Reliable Home Inspections, LLC   has been a licensed home inspection Business for the Valdosta, Ga area for the past 12 years. I have performed thousands of residential and commercial inspections during that time.   I am a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors [ASHI].  Members of ASHI are trained and held to the highest of professional standards and codes of conduct and I am proud to be a member of the largest and most prestigious home inspection organization in the world.      

My inspection business comes from many sources such as mortgage lenders, builders, attorneys, investors, real estate companies, the internet and yellow pages but most importantly from word of mouth from previous inspection clients.  Because of this diversity of business referrals, I am able to pledge my complete loyalty to each of my clients and to them alone.     

My inspection service extends beyond the Valdosta area to an approximate 50 mile radius of Valdosta.  I inspect new construction, pre-owned homes, manufactured homes, light commercial properties, condominiums, and apartment buildings.  Conventionally listed real estate, for sale by owner [FSBO], investment property, repossessions and foreclosures are all common in my inspection business.  I have conducted numerous inspections for military clients who were stationed at locations such as England, Germany, Alaska and Hawaii through use of the internet who have never seen the property.  

THE INSPECTION

A home is comprised of a large number of major systems or components as well as minor components that are included in the inspection.  The ASHI standards of practice are used to define the duty, conditions and limitations for each inspection and may be viewed at www.homeinspector.org/standard-of-practice  [Light commercial inspections are defined by the ASTM E-2018-01 guide for property condition assessment and may be viewed at www.astm.org/Standards/E2018.htm   ].

My mission is to tell you everything you need to know about a home before you purchase it however the following list broadly outlines the major systems and components that are inspected.

• ROOF STRUCTURE, ROOF COVERING
• VENTILATION/INSULATION
• FOUNDATION & UNDERSTRUCTURE
• ELECTRICAL SERVICE, PANELS AND DEVICES
• PLUMBING & HOT WATER HEATER
• HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS
• BATHROOMS
• CHIMNEY & FIREPLACE
• TRIM, FASCIA, SOFFITT, & SIDING
• KITCHEN & APPLIANCES
• WINDOWS & DOORS
• BEDROOMS
• PORCHES, COVERED PATIOS & DECKS
• GARAGE & GARAGE DOOR (S)
• GUTTERING & FLASHINGS
• SAFETY ISSUES

Color digital pictures are taken for every inspection and are used to illustrate a defect or deficiency that is brought forward in the report and clients are always encouraged to be present.

THE INSPECTION REPORT

The most common inspection format you will receive in this area is a purchased software checklist with multiple pictures inserted.   My inspection reports are in a narrative format that is created uniquely for each home I inspect. It discusses each issue in easy to understand language and is supported by color photos so that all parties involved understand the report.  

All of the Inspection Summaries include a general comments section that lists the age, size, condition and manufacturer of the major systems such heating and air, plumbing, electrical, structural, roof cover, siding, and insulation/ventilation, etc.  This is done so that you have the most information possible about those systems and components that may incur significant repair/replacement costs going forward even though they are currently functioning normally.

The inspection report is emailed to you typically the same day of the inspection.  The report has four parts that include the narrative report with photos, general comments, additional information regarding the inspection and a copy of the pre-inspection agreement. 

CLICK HERE FOR AN INSPECTION REPORT EXAMPLE

CLICK HERE FOR AN INSPECTION REPORT EXAMPLE

CLICK HERE FOR AN INSPECTION REPORT EXAMPLE

PRE-INSPECTION AGREEMENT

A pre-inspection agreement is standard protocol for any knowledgeable, professional and reputable inspector.  This agreement provides the client[s] with important information regarding the home inspection so that the client understands what to expect from the inspection.  It also provides him or her with the opportunity to ask questions about the inspections.

CLICK HERE FOR A PRE-INSPECTION AGREEMENT

The cost of an inspection can vary depending on several major factors such as the size of a home, the age, the location and the type foundation but cost should never be the most important factor in choosing a home inspector.  Is the lowest cost inspector really what you want for perhaps the largest expenditure of your life time?  An inspectors experience, reputation, credentials, reporting methodology and professional affiliations that require continuing education are much more significant factors that should be considered in choosing an Inspector.

Choosing the most qualified inspector is a much better approach to choosing an inspector so...

WHY CHOOSE RELIABLE HOME INSPECTIONS LLC?

• I have a 30 year back ground in the maintenance, design and operation of systems and components equal to and much more sophisticated than those found in a home

• I achieved the certified real estate inspector designation from the National Association of Home Inspectors in 2006 after being tested under supervision and was a member of this nationally respected home inspection organization for 12 years.  I am now a member of ASHI which is considered the best and largest home inspection organization in the world. These organizations require me to complete continuing education each year to maintain my certification and membership.  I have access to tremendous home inspection material and expert advice from ASHI as well as the latest information regarding home construction and inspection.   The publications and member resources keep me informed on the latest information regarding home construction and related topics

• I achieved certified status from the Home Inspection Foundation online in 2005 through an online exam

• I have sub contracted one complete home and personally built several large buildings including the plumbing, electrical and roofing components of the structures.  Docks, boat houses, decks, and other smaller structures are too numerous to list

• I have had an article published in a national home inspection magazine publication

• My business has stood the test of time as a home inspector in the Valdosta area for close to 12 years and I have performed thousands of residential and commercial inspections.  My business has continued to grow even in hard economic times we have faced because of my loyalty to my clients, passion for my work and good reputation.  I have never compromised my ethics by doing repair work behind one of my inspections or making my inspection business a sideline to something else

• My reports are emailed the same day of the inspection with color digital photos.  It is in narrative form rather than a checklist so that all parties can understand the issues and the information is disseminated as quickly as possible.

• I have traveled to many multiple day training seminars to receive advanced home inspection training in cities such as Orlando, FL, Montgomery, AL and Atlanta, GA.  I completed a 100 hour course in Home Inspection offered by Allied Business School in 2005.  I have established a reference library in my office on many subjects regarding home inspection and have the American Society of Home Inspectors as an information resource

• I have a Bachelors degree in Business Management from Valdosta State University that has helped me to be a better communicator in my report writing and take an analytical approach to my inspections

• I can usually schedule an inspection within 24 hours and deliver the report within that same time frame.  

• I am a Vietnam war era veteran so I am grateful to the military veterans and provide active duty vets with a discount in appreciation for their service to our country.