowners to get about every five years. This type of inspection helps identify problems and damage in the home before they become an expensive or irreversible threat to fiscal or physical well-being.

Repair Quality Control Inspections are offered to assist homeowners in establishing the highest standards of construction and repairs when they have contracted work to be done on their home, be it structural, electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc. Having a third-party expert check the work in progress and after completion guarantees the repairs will be performed to industry standards.

As a realtor, your relationship with your clients is one based on trust in your expertise and reliance on your service. A home inspection is one of the best ways to help your clients feel confident at that moment of truth during their decision to buy. It is also a great way for your clients interested in selling their home to get their property in optimal condition for a fast sale. Every person involved in the real estate transaction benefits from a professional home inspection.

When you refer a client to Dunright Home & Building Inspections, you get someone who will represent your client’s best interests and protect your valuable reputation. Satisfied buyers and sellers become repeat customers and a great referral source.

Dunright is sensitive to the nature of the real estae transaction and present our findings in an appropriate manner so as not to jeopardize the sale. We pledge our very best service every time and deliver the finest inspection report in the industry.

The following is a list of some of the systems and components that are inspected and reported on during the course of an inspection. These items are examined for material defects that would significantly affect the value, desirability or safety of the home.

including foundations and support components, structural integrity, ventilation, crawlspaces, surface grade to foundation, drainage.

including doors and windows, exterior wall finishes, attached decks, balconies, porches, patios, railings, walkways, driveways.

including roof covering and condition, flashing, vents, skylights, gutters and downspouts.

and roof framing: including framing, sheathing, hatches, insulation, ventilation, evidence of leaking, hurricane anchoring clips.

including plumbing fixtures, faucets and drains, water heaters, functional flow and water supply, gas tank installation safety, waste system.

including service conductors, equipment and capacity, main and sub-panels and overcurrent protection devices, grounding wiring, switches, receptacles and light fixtures and electrical shock safety hazards.

including cooling equipment, distribution systems, energy sources, connections and condensation drainage.including cooling equipment, distribution systems, energy sources, connections and condensation drainage.

including walls, ceilings and floors, security bars, ventilation, doors, windows and screens, stairs and railings, closets, cabinets, countertops, laundry provisions, smoke detector placement, built-in appliances such as stove, oven, heat vent etc.

garage door, safety springs, hardware, firewall and fire door if applicable, other fire and child safety protective devices.

overall condition, motor, pump installation, electrical shock safety.

I pay special attention to safety items, including fire hazards, health hazards, electrical shock and potential child safety issues. I crawl into attic spaces and climb up on the roof whenever possible, where most homeowners do not venture. Where I identify termite damage, water deterioration, asbestos-type material or possible roof leaks which are beyond the scope of the inspection, I recommend when necessary, further review by an appropriate expert to determine the course of action.