Progressive Building Inspections Inc.

Inspection Overview

Progressive Building Inspections Inc

A home or building cannot fail an inspection. A professional inspection gives you an independent, unbiased view of problems and their solutions, so that you will have the facts you need to make a sound, informed decision.

Depending on the size and condition of the property, a thorough inspection should take no more than four hours, usually between two hours and three and a half hours. (NOTE: If the house has EIFS [synthetic stucco] on the exterior, we consider this a separate inspection and it can add three hours to the inspection time. Please make us aware of this when you schedule your inspection.) Ideally, you will accompany your inspector during the consultation, so that you will have visual reinforcement of your written report and you can discuss any concerns regarding the property with your inspector while looking at the property.

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 also provide free telephone consultations after your inspection and encourage you to call with any questions or concerns.

A thorough property inspection will include the following:

~ 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, and other plumbing system components)

~ Heating and Cooling Systems (furnace, air cleaning parts, ductwork, electronic carbon monoxide testing, electric gas sniffer testing, 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)

~ Decks and Porches(the visual structural components)
~ Fireplaces (firebox, damper, fireplace hood and top of the chimney)
~ 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, sinks, cabinets, built-in appliances, smoke detectors, and other visible interior-related structural and functional components)

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

~ Exterior (siding materials, EIFS/synthetic stucco, attachments, windows, doors, sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and other visible exterior structural and functional related components)