Home Inspection
A home inspection is a visual assessment of a house's physical structure and mechanical systems, including the roof, siding, deck, steps, stoop/porch, interior staircase and railing, ceilings, walls, floors, attic, windows and doors, cabinetry, countertops and the foundaition inside and out.
The inspector will check that major appliances are functional, scrutinize the heating and air-conditioning system, examine the plumbing and electrical systems.
The goal of a home inspection is to uncover issues with the home itself.
What is Included in an Inspection?
Structural Components
Exterior Features
Roof System
Insulation and Ventilation
Electrical System
Plumbing System
Heating and Cooling System
Interior Features
Fireplaces
New Home Inspection
A Newly built home also needs a home inspection.
Builders may overlook certain aspects or make mistakes during construction. An independent inspection provides a fresh set of eyes to identify any issues that may have been missed by the builder.
One Year Home Inspection
Our 1 year warranty inspection covers all the major systems of a standard home inspection so you can get the most out of your builder’s warranty!
Is Your 1 Year Warranty Coming To An End On Your New Home?
Buying a new home means no issues, right? Well, not always. That’s why most builders offer a one-year warranty where they will fix any issues that have come up with your new home over the first year. Before your warranty expires, we recommend that you get your home fully inspected!
A one year warranty inspection can find issues that you may have overlooked in your home, while addressing your concerns as well.
Our report can then be used as a means to get items repaired properly.
Pre Listing Inspection
Eventually, your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. Having an inspection performed ahead of time helps in many other ways, such as:
It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical and neutral third party.
It alerts you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.
It may alert you to items of immediate concern, such as radon gas or active termite infestation.
It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that ...
Defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later.
You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or make the repairs yourself, if qualified.
It helps you to price your home realistically.
It may relieve prospects' concerns and suspicions.
It may encourage the buyer to waive his inspection contingency.
It reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.
Light Commercial Inspection
Investing in commercial property is a huge undertaking, so it’s imperative that you make a safe and sound investment. Whether you’re interested in purchasing retail space, warehouse space, office space, or any other commercial property space, a Commercial Inspection can help you identify any hazards or areas of concern with the property before you buy. Just like home buyers get their future homes inspected, investors should get their future properties inspected, too.
Proguard Home Inspections uses the ASTM E2018-08 Standards of Practice.
Thermal Imaging
Proguard Home Inspections includes the use of thermal imaging with all of its inspections.
A thermal imaging camera can see in the infrared spectrum and detect warm and cold heat signatures. The colors of a warm image are white and red, while a cold image is yellowish and blue.
Benefits of Thermal Imaging in an Inspection:
Water Infiltration
Cold Air Infiltration
Excessive moisture in building materials
Stud, Joist, Beam and rafter placement and structure
Insulation gaps
Insufficient and uneven Insulation
Electrical drops, panels, breakers, switches and wire connections
Heating and cooling duct placement, insulation and air leaks
Pipe location, leaks
Swimming Pool Inspection
We examine your pool and spa in two parts: visually and mechanically.
The visual pool and spa inspection includes looking over pool equipment, electrical supply (including pool lighting) and any safety issues immediately surrounding the pool and pool deck.
The mechanical pool and spa inspection monitors most important equipment as it runs.
Other common components of a pool and spa inspection include:
Pump
Filter
Permanently installed pool covers
Heater (Note: The pool heater will not be tested if the pilot light is unlit.)
Venting
Pressure gauge
Supply lines
Blower
Time-based controls
Evidence of corrosion in saltwater pools
Anti-drowning safety measures as defined by state and local codes.
HOA Inspection
What is an HOA Inspection?
An HOA inspection thoroughly reviews the condition of the association common areas, and is generally focused on three areas:
Preventative Maintenance – inspecting and recommending the repair or replacement of common components, such as light bulbs, fasteners, fencing, etc.
Facility Maintenance – identifying issues in structure and function on buildings and amenities (i.e. shingles, gutters, pool, clubhouse, etc.).
CC&Rs – assisting the Architectural Control Committee in inspecting for non- compliance with association rules and regulations, such as parking or home aesthetic violations.
Why Should HOAs Conduct Regular Inspections?
Conducting inspections regularly keeps an HOA on top of security risks, as well as maintenance and building problems. A thorough inspection should do the following:
Increase the safety, health and welfare of all association members and guests: Regular inspections ensure your HOA community is a safe place to live. One significant area of liability for HOAs is slip-and-fall accidents, which indicate the need for frequent inspections of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and roadways throughout the property. Surfaces should be inspected for uneven and free of snow and ice during cold weather.
Identify problem areas before they get worse: If deterioration of common amenities is detected early, it could save the HOA money if repairs are made before the damage becomes even more costly.
Mold Testing
Did you know that approximately 70% of homes contain mold? Mold is generally caused by excess moisture, poor ventilation, humidity, leaking pipes, flooding, and various forms of water damage.
Mold exposure can lead to a slew of negative health consequences like an increase in allergies, asthma, or even flu-like symptoms. Long-term mold exposure can even lead to severe respiratory issues. Not to mention, it could destroy the foundation of your property.
Proguard Home Inspections offers mold inspection as a stand-alone service and as an add-on to a general home inspection. Our specialized equipment allows us to detect mold that cannot be seen but can be potentially harmful to a home’s occupants.
Why perform a home Mold Test?
Seller disclosure indicates past water damage or mold issues
Mold growth suspected
Infants, immunocompromised members of your household, elderly Sensitivities to mold, allergies, asthma, ...
Water damage found in your home High humidity and/or condensation
Musty odors detected
