Fee Schedule 

 

Pre-Purchase Home Inspection (Buying) - essential service when buying a home so you know the properties condition and can make an informed decision whether to move forward or not.  

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Single Family Home 

• $375 and up (based on square footage and foundation type)

• Includes complimentary Infrared camera scan

 

Townhomes/Condos

• $350 and up (based on square footage) 

• Includes complimentary Infrared camera scan  

 

Pre-Listing Home Inspection (Selling) - recommended for getting your home ready to market so there are no major surprises when prospective buyer's have their home inspection. 

• Starting at $375 and up (based on square footage and foundation type)  

• Includes complimentary Infrared camera scan.  

• Receive a discount on your buyer's inspection when you use us again!

 

Re-inspection Fee - have us back out to the property to verify that repairs have been performed correctly.

• $125-175  

                               

Radon testing

 

• 48 hours of continuous monitoring.  Results are emailed same day as end of testing.  Equipment: Sun Nuclear 1028 and 1028 XP (calibrated annually). 

• $200 with a home inspection

• $225-$250 (Stand-alone) Varies based on location. 

 

Mold testing

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• $200 with a home inspection (2 air samples minimum) 

• $50 per additional sample (air and swabs)

• $325 stand alone testing - includes 2 air samples, infrared camera scan for source moisture and humidity readings.

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International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants (IAC2) and EPA protocols followed

 

Infrared Thermography  

• $175 - focus is on moisture detection, insulation deficiencies, and potential electrical overheating problems

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What's included in the inspection?  A home inspection is a visual evaluation of the major systems in the house including structure, roof, exterior, heating/cooling, plumbing, electrical and the interior. As long as it's safe and accessible I'll walk on roofs, enter attics and crawl spaces, remove access panels and operate equipment. I'll look at every room in the house using the Standards of Practice of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. 

 

May I attend the inspection?  Absolutely.  Your welcome to attend the entire inspection.  However, we recommend that you arrive within the last hour of the inspection to do a walk-through of the property and to go over any significant findings, and general home maintenance items.  This keeps our focus on the task at hand and saves your time as a home inspection can be long and tedious.  

 

How much advanced notice do you need?  As soon as possible after you're binding on the property.  Please try not to wait until the end of your due-diligence period as I'm usually booked within 24-48 hours.   

 

How do I prepare for the inspection? It's the seller's responsibility to get the house ready for the inspection. The seller should:

• Have all utilities turned on (water, gas, electric).  If utilities are off upon arrival we will charge the property owner $125 for a return trip.

• Have all gas appliances ready to run with pilot lights turned on.

• Clear access to areas like attics, crawl spaces, electric panels and furnaces.

• Unlock areas such as storage closets, fence gates, electric panels and crawl space hatches.

• Remove pets from the property, or secure them so they are not free to roam.

 

When will the report be ready?  Normally within 12-24 hours after the inspection via email.  When scheduling please let me know of your deadline. More often than naught, you'll receive your report the same day. 

 

What if the inspection reveals problems?  I may find things that weren't expected. That's what you want, right? No house is perfect, not even new construction. The report is not a seller's "Must-Fix" list; it's just an impartial reporting of conditions giving you clear direction for what should be done about each problem. Every situation is different.  It's up to you and your real estate agent to decide how to proceed after the inspection.

 

Do you offer a guarantee?  Yes!  I stand behind my solid reputation and my ability to serve you, the client, with a money back guarantee.  If your not satisfied with my inspection I'll refund you the inspection fee. Just know that something can look just fine during the inspection and still break tomorrow.  I do my best to give you the most thorough inspection possible, but I'm human. There is no way that anyone could find all the defects in a house in only a 3-4 hour period.  Keep in mind that the purpose of the inspection is to find major problems that would keep you from purchasing the house, not to find every small maintenance item.  Please read my inspection agreement and the InterNACHI Standards of Practice for more information on the limitations of an inspection.

 

Will SMHI perform or manage any repair work?  No.  That would be a direct conflict of interest.  No home inspection company should perform or be directly related to a business that does.  

 

Are you licensed/insured?  Georgia doesn't have specific licensing requirements to be a home inspector.  However, my business is licensed by the State and local jurisdiction. I do carry General Liability and Errors and Omissions insurance as well. 

 

Are you certified?  Yes.  I'm a full member of INACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors); the largest and most respected professional home inspection society in the industry.  I'm also required to maintain my membership with 24 hours of continuing education every year so that I stay up to date on new technology and trends.  

 

What if I have questions later?  Your understanding of the home is my highest priority. You can ask questions for as long as you own your home. There's no charge as long as I can answer by phone or e-mail without coming back out to the property.