Home Inspex

read moreSince 2004 Home Inspex, LLC has been providing thorough and professional home inspections and light commercial inspections in Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Glen Allen and surrounding areas Virginia. Our goal is to give our clients the best inspection services experience possible. Our great online reviews reflect our commitment to our clients. We hope this website will be helpful. Please contact us regarding your property inspection needs. Thank you for stopping by! A home inspection is most often provided for somebody that's buying a house.

read moreWhat's covered in a home inspection? Does a home inspection include "everything"? These questions are very common, and it's not surprising because a home inspection is a specialized inspection that's rarely needed. While a home inspection is thorough, it doesn't include "everything". A home inspection must be conducted according to specific standards. Since we are Virginia licensed in home inspection by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), and members of he American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), our inspections are guided by their Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

read moreAir sampling for mold is quick, non destructive and provides a quantitative and objective air quality assessment, which can be very useful when conducting an indoor air quality investigation for mold. Air quality analysis sampling involves using air cassettes that collect airborne particles that are impacted on a slide within the cassette. Our calibrated air sampling equipment will pull a specific volume of air, typically 75 liters (15 liters/minute X 5 minutes). Then the samples are delivered to the lab for analysis.

read moreBuying a new house is very exciting! But who is representing your interests at this important time? Even though a house is new, it can have incomplete items, leaks or other problems. Getting a home inspection on your new house will put it through it's paces. Did you know that even though the county provides inspections, they likely will not enter and inspect the crawlspace, or operate the heating cooling and plumbing fixtures, among other things. Buying a new house without an inspection is like buying a new car without taking a test drive first.

read moreOur home inspection reports are very detailed, yet easy to understand. We use a narrative style of reporting, which is easier to understand than reports that primarily use checked boxes. Color pictures in our reports help to see and understand deficiencies. Below are sample reports from different types of properties. Please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to working with you!

read moreThis technology has been used widely in military and industrial applications, and now it's available to you, at your house or business, at a very competitive price. An infrared thermal camera is a unique camera that "sees" heat like our eyes see light. It reads the surface temperature of the objects being viewed. After seeing thermal images most people are amazed to see the world of heat we live in. Look at the thermal pictures on this page and you'll notice the information that thermal imaging provides that can't be obtained otherwise.

read moreBelow is an excellent article from a fellow American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) inspector. The following tips will help the inspection go as smoothly as possible and likely reduce your liability, stress, and promote closure to the sale. Although it's not the famous cry of Paul Revere, preparation is needed. In years past, the real estate Market was so hot that many buyers were waiving the home inspection in order to present a more attractive contract. If the buyer did have a home inspection, it was informational only, as sellers were offering no concessions as a result.

read moreAre the utilities on, with all shut off valves turned on, electric breakers turned on, and all pilot lights lit (if applicable)? If the house is vacant this is particularly important to verify. This includes the electricity and water, and may also include gas, propane or oil (in older houses). For home buyers make sure to schedule your home inspection as soon as your contract has been ratified. We encourage our clients to accompany us during the inspection. You should feel free to ask any questions you may have during the inspection process.