Offering More Makes Pro-Sight Members A More Valuable Inspector

The Report [See Sample Inspection Reports]
The Pro-Sight® proprietary computer generated report, is the best report in the industry. Not only is it comprehensive, but also it is extremely easy to read and pleasant to look at. The report features a summary section with separate listings of both Marginal Items and Repair/Replace Recommendations to the property. The report is presented in an attractive three ring binder.

The Communication
Not only do Pro-Sight Member Inspectors maintain technical knowledge through continuing education, but also they are able to properly communicate their findings. Your inspector will review and explain the conditions found.

The Photo Documentation
There are two well-known sayings "A picture is worth a thousand words" and "Seeing is believing". The digital photos provided will further document, and make clarification of the issues easier for everyone.

The Post Inspection Value
If your home inspection doesn't reveal any findings of significance, do not feel that you have wasted your money. First, you received peace of mind. And second, the Home Information & Maintenance CD is definitely worth the inspection fee paid, in its self. Every home inspection we perform comes with a this free Home Maintenance CD, covering common home maintenance needs. Additionally sign up and receive our monthly ENewsleters. You will receive interesting as well as useful information on home maintenance and safety.

The Report Delivery
The inspection report can be printed on-site, e-mailed, or posted to the main Pro-Sight website for your access. Discuss your needs with your local affiliate member inspector.

Home Inspections

 
Home Buyers Inspection [See Sample Inspection Reports]
Your home purchase will undoubtedly be one of the largest investments of your life. At first look the home may appear to be in great condition. However, there may be a number of unobserved defects, or safety hazards. Plus there might be major household items which are near the end of their life span, items such as the roof, water heater, air conditioner, or heater. Even though home sellers are required to disclose information about their house up front, in a disclosure form, their memory may fail, or most likely, they simply do not know about the deficiencies (issues) that might exist in their very own home.
Foreclosure Inspection
With many home purchases being made on homes in foreclosure, and sold "as is" condition, it's important to use an inspector who knows what to focus on for these inspections. You must know all the major defects up front, because there will be no recourse once your purchase has been finalized.
Home Sellers Inspection
One of the main reasons a home sale transaction can fall apart, is the inspection, or in the seller's case, lack of an inspection. A seller's report is not meant to replace buyer's inspections. It's to uncover defects in advance so that the buyer's inspections don't become deal-breakers. Eventually your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. Includes a free So You're Selling Your Home CD
Move In Certified Inspection
Move In Certified inspections are very similar to a listing inspection, but it takes it up a notch. The inspector does a re-inspect of any items that were repaired. MoveInCertified homes have been pre-inspected by member inspectors and the sellers confirm that there are no major systems in need of immediate repair or replacement and no known safety hazards. Includes a free So You're Selling YOur Home CD.
The inspection reports are hosted on http://www.fetchreport.com/
Ask the listing agent or seller for access to view. Please read recent Los Angeles Times article about seller inspections. http://www.nachi.org/latimessellingtactic.htm
New Construction | Phase Inspections
Don’t expect your local municipal Inspectors to do a thorough inspection on your new house. In this day of go and blow construction, you need your own personal inspector to look after your greatest investment - your home. The best choice is to have the inspector inspect the property in various phases as it is being constructed, if this is not possible then have your brand new home inspected, this way the builder has to repair the deficiencies. Many times there are more issues with a brand new house, than there is with older houses.

Ancillary Inspections

  
Radon Inspection
You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home. Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That's because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.

Mold Inspection
The EPA states that, "It is important to take precautions to limit your exposure to mold and mold spores. Avoid breathing in mold or mold spores". The EPA also recommends that if you suspect you have a hidden mold problem you should consider hiring an experienced professional to avoid exposure to potentially massive doses of mold spores. Mold damages what it grows on. The longer it grows the more damage it can cause. If there is a mold problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly. Mold can be hidden, growing on the water from a hidden leak, and can develop into a potentially large problem if not caught in time.
Wood Infestation | Termite Inspection
As a protective measure, banks and lending institutions often require that homes be inspected for damage from termites or other wood-destroying insects before closing the sale of the home. A Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Report (WDIIR) is a document prepared only by a licensed pest control business that informs the lending institution and buyer about termite damage or presence. Member inspectors may be licensed to conduct their own wood infestation inspection, or they may work with a licensed pest control company.
Water Testing
Lead is a naturally occurring element present in the earth's crust. It has received attention over the years as a contaminant in drinking water for good reason. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) calls it, "a highly toxic metal the agency considers a major public health threat" (1). It can cause damage to both adults and children, although in children the effects tend to be greater (i.e. mental retardation, kidney damage, delayed development, etc.). Lead leaches into drinking water from lead containing plumbing fixtures, pipes, and solder.. If you are concerned about possible lead contamination in your drinking water, have an inspector test the water.
Energy Loss | Energy Star Inspections
If you are interested in getting specific recommendations for improving the efficiency of your home, consider contacting a professional Home Energy Auditor. A professional auditor can use a variety of techniques and equipment to determine the energy efficiency of your home. Thorough audits often use equipment such as blower doors, which measure the extent of leaks in the building envelope, and infrared cameras, which reveal hard-to-detect areas of air infiltration and missing insulation.
Child Safety Inspections
About 2-1/2 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child safety devices on the market today.
Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to prevent injury to your child, yet easy for you to use. It's important to follow installation instructions carefully. In addition, if you have older children in the house, be sure they re-secure safety devices. Remember, too, that no device is completely childproof; determined youngsters have been known to disable them.

Warranty & Maintenance Inspections

  
New Home Warranty Inspections
You bought yourself a new home, but now your 1 year builders warranty is about to expire. The warranty was your life raft, let us inspect your home before your warranty expires. Why risk having to pay for repairs that could have been discovered with a thorough inspection? Let the builder pay to fix any found deficiencies. You certainly don't want to pay to repair or replace any items when you sell your house. Items that the buyers home inspection might discover.
Home Maintenance | House Check Up Inspections
Many of the issues found during a home inspection are caused by deferred household maintenance. The home seller simply did not know what to maintain, or how to properly maintain it. Or the homebuilder’s subcontractors had that “go and blow” mentality, unfortunately there are way too many with that mind set. Just like your automobile, which requires normal maintenance, checks and repairs, the same is true of your house. Identifying components which are not functioning properly, or in need of repair, as well as finding problematic areas of your house early on, allows you to make, or contract out repairs early, which can save you hundreds, or thousands of dollars in additional repair bills. Having a neutral 3rd party inspector examine your house can also save you substantial amounts of money, by preventing you from paying for needless "needed" repairs, or replacements by dishonest contractors.