Other Inspections

Bank draw inspections are a way for the banks to verify completion percentages on construction projects. When a project is started the bank needs someone to verify completion of the different “phases” or percentages of the project. So they can release the money or funds appropriate to the contractor(s). Bankers cannot personally travel to every construction site and take pictures to verify that the completion claimed is correct. The banks will contract with a company to administer the draw process.

Bank draw inspections are used on major commercial and small residential projects.

There is usually nothing more frustrating than having to tear down a wall in new construction because you discover that there is a structural issue after the builder has left. Our construction phase inspections monitor the construction of a home or building in various phases so that you, the buyer, have eyes on it….our eyes. We can identify a wide variety of issues with the structure, plumbing, electrical, and other systems and structures associated with new construction. Consider this type of inspection an “insurance policy” against shoddy work and unintentional mistakes ~ because even the best builders make mistakes. After all, they’re only human.

If you’re a new homeowner, an Annual Home Maintenance Inspection can help you understand and plan for the demands of maintaining your home properly. Some tasks are seasonal, and some items require more frequent attention. Let me help you start on the path of responsible home ownership by identifying any issues, and educating you about what should be done each year to keep your home in top condition. Even if you’re a veteran homeowner, my inspection can verify whether your home’s maintenance is sufficient, or whether any problems have developed during the past year.

Sometimes called “termite inspections”, this specialized inspection looks for damage caused by any type of insecta, primarily termites that feed on, and nest in, the wood that supports your home’s frame, porch, patio, flooring, ceiling, and other places. Of course, not all wood-destroying insects are termites. Ants, bees and beatles, and various larva are also known for making a buffet of your home’s wooden elements and thereby compromising the soundness and integrity of your home’s ability to support itself. The damage caused by wood-destroying insects can certainly lead to the sharp devaluation of your property’s value as well as increasing the danger for occupants.