SERVICES PROVIDED
§ All inspections personally performed by Ron Morrison§ Reports filed exclusively by Ron Morrison§ Complete home inspections average between 2-4 hours on site for a typical 1,500 - 2,000 square foot house. May incorporate the use of a helper that only disassembles and reassembles components inspected with comprimising the quality of the inspection.§ Ron Morrison schedules only 2 inspections per day to insure quality customer service§ Printed Inspection Reports are generally 40+ pages in length§ Reports include:o Deficiencies Notedo Inspection Protocolso Model and Serial Numberso Operating Pressures and Temperatureso Appropriate Maintenance Suggestionso Summary of items which are included in the verbiage of the Baton Rouge Board of Realtors Standard Contract addressing seller mandated repairs§ Encourage customer's presence on the site of inspection for verbal summary and visual picture of noted items
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Areas
Covered in Complete Home Inspection
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Description
of Inspection
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Roof |
General condition, application, related flashing systems, chimneys |
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Exterior |
Condition of exterior cladding systems, checks in high risk areas with non-intrusive moisture meter, finish floor/water entry issues, telegraphing of structural issues to exterior cladding and trim |
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Structure |
All visible structure components and concealed evidence as it manifests itself and other visible building products |
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Plumbing |
Interior/exterior fixtures for condition and function, visible supply and drain pipes, putting as much outflow on the exit drain as possible |
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Electrical |
All electrical panel boxes, condition of breakers to wire size compatibility and number and types of circuits, all accessible outlets for correct wiring, dangerous electrical splices |
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Heating and Air |
Condition of heat exchanger, electric systems in the power supply, affix Freon gauges, take amperage and temperature readings of outside units, visually and electronically check conditions of coils and components |
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Interior |
Operation of all accessible windows and doors, general condition of flooring, walls, ceilings, and fixtures |
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Appliances |
Run each appliance through cycle, check thermostat set points, visually inspect condition |
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Grounds |
Check issues relating to structure |
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Other
Inspections Available
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Description
of Inspection
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Complete Mechanical Inspection |
This is an inspection done to the same guidelines as the complete home inspection, excluding the roof, exterior, interior, and ground portions |
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Condo Inspection |
Includes all complete home inspection issues except roof, exterior, and grounds |
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Warranty Inspection |
Done to the inspection certifications of the warranty companies; less intrusive in detail, basically addressing the main components of the major systems; this inspection does not include disassembly of components, inspection of the items not included in the warranty company coverage parameters and safety issues
*Ron Morrison is authorized to do inspections for any warranty company including Prestige, HMS, Homeguard, and American Home Shield |