Professional Inspection Services
You will get a high-quality home inspection backed by experience and care.
Pre-Purchase Inspection
A pre - purchase inspection is a visual examination of a structure performed by a qualified licensed home inspector. This will be done prior to the closing of the house. A home inspector will evaluate all the systems and the structure and report on their conditions. There are two main goals of a pre - purchase inspection. The first is to identify any potential or existing defects that may affect the buyers decision to purchase the house. The other goal is to find any areas that may be in need of immediate repairs. And to note any systems that are past their life expectancy or approaching the end of their potential lifespan. This is done so the buyers can budget their money accordingly.
Home Re-Inspection
A re - inspection is a visual examination of a property I have inspected for the same client. There are two types of re - inspections. The first one is to re inspect the specified noted items and make sure that they were repaired correctly. The other type of re - inspection is to come back out to the house and inspect an area or system that was not accessible at the time of the original inspection. .
Single System Inspection
A single system inspection is a visual examination of just one of the major systems of a home that the client is concerned about.
Renovation
/203(K) HUD Consultant
Buying a fixer upper or adding an addition a 203(k) or renovation loan lets buyers finance a home’s purchase and its repairs or upgrades in one mortgage, opening the door to fixer-uppers that standard loans won’t cover. As a certified 203(k) HUD consultant, we inspect the property, prepare a detailed work write-up and cost estimate that lenders require, and complete draw inspections as work progresses. This keeps your project on track, your contractor accountable, and your loan moving smoothly from contract to closing.
Builder Home Warranty Inspection
The 11 month warranty inspection is performed for home buyers that purchased a new construction home. This home inspection and report will report on the visible conditions of the home and let you know of any deficiencies that will need to be repaired by your builder. It is crucial that this inspection is done at least one month before the builders warranty expires.
Commercial Inspections
Acuity Inspections is proud to offer commercial inspections. If you are planning on buying or selling a commercial property it is important to have a thorough and detailed inspection. Let Acuity inspections find out everything you need to know about the property like the condition, safety, and maintenance. Our commercial inspections apply to hotels, motels, office buildings, churches, apartment complexes and more.
Pre-Listing Inspection
A pre - listing inspection is a visual examination of a structure performed by a highly trained and licensed inspector. This inspection is done prior to listing the house for sale. Some sellers get a home inspection before listing their home for sale so there are no surprises during the transaction. Regardless of how long you have lived in the house there could be some unknown issues that could derail the sale. According to the American Society of Home Inspectors 95% of buyers require a home inspection. By having a pre - listing inspection you will have time to have any found defects repaired so there will be no surprises to yourself or the buyers. By doing this you can prevent the long drawn out negotiation process.
Annual Home Maintenance
It is important to have your home inspected every year. This is like a check up for your home. The inspector will examine the structure and every system just as they would in a general inspection. What the annual home maintenance inspection will do is advise the owner of anything that needs maintained or repaired. This will help the owner know the condition of the house and help them achieve the maximum possible lifespan of their systems. .
Investors Package
At Acuity inspections we offer an investor package. With this package we will perform the pre - purchase inspection for the buyers. After the buyers purchase the house and become the owners they will make any repairs and upgrades necessary to sell the house. Before listing the house for sale the inspector will come back and do a pre - listing inspection. This will assure that repairs were made correctly and the house is ready for sale.
Additional Services
- Sewer Scope
- Well Testing and Well Guard
- Radon Testing and Mitigation
- Air Quality / Mold Testing
- Manufactured Home Foundation Certs.
- WDI – Pest Inspections
- Water Quality
- FHA Water Quality – Lead – nitrates and nitrites
- Re-Inspection
- New Builds and 11 month warranty re-inspections
- Drone Services
- Continue Education Classes
- Expert Testimony
We’re excited for you and your latest investment!
A Home Inspection is a detailed inspection of your home. Every system will be checked like running water, flushing toilets, open doors and windows. Inspections will include crawl space, basement, roof, electrical panel, furnace, hot water heater and more. No cuts will be made to your home, everything is a visual inspection. An average inspection takes 2-4 hours at the property.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR INSPECTION
Acuity Inspections thoroughly inspects and reports on the following:
Whether you are buying, selling or maintaining your home, Acuity Inspections provides professional and quality service from the moment you call us. Our certified home inspectors will walk through your home with you and teach you as much as you want to learn. We strictly follow the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for home inspectors established by the State of Ohio.
After we walk through the home together, we will explain the general condition of the home and systems with you and your agent. We will talk through any major issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later. We will also mention the items that you will want to keep an eye on for deferred maintenance. All of this will be detailed in our easy-to-read Spectora report, which will be delivered in HTML and/or PDF format. From that report, you will be able to see the items we discussed, with images for reference.
ROOFING
Roof coverings, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing skylights, chimney, roof penetrations, and the general structure of the roof.
ATTIC, INSULATION, VENTILATION
Insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces including attics, crawl spaces, foundation and exhaust systems.
EXTERIOR
Siding, windows, exterior doors & trim, walkways, driveways, stairs & decks, and drainage.
BASEMENT, FOUNDATION, CRAWLSPACE, STRUCTURE
Foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and indication of water penetration.
COOLING
Cooling system, location of thermostat, energy source and cooling method.
HEATING
Heating system, location of thermostat, energy source and heating method.
FIREPLACE
Visible portions of the fireplace & chimneys, lintels, clamper doors, and cleanout doors & frames.
ELECTRICAL
Service drop, overhead service conductors, service head & mast, main service disconnect, panelboards, grounding, switches, light fixtures, receptacles, deemed to be AFCI & GCIF and the presence of smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors.
DOORS, WINDOWS, INTERIOR
Representative number of doors & windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, railings, garage door and openers.
