{"id":627,"date":"2019-03-13T19:17:47","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T19:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/honestinspector.com\/CedarRapids\/?page_id=627"},"modified":"2021-06-07T02:30:54","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T02:30:54","slug":"inspection-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iowacity.honestinspector.com\/?page_id=627","title":{"rendered":"Inspection Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Integrity Home Inspection&#8217;s #1 goal is to provide the most information possible to a client about a property by conducting a systematic and thorough inspection. We also want to educate our clients on different aspects and components of a home and help train them to spot these problems as they continue looking at different houses. Our services target home buyers, home sellers, and current home owners. We are here to make sure that you can buy, sell, and maintain your property with confidence!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our services cover several different areas on the property. Please see the items below for a general overview of our services. For a complete list of the components that are inspected please review\u00a0&#8220;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ASHI-SOP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> ASHI Standards of Practice<\/a>.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>STRUCTURE<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The structure of a home is important as it supports the weight of possessions and the house itself. A flaw in the structure can be catastrophic to the whole house. This portion of the inspection covers visible portions of a home&#8217;s <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">foundation<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">basement<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">crawl space<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">slabs<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">framing<\/span>, and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">roof structure<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>EXTERIOR<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The exterior components of a home play a large role in keeping water and other elements out of your home among other tasks. \u00a0This portion of the inspection covers visible portions of a home&#8217;s <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">siding<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">windows and doors<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">decks<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">driveways<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">sidewalks<\/span>,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">garages<\/span>, and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">landscaping<\/span> (as it affects the home).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>ROOF<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The roof has an important role as a component of a home. The roof must keep water from entering a home and direct water away from the structure. \u00a0This portion of the inspection covers visible portions of a home&#8217;s <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">exterior structure<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">roof coverings<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">flashing<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">chimneys<\/span>,\u00a0and\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">gutters\/drainage systems<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>PLUMBING<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Plumbing systems do not typically contain flaws that can affect foundations, but unexpected plumbing problems can be expensive to fix. This portion of the inspection covers visible portions of a home&#8217;s <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">water supply<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">piping<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">waste and vent systems<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">fixtures<\/span>, and\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">hot water systems<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>ELECTRICAL<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Electrical systems must be proper and free of safety hazards, especially ones that can result in a fire or shocking to a person. This portion of the inspection covers visible portions of a home&#8217;s <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">main panel<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">conduits\/cables<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">branch circuit wiring<\/span>, and\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">fixtures<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>HVAC<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"color_19\">The HVAC components are a concern to most clients. We all know that replacing a furnace and\/or air conditioner can be costly. \u00a0This portion of the inspection covers visible portions of a home&#8217;s <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">furnace<\/span>, <u>air conditioner<\/u>,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">distribution system<\/span>, we will also give an analysis on the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"color_19\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">functionality of these systems<\/span>, and <u>remaining life expectancy<\/u>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>INTERIOR<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are several items to inspect in the interior portion of a home. Our systematic inspection along with our training and experience will ensure that nothing is missed! \u00a0This portion of the inspection covers visible portions of a home&#8217;s\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">walls<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ceilings<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">floors<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">stairs<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">fireplaces<\/span>,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">attics<\/span>, and\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">room components<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>GARAGE<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The garage is one of the most versatile spaces on a property. It is commonly used for storage, parking, social gatherings, and as a work place. \u00a0This portion of the inspection covers many of the same items as the house: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">structure<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">exterior<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">roof<\/span>,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">electrical<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">interior<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">plumbing<\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">HVAC<\/span> (if applicable).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>What is a Home Inspection<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font_8\"><span class=\"color_11\" style=\"color: #000000;\">A home inspection is a visual and operational inspection of accessible areas of a property as that property stands that day. A home inspection is not a warranty or guarantee from future problems with the property. No destructive inspecting or testing will be conducted during a home inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A home inspection is designed to give a client a comprehensive analysis of a property without hiring several individual professionals. During the inspection we may recommend that you consult with a professional (a plumber, an electrician, a structural engineer, etc.) if we see a major issue or safety hazard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\"><span class=\"color_11\" style=\"color: #000000;\">For most of us, a home is the single largest transaction an individual will make. You do not have to buy or sell alone. We would like to work with you to ensure that you know what you are buying and selling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>What You Receive<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font_8\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Any home inspection is only as good as the documentation. When we complete a home inspection, our clients receive a completely interactive report. Our detailed report is completely customizable. We are able to add as many sections, sub-sections, and individual items as it takes to provide a complete and thorough report on any type of home. Our reports can be viewed online with a private URL, which means that the client has access to full-sized, high resolution photos. We can also use video clips, which is great for showing actions observed during the inspection (like water leaks).<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Along with the report, our clients receive service after the inspection. We encourage our clients to follow up after the inspection with any questions or concerns that they might have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We can come back out to you! We will come out to your property and reassess part or all of your property at a reduced rate. This service is great for a client who might want to make sure that all agreed items were fixed by the other party or that person may just want to make sure no conditions have changed in the time between inspections.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Integrity Home Inspection&#8217;s #1 goal is to provide the most information possible to a client about a property by conducting a systematic and thorough inspection. 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