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Inspection Types Offered

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Buyer/Seller Inspection:

This type of inspection is done during the sale of a property. For the buyer, the inspection is done in order to detect any potential problems that may be present prior to buying the home. For the seller, it’s an excellent tool to determine what issues may need to be rectified prior to placing the home on the market to help assure a smooth transaction. it gives both the buyer and the seller a solid perspective of the condition of the home and what potential issues may be present.

Commercial Building Inspection:

This type of inspection is done during the sale of a cmmercial building or property. For the buyer, the inspection is done in order to detect any potential problems that may be present prior to buying the property. For the seller, it’s an excellent tool to determine what issues may need to be rectified prior to placing the property on the market to help assure a smooth transaction. it gives both the buyer and the seller a solid perspective of the condition of the property and what potential issues may be present.

Condo and Town Home Inspection:

Having your purchase agreement accepted by a seller starts a wave of activity that must be accomplished before you can close escrow on your new condominium.

A home inspection is a major contingency and it’s your responsibility to hire a licensed home inspector to go over the entire property and give you a detailed description of the unit, its operating systems and the building. The walls you share with neighbors, your floors, ceilings and internal systems are your responsibility and you must be sure they are in good order.

Home Protection Inspection:

Home inspections are important for home buyers and sellers, as well as home owners. Although they may be most crucial for home buyers, even those who have owned homes for many years may need to have a home inspection done every once in a while to ensure that everything is fine. Home inspections are important and should never be overlooked, even with new construction properties.

Home Warranty Inspection:

This type of inspection is usually done for newly built homes whose home warranty is about to expire. It is important because it allows the new home owner to identify any problems with the house before the end of the warranty so that the builder can make repairs at his expense.

Multiple Unit Inspection:

This type of inspection is done during the sale of a multiple unit property. For the buyer, the inspection is done in order to detect any potential problems that may be present prior to buying the multiple unit property. For the seller, it’s an excellent tool to determine what issues may need to be rectified prior to placing the multiple unit property on the market to help assure a smooth transaction. it gives both the buyer and the seller a solid perspective of the condition of the multiple unit property and what potential issues may be present.

Structural Pest Inspection:

The inspection of possible pest infestation is necessary because, if left undetected, the damage could be quite costly and a general pain to resolve. Sound View Home Inspections is certified by the State of Washington to provide pest inspection services.

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Thermal Imaging Inspection:

Thermal imaging relies heavily on infrared technology. After completing the necessary arrangements, a home inspector will be dispatched to the property you intend to purchase with moisture detection equipment. Using an infrared imaging device, they are able to pinpoint areas on the floor and walls where moisture leaks through. Along with moisture issues it also reveals hot/cold spots around windows and doors, overheating wiring and breakers. It will also detect poorly insulated areas of the home and pest infestations inside the walls of the home.

Water Testing Inspection:

This is sometimes overlooked but it is important that we test for coliform bacteria, arsenic & nitrates for private wells. These bacteria, if found, can be fatal and for this reason water well testing is an important type of home inspection especially in the Puget Sound region.

Pre Buyer/Seller Inspection:

As the seller, many people think that only the home buyer has a home inspection upon buying the home. However, the seller can benefit from a pre-listing inspection because it avoids unnecessary problems down the road. If you’re selling your home, consider getting pre-listing home inspection services. You may be surprised to learn that 55% of Sound View Home Inspections home inspections are sellers’ inspections.

Included:

- Washington State License #713

- Ownership – Sound View Home Inspections is locally owned and operated

- Wide Service Area – Greater Puget Sound area, our inspectors go where you need them.

- Fast Turnaround for Inspection Reports – Gives you access to the information you need in order to move forward with the transaction within 3-5 days.