What's Inspected:
Attention to Detail Home Inspections performs all general home inspections in compliance with the Standards of Practice set forth by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNachi). All major systems including and not limited to; roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances and main structure are inspected. All visible and accessible areas such as attic spaces and crawlspaces are inspected when safely accessible. A random sampling of windows, doors, outlets and fixtures is also inspected. :: more

Residential home inspection reports:
	Delivered within 24 hrs via e-mail
	A hard copy and CD can be provided upon request

 

"Move In Certified" Inspection

 

MoveInCertified™ homes have been pre-inspected by InterNACHI certified inspectors and the sellers
confirm there are no major systems in need of immediate repair or replacement and no known safety hazards.

 

 

 

 

Short Sale & Foreclosure Inspections

 

ATD-Home Inspections knows what to look for when performing Short Sale and Foreclosure Inspections.  We pay close attention to all the items and components in the home when performing these types of inspections. Some areas of special interest to consider are:
 

1. If and for how long has the home been vacant?
2. If and for how long have the utilities been turned off?
3. Are the electrical components intact?
4. Has the plumbing been damaged?
5. Has the general structure been damaged in any way by the previous home owner.

To have a proper home inspection water and electricity must be operational. When a home sits vacant extensive damage can occur to the structure when utilities are turned on if the plumbing and or electrical components are damaged whether by prior occupants or weathering of systems. An important consideration is to have someone present at the time the utilities are turned on as a preventative measure. 

 

Modular / Manufactured Home Inspection

 

Modular Home Inspections are similar to single family home inspections aside from the strapping and anchoring systems. The three components of the anchoring system are:

1. Anchors:  Steel rods several feet long that screw into the ground. Only a few inches of the anchors should be above ground level otherwise they won't have the holding power they're designed for.
2. Steel Straps: They fasten around the frame of the mobile home and are attached to the anchors with adjustable bolts. It's hard to say how many straps your home should have because the numbers have been set by engineers and changing state standards during the past 20 years. Most homes should have at least eight, and sometimes more than 24, depending on the size and when the home was built and installed. Homeowners should confirm these requirements with their local code enforcement agency.
3. Piers that the home sits on: They're usually made of concrete blocks stacked on a concrete pad, although a few homes may be on solid concrete piers, especially if they're elevated several feet above the ground.

Hurricane Wind Mitigation Inspections

 

A Hurricane Wind Mitigation Inspection can save home owners 10-20% on average off their hurricane wind premium portion on their insurance policies. The inspection usually takes 30-45 minutes to complete. ATD-Home Inspections will have the report filed with your insurance company and also sends you a copy.

 

4 Point Insurance Inspections

 

Sometimes when purchasing an older home Insurance Companies want the home they are insuring to undergo a 4 Point Inspection. This type of inspection is less technically exhaustive than a general home inspection in being only 4 major components of the home are inspected. The insurance companies want to know the home they are insuring is in good general condition. This type of inspection covers:

1. HVAC
2. Electrical
3. Plumbing
4. Roof

 

Here is what a 4 point inspection report looks like: Click Here

Complete Water Analysis

Water testing tests for the following:

Alkalinity, Bacteria (Total Coliform, E Coli),
Clarity, Chlorine, Color, Copper, Hardness,

Iron, Lead, Total Nitrate/Nitrite, pH (Acidity)

Chinese Drywall Inspection and Testing

Chinese Drywall will be tested for by the following method's:

Physically entering attic.
Using a boroscope (instrument used to see inside walls) by drilling 1/2 hole into wall to see underside of drywall.
Removing a 4in x 4in piece of drywall to send out for lab testing.

 

For more information on the dangers of Chinese Drywall click :: more

	Roof, vents, flashing's, 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 systems & Cooling systems.
	Insulation and ventilation.
	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 AFCI
	Fireplace damper door and hearth.
	Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers