No one ever wants to deal with repairs or renovations when they’re trying to sell their home. But by getting a pre-listing inspection, you can identify any potential problems and take care of them before they become an issue. Still, here are several things Valley Building Inspections recommends you take care of before your inspection appointment.
Commercial building inspections are an important step in the process of buying or leasing a property. By hiring a professional inspector from Valley Building Inspections, you can get an accurate and unbiased view of the condition of the building. We’ll even identify any potential problems that may need to be addressed. But there’s more that you can expect with our inspections.
Before you purchase a home, you must get a home inspection. This report from Valley Building Inspections will point out the positive aspects of the house while also highlighting significant issues. Opting to skip an inspection could be a disaster, setting you up to pay out of pocket for major repairs. Yet, the question often comes up of who should attend. So, we thought we’d clear the air about this frequently asked question.
As a new homeowner, you did all the responsible things. You got an inspection from Valley Building Inspections, started your home insurance policy, and changed your address with the postal service. While these are some of the most obvious things to check off your list, there are some home maintenance tasks you’ll want to take care of as well. So, here’s a quick guide to help you get started.
Buying a piece of property for your family is serious business. It’s one of the most significant financial decisions you can make, so protecting your investment is key. That’s why it is paramount that you rely on quality service and excellent reputation when choosing a home inspector. Valley Building Inspections is the area’s top leading inspector, and here are some of the most common defects we find during our inspections.
Contrary to what you know about traditional home inspections, a luxury home inspection entails more than you might think. Not only are there expansive rooms, unique architecture, and technology to consider, there are also details that a cheaper inspector might miss. Fortunately for you, the team at Valley Building Inspections has years of experience conducting luxury home inspections. We have eyes for the small details, which means you’ll be getting a detailed inspection. But there are also other reasons to hire our team.
One of the worst things that can happen to your home is a sewer line or septic failure. When a sewer malfunction happens, gallons of toxic wastewater saturates the ground, leaking into underground water sources or even into your home. That’s why it’s critical to have a sewer inspection done every three to five years. Yet, there are other reasons to call Valley Building Inspections for a sewer inspection, and we’ve listed them here.
Getting a home inspection before you buy or sell a home is crucial. However, the quality of the home inspection company matters as well. You want to know that you’re getting a knowledgeable inspector who cares about the home and knows what to look for. That’s why so many people choose Valley Building Inspections. While we look at all the home’s structural aspects, we also look at other areas and systems in the home. Here are several of the areas you didn’t know we look at during our inspection.
January is National Radon Action Month, and the EPA and United States Surgeon General encourage every homeowner to have the air quality in their homes tested. Radon is a natural gas that forms when uranium, thorium, or radium elements break down and decay. This decay occurs in the rocks, soil, and underground water around your home. Because radon is odorless, tasteless, and colorless, most homeowners aren’t even aware of its existence. Yet, this gas shouldn’t be ignored since it’s the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking. Radon testing from Valley Building Inspections is a crucial first step to protect you and your family. Here are some additional ways you can protect your family and your home.
You and your realtor have spent months looking for the perfect home. So, it can be a little surprising when your new dream home doesn’t pass its buyers inspection from Valley Building Inspections. However, it’s not uncommon for homes to not pass their first inspection, especially if they are older. So, before you panic about not being able to move into your new home, you should familiarize yourself with the most common ways a home fails inspection.
