About Us
Who We Are
Choosing the right home inspector can be difficult. My company’s philosophy is very simple… we provide objective, honest and professional evaluations of property conditions to help homebuyers make informed decisions. We have the highest regard for our clients and I respect the fact that they rely on me to assist them during the home buying process.
Buying a home is often the largest investment you make, both financially and emotionally. I believe the decision to make that investment should be based on solid, factual information provided by a certified Home Inspector (fha, va approved). I have over 17 years of home inspection, custom home building and remodeling experience.
Our home inspections evaluate:
Site
Land grading, drainage, driveways, walkways, porches, decks, retaining walls, parking structures, and evidence of abandoned oil tanks
Foundation
Cracks, settlement, deterioration, moisture influx, and piers
Exterior
Siding, trim, entry doors, garage doors, windows, and chimneys
Structure
Framing of sub-floors, stairs, walls, ceilings, and roofs
Plumbing
Water pressure, piping, fixtures, faucets, drains, vents, and water heaters
Roofing
Roof coverings, flashings, skylights, gutters, downspouts, eaves, and soffits
Electrical
Service conductors, main and sub-panels, breakers and fuses, grounding, switches, receptacles, fixtures, fans, smoke detectors, GFI function, etc
Heating
Furnace or boiler, ducts, radiators, registers, woodstoves, and central air conditioning
Insulation
Attic, ceiling, wall and floor insulation, and vapor barriers
Ventilation
Attic, crawlspace, kitchen, bath and laundry ventilation
Interior
Walls, floors, ceilings, doors, woodwork, cabinets, bathroom finish, fireplaces, etc
Built-In Appliances
Ranges, ovens, microwaves, disposals, dishwashers, and trash compactors
Pest & Dry Rot
Inspection for termites, carpenter ants, beetles, wood rot, and rodent infestation
Carbon Monoxide
Measurement of furnace, water heater, and range output
Home buyers rarely meet the home inspector they choose until after he or she is hired. I recognize the kind of trust you must place in me and my work ethic. Therefore, I will inspect your prospective home as if I were buying it myself.
Tom Island, inspector/owner
