Residential Inspection
Customers who purchase a residential inspection will be given a detailed inspection report with pictures within 24 hours of the inspection. Ridgetop thoroughly inspects all major components of the property and advises clients about any future anticipated maintenance as well as any safety related items.
Exterior
General: Wall coverings, decks, patios, porches, retaining walls, garages, landscaping, grading, window wells, driveway, sidewalk, stairs, handrails, and vegetation near the house.
Roof: Roof covering materials, plumbing vents, flashings, chimneys, gutters, and downspouts.
Foundation & Structures: Foundation material, floor structure, wall structure, and basement flooring.
Interior
General: Attic & insulation/ventilation, stairs, handrails, doors, fireplaces and/or wood burning devices, flooring, doors, windows, ventilation, walls, ceilings, basement or crawl space, plumbing, utility sinks, and laundry area.
Plumbing: Sump pumps, water supply piping material, water source, sewage system type, water heater source, water heater capacity, temperature/pressure release valve on the water heater, kitchen/bathroom sinks, toilets, shower/bathtubs, and location of the water shutoff.
Kitchen: Counter, cabinets, range, oven, and refrigerator.
HVAC: Functional test of heating and/or cooling systems, thermostat, thermostat location, and heating source.
Electrical: Service amperage, main electrical panel, overcurrent protection, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), switches, fixtures, and receptacles.
Benefits of a Pre-Listing Inspection
Pre-listing inspections are not normally done, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be. A pre-listing inspection makes sellers aware of any issues that may arise upfront before determining a listing price AND before negotiating. By fixing issues BEFORE a price is settled on, you can account for any repairs in your listing price. If you are a seller and do not want to fix these issues, you can disclose the information to the buyer. The information provided to the buyer will make them aware of any issues identified, which gives them more facts to work with. Pre-listing inspections can also help real estate professionals when marketing the home because the more information the agent can provide, the more they can reinforce the sellers asking price.
Some benefits of a pre-listing inspection:
Reduce time on the market
Avoid unexpected issues
Allow repairs to be built into the cost
Extra time to do repairs at a reasonable cost
Add selling points
Reassure the buyer
Professional report can be given to your buyer