Q)     Why have a house inspection? A)      To provide the inspectors professional opinion on the condition of the home you are interested in purchasing.  House Detectives opinions are based on findings of limited/time and scope inspections.  We use industry standards and practices to investigate the following components and grade their value: exterior, siding, roof, chimney, driveway, sidewalks, grade, interior, walls, ceiling, floors, basement, electric, plumbing, bathrooms, kitchen, rooms, attic, and insulation which aids you in your buying equation.   Q)     The importance of a home inspection? A)      To assist you with valuable information and help understand what components inside and outside your home are in need of repair, or replacement.  Homeowners need to know the conditions of their investments.  How good is the roof? Whats the age of your furnace? What condition is your electrical panel in? At House Detectives, we answer these important facts so you can determine your buying equation of your investment. Nothing can be more discouraging than six months into your investment realizing you need a $6,000.00 roof! Or $2,500.00 electrical service change! Home inspections can eliminate those unwarranted surprises Q)     Why House Detectives? A)      We are a privately owned and operated business.  All our inspectors are experienced, licensed, and fully insured to do business.  We offer a guaranteed satisfaction policy and stand by our assessments.  Youll receive on the spot reports.  An easy to read and understand binder with over 100 photographs and 50 diagrams illustrating components of the house, along with a second booklet filled with important data.  All our material is easy to read and understand and our inspectors explain their inspections. Q)     What is the cost? A)      For a standard size home, House Detectives offers the most competitive home inspection cost on the market.  A full standard inspection starts at $275.00. Q)     What other inspection services do you offer? A)      Termite/wood destroying inspection            Radon testing            Buried oil tank inspection            Pre-closing walk through inspection