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PR TECTION
AND
EDUCATION
- Buyer Information
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Your House is your Biggest
investment. You don't want to be
surprised by problems after you move in. You need the best
inspection available and I can help you with that.
- Seller Information
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Be Prepared -
A
pre-sale inspection can ward off costly surprises.
Home Inspections
Commercial Inspections
New Construction
1-Year Warranty
Consulting & Investigations
Radon Testing
Water Potability Heat
Exchanger Certification
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Home Inspections:
Your house is your biggest investment. You don't want to be surprised by
problems after you move in. You need the best inspection available so let someone
with objectivity and experience help you decide. Whether the house you're buying is big or small, old or brand new, I'll help
you understand its condition and how the systems operate. My goal is for you to
feel confident making an informed purchase decision. The general home
inspection is a top-to-bottom review of the home's basic workings. It includes
reviewing the condition of the roof, walls, floors, doors & windows, interior
and exterior finishes, foundations & framing, and the heating, plumbing and
electrical systems. A typical inspection lasts 2-3 hours, and I encourage
you to attend the inspection. When you attend the inspection, you have the
opportunity to see any potential defects or items of concern, hear the detailed
explanation of the issue, and ask any questions that you may have concerning the
house. I'll look
at every room in the house using the
Standards of Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI®).
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Pre-Purchase
Inspections - see above.
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Specific item
consultations: A professional opinion
on the condition of one or more components for general and maintenance
information. Often used to help evaluate contractor's bids for repairs,
additions, alterations, etc.
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Pre-Sale
Inspections: A full inspection, as
above, but performed for a seller prior to listing the property. This
service can help in determining what items need repairs prior to selling,
and can help in properly pricing.
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Maintenance
Inspections: Periodic inspections of
the for property owners. These inspections are valuable in detecting
potentially expensive repairs early, before they become serious.
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Commercial Inspections: The
commercial inspection is a top-to-bottom review of the building's basic
workings. It also includes reviewing the condition of the roof, walls, floors,
doors&windows, interior and exterior finishes, foundations & framing, and the
heating, plumbing and electrical systems, but my commercial inspections are
tailored to meet the needs of the customer. I am happy to perform anything
from single system inspections to full site condition assessments. For larger
buildings and more complex inspections, I can assemble a team of qualified
experts in the appropriate fields and act as the coordinator for the team and
provide a single point of contact for information. I will deliver an easy
to read, computer generated reports for the inspection. My report uses both a
checklist and narrative format to include all the relevant information while
making the most important information easy to find. The report is presented in a
timely manner and I am happy to work within your time constraints.
Pre-Purchase (due
diligence) Inspections: Complete
building inspections performed to the level of detail required by the
purchaser to aid in making an informed purchase decision.
Specific item
consultations: A professional opinion
on the condition of one or more components of the building, either for
pre-purchase, insurance or leasing information, or just for general and
maintenance information. Often used to help evaluate contractor's bids for
repairs, additions, alterations, etc.
Pre-Sale
Inspections: A full inspection, but performed for a seller prior to listing the property. This
service can help in determining what items need repairs prior to selling,
and can help in properly pricing and marketing the building. Talk with your
Realtor about the value of a pre-sale inspection.
Maintenance
Inspections: Periodic inspections of
the building and equipment for property owners who do not have full-time
building engineering staff, or for those who require outside expertise in
certain systems. These inspections are valuable in detecting potentially
expensive repairs early, before they become serious.
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New Construction (Phase) Inspections:
I inspect houses or commercial buildings
in phases as
they are built, providing inspection services that complement the local building
official's inspections. In this capacity, I represent the buyer, whereas the
building officials protect the interests of the local community.
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1-Year Warranty Inspections:
What? You didn't get your brand new house inspected before you
moved in? If you have a warranty, it might not be too late to have the builder correct
items that were not constructed properly. A one year warranty inspection from
Winding River Inspections will reveal construction defects
that most home owners will not find on their own. It will be summarized in a detailed report.
You should schedule your warranty inspection at least a month before the
warranty expires.
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Consulting and Investigations:
Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned. I provide specialized
consulting services such as structural condition evaluations, documentation of
construction defects, moisture problems identification, expert witness & litigation
support, etc. My findings will be presented in a well-documented report. Please
call and I'll be happy to discuss your situation and how I can help.
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Radon
is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that has been shown to be the second
leading cause of lung cancer in the United States (after tobacco smoking). It
occurs naturally in the soils in some areas of the country, including much of
Colorado. If your home has high levels of Radon (above 4.0 pCi/l), the EPA
recommends mitigation, which is generally a straight-forward process of
installing ventilation equipment in the home. See my
Radon Resource
link for more information on "Radon".
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