Learn the intimate details of your next home.
We understand the stress of buying a home. Our experienced, friendly inspectors take great pride in relieving your stress by meticulously inspecting your home. Our inspection reports are comprehensive and we're always available to answer questions. Rest assured, you will become intimate with your new home, but most importantly, confident in taking the next step.
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Our Inspection Process
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We start with the Exterior
Gain a solid understanding of the overall condition of the exterior including the cladding, doors, windows, decks, walkways and driveways. Most importantly, our inspection identifies areas of concern, including cracking, damage, rot, grading and potential moisture penetration.
- Attention is paid to the condition of the wall cladding, trim, flashings, doors and windows.
- Walkways, Driveways, Patios are inspected for damage and potential trip hazards.
- Exterior Stairs, Balconies, Decks and Patios are inspected to ensure safe occupant use.
- Inspection includes vegetation, grading, surface drainage and retaining walls that are likely to adversely affect your property.
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Need a new roof? We will tell you.
A trained and unbiased assessment of the condition of the roof condition is vital. Our multi-point roof inspection will provide you with a clear picture of actual condition of the roof because nobody wants a leaky roof!
- Estimated roof age and expected service life of roof provided.
- Attention to vulnerable areas, installation defects and evidence of prior repairs.
- Cracking, damage, ponding and open seams are documented and photographed.
- Inspection includes gutters, downspouts, flashings, skylights and chimneys.
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Does Your House Have Good Bones?
We have experience with stone foundations from the 1700's to contemporary concrete form construction and everything in between. Our inspectors identify potential structural issues including the foundation and framing, and signs of cracking, bowing and damage. Don't let unnoticed crack joists, pocket rot, foundation cracking, floor sag or bowing walls go unnoticed.
- Basements, Crawlspaces and Attics
- Foundation
- Roof, Wall, Floor and Ceiling Structure
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Interior Spaces
Our proprietary software ensures every interior space is rigorously inspected and nothing is overlooked. We pay extra close attention to the ceilings, walls, floors and windows for signs of moisture intrusion, damage and cracking. Defects and safety issues are clearly documented to ensure you know what needs to be repaired and when!
- Walls, Ceilings and Floors
- Steps, Stairways and Railings
- Windows and Doors
- Garage Vehicle Doors and Openers
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Electrical Inspection
Proper assessment of the electrical inspection is crucial to your family's safety, so we methodically inspect each major electrical component. A detailed multi-point inspection is performed at the service drop, service cables, main and all sub panels. Additionally, all accessible wiring, switches, receptacles and lights are inspected. And we'll provide safety and upgrade advice to protect your home and family.
- Location of service disconnect
- Service amperage
- Main and Sub Panels
- Operational testing of GFCIs and AFCIs.
- Presence of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
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Plumbing
Can you imagine flushing over 200,000+ toilets? We can and have. Plumbing issues can be expensive and are often overlooked by homeowners so a home inspection by an inexperienced inspector could end up costing you thousands.
- Interior plumbing, water heaters, fixtures, sinks, tubs, showers and, of course, toilets!
- Identification of cracked pipes, leakage, installation defects and gas leaks.
- Gas piping, valves and appliance connections
- Main water and fuel shut-off valves locations
- Tank and tankless water heaters
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Heating and Cooling Systems
Your home inspector will confirm if your home's heating and cooling systems are operating safely and efficiently. And you'll understand how each system operates, along with recommended maintenance.
- Installed heating equipment
- Installed and central cooling systems
- Distribution systems
- Vents, Flues and Chimneys
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Appliances
We inspect installed appliances so you can be sure they're in working condition before move-in day.
- Ovens, ranges and cooktops
- Installed Microwaves
- Dishwashers
- Waste Disposers
- Refrigerators
- Clothes Washers and Dryers
What we Inspect:
- Attention is paid to the condition of the wall cladding, trim, flashings, doors and windows.
- Walkways, Driveways, Patios are inspected for damage and potential trip hazards.
- Exterior Stairs, Balconies, Decks and Patios are inspected to ensure safe occupant use.
- Inspection includes vegetation, grading, surface drainage and retaining walls that are likely to adversely affect your property.
What we Inspect:
- Estimated roof age and expected service life of roof provided.
- Attention to vulnerable areas, installation defects and evidence of prior repairs.
- Cracking, damage, ponding and open seams are documented and photographed.
- Inspection includes gutters, downspouts, flashings, skylights and chimneys.
What we Inspect:
- Basements, Crawlspaces and Attics
- Foundation
- Roof, Wall, Floor and Ceiling Structure
What we Inspect:
- Walls, Ceilings and Floors
- Steps, Stairways and Railings
- Windows and Doors
- Garage Vehicle Doors and Openers
What we Inspect:
- Location of service disconnect
- Service amperage
- Main and Sub Panels
- Operational testing of GFCIs and AFCIs.
- Presence of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
What Is Inspected:
- Interior plumbing, water heaters, fixtures, sinks, tubs, showers and, of course, toilets!
- Identification of cracked pipes, leakage, installation defects and gas leaks.
- Gas piping, valves and appliance connections
- Main water and fuel shut-off valves locations
- Tank and tankless water heaters
What Is Inspected:
- Installed heating equipment
- Installed and central cooling systems
- Distribution systems
- Vents, Flues and Chimneys
What Is Inspected:
- Ovens, ranges and cooktops
- Installed Microwaves
- Dishwashers
- Waste Disposers
- Refrigerators
- Clothes Washers and Dryers
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Next business day delivery!
A comprehensive report compiling all of your inspector's findings is delivered by email the next business day. Included are a findings summary with cost estimates, reference information for major components inspected, and an in-depth compilation of the exterior, roof and interior space.
Our experience with ValueGuard was amazing. Everyone that we dealt with was so accommodating and our inspector was very knowledgeable and thorough. Buying our first home was a milestone for us, and having ValueGuard there to help us with our inspection made it that much easier. We will definitely be recommending them to family and friends in the future!
Michael and Marissa R. Bryn Mawr, PA
We felt we had to pick a reputable inspection company we could trust. Our Inspector was very professional and took his time to explain everything in detail and answer all our questions. The report was delivered the next day. We had a great experience with ValueGuard. Buying a home has been stressful, but their service and staff made the inspection aspect a breeze.
Mel Van S Philadelphia, PA
Although an inspection can be extremely stressful during the home buying process, Pete allowed it to be more of a learning experience than a stressful one. He educated us with each part of the home that he was inspecting, teaching my husband and I a little bit about every thing. He is so knowledgeable and it gave us comfort knowing how detailed and thorough he was at his job. Would 1000% recommend to any one who is purchasing a home and in need of an inspection!
Natalie E Ivyland, PA
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Don’t regret hiring the wrong company to inspect your home.
Every step of the way, from scheduling to inspection, inspection report delivery and follow up, we strive to make sure you know where you stand with your new home.
We guarantee it!
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