What Does the Home Inspection Process Look Like and How to Prepare Your Home?
Schedule Your Professional Home Inspection
Schedule an inspection online and wait for your confirmation email.
Meet Your Professional Inspector
Your inspection will be performed by a professional and licensed inspector.
Review Your Home Inspection Report
We will send your report within 24 hours of the inspection.
Whether you are buying, selling or maintaining your home, Direct Inspect 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 for home inspectors established by InterNACHI, the leading home inspection association.
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.
Roof Inspection
The roof is one of the most costly and important structures. We will examine the roof, its structure, shingles/tiles, flashing, gutters, downspouts and more.
Exterior
This includes the exterior walkways and doors, siding, eaves and soffits, fascia, paint, and other such elements of the home’s exterior.
HVAC
We will visually inspect the HVAC systems including ducts, filters, furnaces and air conditioning units.
Plumbing
We will visually inspect plumbing fixtures for proper function, including tubs, sinks, hoses, showers, and water shut-off valves, and look for leaks and other such flaws.
Electrical Systems
We will visually inspect both interior and exterior electrical systems including service drops, service masts, grounding, outlets, meters, circuit breakers, and other such systems.
Appliances
We will test and examine all major appliances like water heaters, washers and dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, and more.
Doors, Windows & Interior
We will check doors and windows for proper sealing and drafts, signs of mold or water damage, and more. We will also check the condition of all interior spaces.
Foundations, Basements & Crawl Spaces
We will examine the foundation, crawlspaces and basements to look for signs of things like past water damage, foundation cracking or shifting, and other such potentially expensive issues.
Attic, Ventilation & Insulation
We will examine the attic to ensure it is properly ventilated, check for mold and moisture, assess the level of insulation, and more.
High-Quality Images
We will take images throughout our inspection and integrate them into our report, illustrating the issues that we may find with the property in question, providing you with a comprehensive overview of its condition.
Step-by-Step Breakdown
Our reports are easy to digest and understand. They are broken into individual sections, such as Interior, Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical, Plumbing, Roof, and so on. This makes it easy for you to review our findings.
Mobile-Friendly Reports
Our reports can be generated for viewing on both desktop and mobile devices, ensuring that you can always view the results of your inspection, even when you’re on-the-go.
Your Report
24-hour Email Delivery
We know your time is important so we don’t keep you waiting. We guarantee that we will deliver your home inspection reports to you by the end of the next business day after your home inspection, so that you can take any necessary actions quickly.
Follow-up Support
Once we’ve delivered your report, you or your agent are welcome to call us at anytime for additional support or questions about a professional home inspection to help you decide on the next steps for your required services in South Florida counties Palm Beach, St. Lucie County, Broward County and Martin County.
Realtor Friendly
We offer flexible scheduling, affordable rates, and standard home inspection services, as well as additional services. Our goal is always to make the home inspection process fast, easy, and friction-free.