Residential Home Inspection

A residential home inspection is a thorough examination of the residential property that can be used by potential buyers to assess its condition and value.  As a buyer, you may want to have your residential home inspected before making an offer on it. This blog post will discuss what residential inspections are, who should get one, how they work, and more! Give us a call to learn more about our home inspections. We look forward to working with you.

Types of Residential Inspections

There are many types of residential inspections: Some residential inspectors specialize in water testing while others focus on thermal imaging. It's important to find an inspector who specializes in areas that interest you most so they can provide quality service!

Street view of a nice suburban home.
Street view of a small nice home.

What Does It Entail

A residential inspection checks all aspects of your new residence from inside out including plumbing, wiring, heating or air conditioning units, and more! The inspector makes sure everything works properly so you know exactly what is working well and have an idea of what may need to be repaired or replaced a few months or years later.

Why Should You Get a Residential Inspection Done

Building residential homes is an extensive process. It takes time, effort, and money to create a home that people will want to live in. Before the construction even starts, there are inspections that need to be done on the land where the house will be built. These inspections ensure that everything is safe for residential use before any building begins. They also help catch problems with the land or other aspects of residential development so they can be fixed before it becomes too expensive to do so later down the line.

Street view of a home with an American flag in the front.
Street view of a large, suburban home.

When Should You Get an Inspection

Always order an inspection before buying a new place. Homeowners should also have their residential property inspected at least once every two years as a preventative measure. There are many things that can go wrong with residential homes, and homeowners need to know about them before they happen.

If you are a homeowner who wants to protect your investment, then residential home inspections are an essential part of the process. Winding River Inspection Services has inspected buildings of all kinds and guides them through that process. Our licensed contractor/professional inspector will perform a thorough visual inspection of the building that incorporates its overall condition, focusing on all the critical building components.