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Whether you are buying, selling or maintaining your home, Advantage Inspections LLC provides professional and quality service from the moment you call. I am dedicated to providing thorough and reliable inspections, utilizing the latest technology and equipment to ensure a comprehensive examination. As a certified home inspector, I will walk through your home with you and teach you as much as you want to learn. I encourage you to join me during the inspection process and ask any questions you may have. I am happy to provide any additional information or clarification. I strictly follow the Standards of Practice for inspectors established by ASHI, some of the leading home inspection associations. After I walk through the home together, I will explain the general condition of the home and systems with you. My goal is to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about your home. I understand that buying a home is a big investment, and I am here to help you every step of the way. I will talk through any major issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later. I prioritize any issues that could affect the safety or structural integrity of the home, and I will make sure to highlight these concerns in my report. I will also mention the items that you will want to keep an eye on for deferred maintenance. My report will also include recommendations for routine maintenance tasks and upkeep to help you keep your home in top condition. All of this will be detailed in my easy-to-read report, which will be delivered in HTML and/or PDF format.
Once we’ve compiled our notes, we will send you a detailed report annotating what we found.
We provide follow-up support to ensure you are fully equipped for the next steps in your process.
A home inspection includes checking for any structural issues such as foundation cracks, roof leaks, plumbing issues, electrical wiring, heating/cooling systems, insulation, windows, doors, chimneys, etc. Depending on how big the property is, a home inspection typically takes 2-3 hours.
Ensure all inspection points are free from clutter, including any closets that might lead to a crawlspace or attic, and clearing some space around your home’s perimeter. It’s also important to check the functionality of all built-in appliances, electric, and gas. If you don’t plan to attend the inspection, make sure your inspector has access to the home, and all pets are properly contained or moved.
A home doesn’t pass or fail an inspection. Instead, a home inspection is a thorough audit of your home’s components. In most cases, there will be concerns marked on your home inspection report, but these are strictly informative.
While a home inspector may recommend some minor repairs, they are not qualified to make major repairs. He or she can provide information about what needs to be repaired — and it might be helpful to know that information — but the decision to actually do the work lies solely with the homeowner. Not only does this give you the freedom to choose your contractors, but it also helps prevent a conflict of interest.
A home inspection can affect appraisals for two reasons: 1) The inspector may find something wrong with the property that would lower the value of the home, 2) The inspector may find things that need repair which could increase the value of the home. If the inspection finds issues that require repairs, then the seller has to decide whether they want to fix them themselves, or hire someone else to do it. If the buyer wants to purchase the home, he/she must be willing to pay for those repairs.
Advantage Inspections LLC provides quality home inspections in and around Southwest Virginia including New River Valley, Pulaski, Montgomery, Floyd, Giles, Wythe, Smyth, Carrol, Bland, Salem & surrounding areas.