Why Have an Inspection?
The inspector's service is primarily one of education, providing buyers and sellers with a better understanding of the physical condition of the home and giving them the knowledge to make smart decisions.
Inspections for Buyers and Sellers
Prelisting inspections for sellers can be beneficial. Prelisting inspections can identify areas of concern to be addressed before the sale and can assist in disclosure matters.
What to Expect
The inspector will examine the condition and structure of your home and point out observed safety concerns. You'll receive a detailed written report to describe the actual condition of the home at the time of the inspection.
During the Inspection
It's recommended that the buyer be present for the inspection. This allows the buyer to observe the inspector, ask questions directly, and obtain a better understanding of the condition of the home, and how its systems work.
Whole home inspections, systems checks, testing, safety analysis and more.
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Home Inspections
Dogwood Home Inspection Services will check the roof, basement, heating system, water heater, air-conditioning system, structure, plumbing, electrical, and many other aspects of buildings. We'll generate a comprehensive report and review our findings with you, making sure you clearly understand where either minor or major repairs or upgrades are called for. Read more...
Systems Analysis
We'll perform a careful visual observation and inspection general operation of the plumbing and/or heating and ventilation system, and give you a report about the overall health of the equipment, expected maintenance, and if any repairs need to be made. Read more...
Energy Efficiency Review
Dogwood Home Inspection Service offers an energy efficiency review, which is the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes and to evaluate what measures you can take to make your home more energy efficient. Read more...
Testing
We offer a number of standard health and environmental tests, described in more detail on our Testing page. We can also schedule additional or more comprehensive tests with licensed professionals. Read more...
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Radon
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. Radon can be a problem in all types of homes, old homes, new homes, drafty homes or homes without basements. Read more...
Water Quality
Your water may originate from a clean source, but often that water has to travel through many miles of pipes before reaching your home. Some of these pipes may be very old, corroded and leaky. Read more...
Wood Destroying Insects
Termites and other wood destroying insects are relatively common pests that can cause structural damage to houses if left uncontrolled. Read more...
Moisture
Many people believe that the absence of mold, dampness or discoloration is an indicator of dry walls. This is not always true. Read more...
Mold
Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Read more...
