Home Inspection
Purchasing a home can be the largest financial commitment you make. A professional home inspection provides you with an unbiased assessment of the condition of the home and its systems. This is why it is important to hire a certified home inspector near Charlottesville VA.
We will inspect the visible and accessible structural elements and systems of the home. Items that will typically be included in an inspection are:
- Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios, Decks,& Porches
- Exterior walls, brick, siding & trim
- Chimney exteriors
- Gutters & Downspouts
- Grading around the house
- Visible Foundations, Slabs, Crawl Spaces, Floor joist, Beams, Framing & Supports
- Roof structures, Shingles, Skylights & Flashing
- Plumbing system, including Water Supply lines, Waste lines, Gas system & Water Heaters
- Heating & A/C systems
- The Electrical system
- Interior Walls, Ceilings, Windows, Doors, Floors, Stairs, Fireplaces, Ceiling Fans, Smoke Alarms The Attic, Ventilation, Insulation, Trusses/Rafters, Roof Sheathing & Ceiling Joist
- The Garage, including door openers
- Bathrooms, including the Toilets, Sinks, Tubs, Showers & Exhaust Fans
- Kitchen, Cabinets, Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, everything including "the Kitchen Sink"
Additional items and systems unique to a particular home can also be inspected.
HWS Inspections is also certified to provide radon inspections. We can test for radon in the air and in the water (if the home has a private well). We are an ASHI inspector in Charlottesville VA.
You are encouraged to accompany your home inspector during the inspection. Please feel free to ask questions to learn about your home, and become familiar with its systems and its maintenance. One of Shane’s strengths is educating his clients.
Upon completion of your home inspection, you will be provided with a personalized, detailed inspection report. Your report will include photos and a summarized report.
Your home is likely to be your largest financial commitment. Let Shane Rittenhouse of HWS Inspections provide you with the knowledge to make an informed decision. We provide the necessary home inspection service in Charlottesville VA.