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Choosing the right home inspector can be difficult.  Unlike most professionals, you probably will not get to meet me until after you hire me. Furthermore, different inspectors have varying qualifications, equipment, experience, reporting methods, and yes, different pricing. One thing for sure is that a home inspection requires work, a lot of work.  Ultimately a thorough inspection depends heavily on the individual inspector’s own effort. If you honor me by permitting me to inspect your new home, I guarantee that I will give you my very best effort.  This I promise you.

IT’S YOUR CHOICE

You’ve probably already decided a home inspection is a good idea for you or you wouldn’t be reading my webpage.  Furthermore, if you’re a home buyer, you likely made sure you selected the right REALTOR, the right lender, and the right appraiser…now choose the right Certified Property Inspector. 

My Qualifications:

- Over 28 years experience in home building, remodeling and home inspecting

- Certified Property Inspector and member in good standing with the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)

-- Licensed with the city of Great Falls and the state of Montana

- Passed NACHI’s thorough Property Inspector Examination

- Passed NACHI’s Standards of Practice Quiz

- Abide by NACHI’s Code of Ethics

- Fulfill at least 18 hours of continuing education each year and know the codes

- Use high-tech equipment such as a gas leak detector and electrical tester

- Radon, Mold, Lead Paint, Water Quality test qualified

- Available most days and weekends

- Custom, easy-to-read inspection report; explained in every detail

- Digital photos 

WHO NEEDS A HOME INSPECTION?

Home Buyers

My pre-purchase home inspection will allow you to see the home you’ve selected from the eyes of a Certified Property Inspector.  By the time we’re done going over the complete and easy-to-read report, you’ll be familiar with all the components of your new home and the areas of concern that might need immediate attention.

Home Sellers

My pre-listing home inspection will allow you to see your home from the eyes of a smart buyer.  By the time we’re done going over the complete and easy-to-read report, you’ll be familiar with all the areas a home buyer or his/her Inspector might be concerned about.  I’ll show you how you can proactively fix most areas of concern yourself.

Home Owners 

A periodic home inspection is a great way to preemptively keep up your most expensive possession.  Like a tune up on a nice car, a periodic (3-5 years) home inspection is an inexpensive way to maintain the quality of your investment and provide peace of mind for years.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN A WHOLE-HOUSE INPSECTION?

My Full Inspections include:

- Roof, vents, flashings, and trim

- Gutters and downspouts

- Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations

- Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings

- Eaves, soffit and fascia

- Grading and drainage

- Basement, foundation and crawlspace

- Water penetration and foundation movement

- Heating and cooling systems

- Main water shut off valves

- Water heating system

- Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets

- Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats

- Electrical service line and meter box

- Main disconnect and service amperage

- Electrical panels, breakers and fuses

- Grounding and bonding

- GFCIs and AFCIs

- Fireplace damper door and hearth

- Insulation and ventilation

- Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers

- And much, much more

ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS OFFERED:

- Radon testing

- Mold testing

- Lead-based Paint testing

- Water Quality testing