Set your listing up for success.
A pre-listing home inspection is a positive and valuable sales tool used by savvy sellers and listing agents; too often overlooked. A pre-listing inspection performed by one of our friendly and experienced inspectors puts you in the driver's seat moving forward; knowing there won't be major surprises identified by your buyer's home inspector.
A home inspection with the ValueGuard logo on it sets your listing apart from all the others. By teaming up with the area's most respected home inspection company, you are providing potential buyers a trusted, valuable understanding of the condition of your home.
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Our Inspection Process
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Interior Inspection
Don't let deferred maintenance turn away potential buyers. Our proprietary software is designed to ensure every interior space is rigorously inspected. Nothing is overlooked. This means you can address items now, many at a minor expense. Fewer items on your buyer's home inspection report equals less stress and aggravation for you.
- Walls, Ceilings and Floors
- Steps, Stairways and Railings
- Windows and Doors
- Garage Vehicle Doors and Openers
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Exterior Inspection
Curb appeal is important for a quick sale. Start by putting your best foot forward and tackle issues that turn off potential buyers. Understand what issues will likely be identified during your buyer's home inspection, reduce potential major surprises, and have the upper hand during negotiations. Our inspection will identify exterior defects and potential safety concerns, putting you in the best position to close the deal.
- Condition of the Wall Cladding, Trim, Flashings, Doors and Windows
- Walkways, Driveways, Patios inspected for damage and potential trip hazards
- Exterior Stairs, Balconies, Decks and Patios inspected to ensure safe occupant use
- Inspection includes Vegetation, Grading, Surface Drainage and Retaining Walls
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Roof Inspection
Unfortunately many roofers know how to exploit the fact that most homeowners do not know much about their roof. Our professional roof inspection is unbiased, which means we have nothing to sell, notably a new roof you don't need. We systematically go over the entire roofing system.
- 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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Electrical Inspection
Gain a better understanding of the condition of the electrical system before listing. A detailed multi-point inspection is performed at the service drop, service cables, main and all sub panels. Accessible wiring, switches, receptacles and lights are inspected. Ensure lights and outlets are working and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in the proper locations.
- 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 Inspection
A thorough inspection of the plumbing system, water heater and fixtures. Identify issues such as leaks, which allows you to address prior to listing.
- 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 Valve locations
- Tank and Tankless Water Heaters
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Heating and Cooling Systems
Your home inspector will ensure your home's heating and cooling systems are in proper operating condition. Gain a better understanding of how each system operates, as well as recommended maintenance for safe and efficient heating and cooling.
- Installed Heating equipment
- Installed and Central Cooling systems
- Distribution systems
- Vents, Flues and Chimneys
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Structure
Nothing will "kill" a deal faster than a major structural surprise. Your inspector will identify visual structural issues. Signs of cracking, bowing and damage are identified, along with recommendations with how to properly proceed. Our experience with everything from stone foundations to modern concrete for construction and everything in between is unmatched.
- Basements, Crawlspaces and Attics
- Foundation
- Roof, Wall, Floor, and Ceiling Structure
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Appliances
Installed appliances are inspected for basic operation. Document your appliances are in working condition.
- Ovens, Ranges, and Cooktops
- Installed Microwaves
- Dishwashers
- Waste Disposers
- Refrigerators
- Clothes Washers and Dryers
What Is Inspected
- Walls, Ceilings and Floors
- Steps, Stairways and Railings
- Windows and Doors
- Garage Vehicle Doors and Openers
What Is Inspected:
- Condition of the Wall Cladding, Trim, Flashings, Doors and Windows
- Walkways, Driveways, Patios inspected for damage and potential trip hazards
- Exterior Stairs, Balconies, Decks and Patios inspected to ensure safe occupant use
- Inspection includes Vegetation, Grading, Surface Drainage and Retaining Walls
What Is Inspected:
- 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
- Location of Service Disconnect
- Service Amperage
- Main and Sub Panels
- Operational testing of GFCIs and AFCIs
- Presence of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- 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 Valve 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:
- Basements, Crawlspaces and Attics
- Foundation
- Roof, Wall, Floor, and Ceiling Structure
What Is Inspected:
- Ovens, Ranges, and Cooktops
- Installed Microwaves
- Dishwashers
- Waste Disposers
- Refrigerators
- Clothes Washers and Dryers
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It's said, "a picture is worth a thousand words". A great home inspection report has both.
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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.
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