Bean & Heyl Home Inspections, Inc.

Inspection Overview

A home cannot fail an inspection. A professional home inspection gives you an independent, unbiased view of any problems and their solutions, so that you will have all the facts you need to make a sound, informed decision on how to proceed---whether you’re buying or selling a home.

An inspection on an average sized home will average 2 ½ to 3 hours. Ideally, you will accompany our inspector during the consultation. This will allow you to ask any questions that you have or will arise, as well as provide you a visual reinforcement of the written report. If you are unable to attend the inspection, our report will be sufficiently detailed for your comprehension, but you are always welcome to contact your inspector via e-mail or phone to answer any questions you may have.

We take our inspection reports seriously. Every inspection is a complete and thorough analysis of all the major systems and components in the home. The report includes a clear description of what we've found with any problem areas noted, so you can easily identify them. Our inspectors are also happy to answer any questions you may have afterwards.

A Bean & Heyl home inspection will include the following visual examinations:

~ Roof (shingles, flashings, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights, downspouts, and other visible roof related items)

~ Plumbing and Fixtures (water pressure, water distribution system, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers and toilets, sanitary system, and other plumbing system components)

~ Heating and Cooling Systems (furnace, air cleaning parts, ductwork, air conditioner and lines, and other visible related HVAC components)

~ Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation (insulation, ventilation, posts, vapor barriers, utility attachment, structural items, floors and walls, and columns)

~ Grading
~ Decks and Porches
~ Fireplaces
~ Overall Structure

~ Attics (insulation, ventilation, rafters, joists and collar ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items)

~ Interior (floors and ceilings, walls, stairs (if applicable) and banisters, finishes, sinks, cabinets, shelving, built-in appliances, smoke detectors and safety-related items, and other visible interior-related components)

~ Electrical Systems (service entry and clearances, service panel, accessible switches and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and other related electrical components)

~ Exterior (siding materials, attachments, windows, doors, sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and other visible exterior related components)

~Optional Tests/Evaluations
~Termite Inspection
~Radon Testing
~Sewer Lateral Inspection