Comprehensive Home Inspection Services, Inc.
Is this picture safe? If you don't know. We will equip you with the knowledge for one of your family's greatest investments.
About CHIS Home Inspections
Experienced Professionals
With over 30 years in the construction trades, we bring the expertise to ensure you know your investment is the right one before you close on your home. Our extensive knowledge ensures that whether your "new to you" home is 200 years old or brand new, you will be able to make an informed decision with confidence. Following your home inspection we will provide you with our comprehensive report including pictures and written descriptions of defects or safety concerns found. We will advise you of maintenance items that you should be aware of in caring for your new home. Recommendations on what actions can be taken to address any concerns will be included in your report. We are always available to review your inspection report or answer any questions by phone or email so that you can proceed with confidence.
Things we often find
Electrical Issues
Our inspections often reveal:
Poor or non existent grounds, undersized conductors, oversized breakers and fuses, loose connections, evidence of arching, missing covers and open panels, lack of GFCI in wet applications, and exposed conductors.
Why are these important?
If left uncorrected, they can lead to risk of shock, electrocution, fires, and failure of equipment. The good news is that most of these things are a simple fix.
Plumbing
Our inspections often reveal:
Leaking pipes, improperly vented fixture, slow drains, loose fixtures, cross connections, undersized plumbing, improper traps, excessively high water temperature, or a lack of pressure.
Why are these important?
If left undetected, they can lead to water damage, mold growth, poor function, overall safety concerns, scalding, and higher utility cost. Some of these are simple fixes yet some are more involved, but all are very important.
Foundations
Our inspections often reveal:
Evidence of water intrusion, minor or major cracks, exterior grading issues, heaving or settling, and/or failures of footers or walls.
Why are these important?
Wet basements and crawl spaces are not good for the health of your family or the home. Failing foundations lead to costly repairs and potential loss of property or even life. Again some of these can be a simple fix and some are more involved.
Roofs and Attics
Our inspections often reveal:
Missing or failing gutters and downspouts, nail pops, inadequate ventilation, deteriorating roofing materials, inadequate or missing insulation, soft and rotting decking, loose shingles, and missing flashing.
Why are these important?
Any of these defects can lead to water intrusion, mold, high energy bills, drafty, or cold homes. Many of these are minor maintenance issues if cought early enough. If left unchecked they can become very costly and dangerous.
HVAC and Appliances
Our inspections often reveal:
Equipment that is beyond life expectancy, under/over sized equipment, improper venting, improper installations, componet failures, or missing safety equipment.
Why are these important?
These defects can lead to unexpected cost of replacement, inefficiency, cold/hot living spaces, carbon monoxide poisoning, improper functioning, shock and burn hazards, or premature failure. Again some are a simple fix while some are more involved.