Our process assures you a thorough, and easy to understand overview of the conditions of the home you are about to
purchase, sell or maintain. Buying or selling a home is not something you do every day and we provide the information you
need for peace of mind. An experienced inspector will prepare your Home Inspection Reports with easy-to-read Summary
action items, Major concerns, Safety Issues, Repairs required, improvements, and deferred costs. Additionally
we provide detailed sections of the major components utilizing illustrated images, Infra-Red Thermograms, and digital photography
to bring clarity to the topics of discussion:
The condition of every major component from the roof to the basement Inside and Outside
Major and minor deficiencies
Any major expenditures necessary
What to watch out for or Monitor
Helpful home preservation tips
Safety concerns
And much much more...
Our Home Inspector will review the detailed report with you to make sure you understand
everything and answer any remaining questions.
Thermography Applications and Features:
At one time, the science
of Infrared Thermography was only reserved for Top Secret Military use.Today
it is now available to Private Industry for a myriad number of uses.For
the Home Inspection Industry it offers a ground breaking non-invasive and non-destructive means of monitoring and diagnosing
the conditions of residential buildings.
This revolutionary
technology now provides access to instantaneous precision high resolution thermal imagery in real time, which can discover
existing or impending structural problems, generalize or pin point moisture intrusion or penetration issues, or perform energy
efficiency audits.It can discover and provide the opportunity to
address heating, or cooling losses in residential buildings, it can identify their locations with precision, enabling the
appropriate maintenance and/or modifications to be made, and deliver with precision, confirmation after the fact.It can aid in the detection of inappropriately escaping flue or heat exchanger gasses, in
many cases detect previously unidentified electrical safety concerns, and in some cases aid in pest discovery.
At The SURE-LOCK HOMES®INSPECTION AGENCY we believe in implementing the latest ground breaking technology for the benefit of our clients.In the use of this or any other technology it is important to understand that each have their
strengths and weaknesses.However, we believe that by understanding,
and combining the intended function of the appropriate technologies available today, it will position us with an improved
capability to identify and report, and not only inform, but assist in providing our Clients with the most comprehensive information
and decision making resource for the value of their residential home inspection.
New Construction Inspections
New construction inspections are performed at
the completion of construction, but prior to your final walk through with the Builder's Customer Service Representative or
Superintendent. It is always a good idea to verify that utilities (gas, water, and electric) have been turned on, either by
you or the Builder depending on the Builder's policy. The inspection should be scheduled just a day or two before your final
walk through with the Builder. This will ensure that most, if not all, last minute items have been completed prior to your
inspection. At the conclusion of the inspection a completed report will be distributed to you.
Pre-Warranty Expiration Inspections
Warranty inspections are performed during the
11th month of your 1-year Builder Warranty. The inspection will be performed to verify that proper building techniques were
used and that the various components of the home were properly installed. You will be presented with a completed report at
the end of the inspection along with Infra Red Thermograms, Illustrated images, and digital photos taken as needed for documentation
of subject areas.
Investor Property Inspections (Including Multi-Unit Housing) and Tenancy Rehab Inspections
Investor property inspections are performed prior to purchase as well as periodically during ownership. Pre-purchase
inspections are performed to identify defects prior to taking ownership to negotiate repairs or price adjustments which reflect
the condition of the property. Periodic inspections for properties currently in your portfolio would ensure the identification
of needed repairs following say a long term tenant's departure. Long-term tenants sometimes neglect to mention repairs and/or
abuse the property during their tenancy. Identifying those problems early is the key to profitable ownership.
