ATTENTION  HOMEBUYERS!

Not all home inspectors are the same:
Make sure you hire a professional that will give you more value than the average home inspector.

 

Buying a home… The process can be stressful. A home inspection can give you peace of mind, but sometimes has the opposite effect.  We do our best to provide you with reliable information about your new home and to make you feel comfortable that you are getting your new home professionally evaluated.  During your Certified Home Inspection with Atlanta Property Inspections, you will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short period of time.  We will provide you with a detailed and comprehensive inspection report with color photos, an Inspection Summary with repair recommendations, and possibly an environmental report such as a radon test or mold sampling.  We use nationally recognized inspection standards and techniques as well as specialized inspection tools such as gas leak detectors, moisture meters, and water pressure gauges to ensure that you are getting the accurate information you need.

We take the extra time to provide you with additional and valuable information that the other guys don't - things like the estimated remaining life expectancy of roofs, HVAC systems, water heaters and other systems in your home.  We also discuss with you the importance of safety issues such as fire safety, child safety and electrical safety that you and your family need to know about.  And don't forget about energy efficiency suggestions that we offer that can help you reduce expenses and save more of your energy dollars.

At Atlanta Property Inspections, we are Professionally Trained and Nationally Certified to complete a thorough and comprehensive inspection report.  We are committed to following professional industry standards and a strict code of ethics so that we represent our clients in a fair and objective manner.   We take advantage of specialized continuing education in our industry specific fields so that we can provide our clients with the latest information available.  Our inspectors belong to some of the most prestigious and nationally recognized home inspection organizations in North America so that we can deliver professional results and reliable information that you can count on. 

Most of your inspection comments will be routine recommendations, life expectancies and minor repair issues. We include the following inspection categories so that you will have a better understanding of the inspection recommendations:


MAJOR REPAIRS:
Items that are estimated to cost $1,000 or more to correct.  Quotes are advised.

MODERATE REPAIRS:
Items that are estimated to cost between $300 - $1,000 to correct. Quotes are advised.

MINOR REPAIRS:
Items that are expected to cost less than $300 to correct; many are handyman or do-it-yourself.

SAFETY HAZARDS:
Items or conditions that are unsafe and need immediate repair.

UPGRADES:
Items that are recommended as an optional upgrade and are not considered to be repairs.

GOOD NEWS!
Positive features of the home are mentioned such as a newer roof or a high efficiency AC unit.

 

WHAT WE INSPECT:


RESALE HOMES:
Whether you're buying an older home intown or a relatively young suburban home, Our Certified Home Inspection is a comprehensive and detailed process that typically takes around 3 hours.  Larger homes and more inter-action between the client and the inspector can take the inspection time up to 4 hours or more.  The primary focus of any home inspection is to inspect and report on the five major systems or components of a home - Structural (Roof and Foundation), Electrical, Plumbing, Heating / Air Conditioning, and Appliances.  Other systems can include fireplaces and chimneys, decks and porches, garages and overhead doors, attic insulation and ventilation.  We do all that and much more. 

We take the extra time to provide you with additional and valuable information that the other guys don't - things like the estimated remaining life expectancy of major systems such as roofs, HVAC systems, water heaters and other appliances and systems in your home.  We also discuss with you the importance of safety issues such as fire safety, child safety and electrical safety that you and your family need to know about.  And don't forget about energy efficiency suggestions that we offer that can help you reduce expenses and save more of your energy dollars. 

NEW HOMES:
Due to the recent growth of the metro Atlanta area, Atlanta has many newer homes, particularly in the suburban Atlanta counties such as Gwinnett, Cobb, Forsyth, Hall, Cherokee and north Fulton.  The  vast majority of new home buyers are choosing to have their new homes professionally inspected.  With so many sub-contractors involved in the construction of a new home, making sure every installation is perfect can be a very challenging responsibility for the builder.  Even the best and most respected builders can have a faulty installation or two.  A professional home inspector can provide a "second set of eyes" that helps the client and builder find some of the things that may have been missed. 

New homes receive the same inspection as the Certified Home Inspection listed above; the new home inspection will also help focus on building code issues.  The primary focus of any home inspection is to inspect and report on the five major systems or components of a home - Structural (Roof and Foundation), Electrical, Plumbing, Heating / Air Conditioning, and Appliances.  Other systems can include fireplaces and chimneys, decks and porches, garages and overhead doors, attic insulation and ventilation.  We do all that and much more. 

We take the extra time to provide you with additional and valuable information that the other guys don't - things like the estimated the remaining life expectancy of roofs, HVAC systems, water heaters and other systems in your home.  We also discuss with you the importance of safety issues such as fire safety, child safety and electrical safety that you and your family need to know about.  And don't forget about energy efficiency suggestions that we offer that can help you reduce expenses and save more of your energy dollars. 

The inspection is also a great time to perform a "pre-walk through" inspection or a "punch list" inspection where the buyer lists some of the defective cosmetic items in preparation for the builder's orientation or walk through.  Because cosmetic items are not within the scope of the home inspection, they should be documented separately by the home buyer.  During the course of our new home inspection, we often see cosmetic issues and assist the client by pointing out those items for the punch list.  

Most new home builders in the metro Atlanta area have a requirement that the home inspector be code certified.  The current building code for our area is the International Residential Code (IRC) and it is updated every few years.  If you are purchasing a new home, you should strongly consider hiring only a code certified home inspector.  Because of the builder requirement, metro Atlanta is fortunate to now have one of the highest concentration of code certified inspectors across the US.  An excellent resource for new home buyers is the Georgia Association of Home Inspectors (GAHI) whose high standards require that their members be fully code certified.  GAHI inspectors (visit www.gahi.com), like Atlanta Property Inspections, are trained to inspect the home for typical inspection defects as well as documenting code violations.

TOWNHOMES AND CONDOS:
Whether you're buying an intown condo in Buckhead or Decatur or maybe a suburban townhome in Roswell, Suwanee or Smyrna, you need a home inspection.  Some communities are nothing more than converted apartment buildings that were poorly built, wired and insulated.  Some older intown buildings have asbestos and outdated wiring that can become an expensive problem for the Home Owners Association (which could include you).  Newer units built in the 1980's or 1990's, in DeKalb, Fulton, Cobb and Gwinnett counties, may have defective wood fiber board siding (such as Louisianna Pacific Inner Seal) or they could include defective plumbing pipe (such as polybutylene - blue and gray).

Our Certified Home Inspection is a comprehensive and detailed process that typically takes around 3 hours.  The primary focus of any home inspection is to inspect and report on the five major systems or components of a home - Structural (Roof and Foundation), Electrical, Plumbing, Heating / Air Conditioning, and Appliances.  Other systems can include fireplaces and chimneys, decks and porches, garages and overhead doors, attic insulation and ventilation.  We do all that and much more. 

We take the extra time to provide you with additional and valuable information that the other guys don't - things like the estimated the remaining life expectancy of roofs, HVAC systems, water heaters and other systems in your home.  We also discuss with you the importance of safety issues such as fire safety, child safety and electrical safety that you and your family need to know about.  And don't forget about energy efficiency suggestions that we offer that can help you reduce expenses and save more of your energy dollars.
 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR HOME INSPECTION SERVICES, PLEASE CALL OUR FRIENDLY OFFICE STAFF

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TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE
ATLANTA PROPERTY
INSPECTIONS!

  • Experienced Inspector  - Over 18 Years
  • FREE Appliance Recall Report
  • FREE 90 Day Warranty
  • Onsite Computerized Reports with Photos
  • Easy to Read Report with Summary
  • Code Certified - ICC / CABO
  • Professional Associations:  ASHI, GAHI, ICC
  • Lockbox Access;  Fully Insured
  • Positive Features Listed in Report
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • 200% Guarantee
  • Termite Inspctions
  • Convenient Scheduling:   By Phone or Online
  • Radon Testing and Mold Sampling Available

 

SERVING ALL OF METRO ATLANTA

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WE PROUDLY BELONG TO THESE
PROFESSIONAL HOME INSPECTION
ORGANIZATIONS:

 

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOME INSPECTORS
ASHI  GEORGIA 
GEORGIA  ASSOCIATION  OF  HOME  INSPECTORS
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL