Our Inspection

All Star Home Inspection, Inc. is dedicated to providing reliable, timely and expert home inspection services. We request that our clients walk with us through the inspection process, so the inspector can explain what he is seeing. We inspect existing houses as well as houses that are being built. Our inspections are competitively priced, so give us a call.

Inspection (Existing House)

Our inspectors discuss house maintenance issues, areas of strengths and weakness, and answer client questions. After examining the outside and inside of the house, the inspector will write up the report, review it with the client and give them the report as part of the The Homebook®. Your home inspection report is organized into the following eight sections:

Structural

Covers the structure of the building in terms of materials used and type of construction. Foundation type, framing materials, and other significant sub-components are noted along with any idiosyncrasies. The inspector/surveyor also checks for major or minor problems in the foundation, floor, wall and roof framing.

Electrical

The electrical system is checked for sufficient capacity and safety, and evaluated in terms of its current condition and suitability for future use. Upgrades and repairs are recommended where appropriate.

Heating and Air Conditioning

The inspector assesses the capacity and the age of the existing equipment. He approximates the life expectancy of the equipment, examines for the need of repairs or upgrades and makes recommendation for ongoing maintenance.

Plumbing

The piping and fixtures throughout the house are checked for function flow and life expectancies. They are screened for unsanitary conditions and potential repairs, freeze vulnerability, or spillage/overflow. Laundry equipment, tile work, and domestic water heating equipment are also surveyed.

Basement/Crawl Space/Slab

Water seepage probabilities and structural problems are evaluated and remediation advice given if needed. The inspector also looks for possible problem areas that could cause structural problems, such as poor soil, surface drainage, proximity to tree roots and rotating stoops.

Kitchen

All appliances are operated and deficiencies noted. The inspector approximates the age of each piece and its life expectancy. The inspector may also, depending on the age and usefulness of the kitchen, suggest a budget for repairs ranging from addressing typical minor problems to a complete renovation.

Interior

Walls, floors and ceiling surfaces are scanned for problematic conditions, visible evidence of water penetration, potentially dangerous or toxic materials, fire hazards, or security breaches. Ventilation and energy conservation aspects are checked and appropriate upgrades are itemized.

Exterior

The roof (where safe and appropriate), roof runoff controls and landscape drainage are inspected and necessary improvements are recommended. Stoops, steps, walks and drives are checked for voids, surface problems and safety hazards.

New Construction Inspections

Phase Inspections are designed for new construction and are one of All Star Home Inspection's specialties. These inspections are intended to insure that your house is built properly from start to finish. There are three steps to the procedure:

Phase One - All Star will come to the property before the foundation is poured to insure that everything from rebar to drainage to plumbing is in the proper place before concrete is poured to avoid the delays of re-pouring if something is out of place. A narrative report is made available to the buyer and can be forwarded to the builder upon request.

Phase Two - All Star will come back to the property before the drywall is hung and insulation put in, usually just after the code inspector has done his inspection. He will check the framing and structure, wiring, roof, and plumbing to make sure everything matches the plans. The homebuyer receives a second narrative report on the items reviewed and can be forwarded to the builder upon request.

Phase Three - All Star will return for a final full home inspection using the HomeBook, evaluating all systems at the time of the final builder walk-through. The new homeowner will receive the completed HomeBook for future reference and to aid them in their one-year warranty builder inspection.

All Star Home Inspections are competitively priced, so please call us to set an appointment.