What to expect from a Better Inspect home inspection

  • Full interior and exterior analysis

  • Roof and structural integrity

  • Insulation, ventilation, HVAC

  • Fuel and electrical systems

  • Plumbing and water control systems

  • Appliances and environmental systems

Where we’re available

  • Alabama

  • California

  • Colorado

  • Florida

  • Georgia

  • Maryland

  • Massachusetts

  • Michigan

  • New Jersey

  • New York

  • North Carolina

  • Ohio

  • Oregon

  • South Carolina

  • Tennessee

  • Texas

  • Washington

  • Washington D.C.

Our services

  • Available in:
    Alabama - starting at: ($370)
    California - starting at: ($410)
    Colorado starting at: ($400)
    Florida - starting at: ($360)
    Georgia - starting at: ($385)
    Maryland - starting at: ($435)
    Michigan - starting at: ($390)
    New Jersey - starting at: ($385)
    New York - starting at: ($510)
    North Carolina - starting at: ($460)
    Ohio - starting at: ($435)
    Oregon - starting at: ($435)
    South Carolina - starting at: ($385)
    Texas - starting at: ($390)
    Virginia - starting at: ($400)
    Washington - starting at: ($385)
    Washington D.C. - starting at: ($460)
    pricing reflects SFH

    • A Home Inspection is a visual inspection of all accessible exterior and interior structural and mechanical systems of the home, including:

    • Roof*, Foundation, Interior + Exterior Structure, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating/Cooling, Major Appliances​

    • Inspectors carry 13 ft ladder. If they cannot safely access the roof due to height, pitch, or weather, they use binoculars. An inspection of a flat roof that we can't access w/ 13 ft. ladder is outside the scope of our inspection. ​A roofing specialist is recommended in these instances.

    • Fireplaces are included in our Home Inspection, but we are not fireplace specialists. We recommend hiring a specialist for a more detailed chimney inspection.

    • Examines evidence of past and/or current infestations of termites and other wood destroying organisms.

    • Covers common interior and exterior entry points and other areas where these insects congregate

    • Determines if your home’s radon gas exceeds action levels established by the Environmental Protection Agency

    • Test remains in the home for a minimum of 48 hours.

    • Inspects sewer line from home to public connection.

    • Camera is inserted and moved along to look for any blockages or issues, pinpointing location and depth of troubled area(s)

    • Report includes high-resolution digital still photos

    • While a deck is evaluated as part of general home inspection, it mainly covers the general condition and safety

    • Deck inspection reports on the condition of joists, footings, and beams using the American Wood Council’s “Guide For Code Acceptance”

    • Assessment includes interior/exterior inspection of the home for mold and conditions conducive for growth, interior infrared scans, air sampling for airborne spore levels, and laboratory testing

    • Report includes laboratory data and analysis on the types and quantity of mold spores in your home

    • Septic: determines septic tank composition, evaluates water level, back baffle, and flow from home to tank

    • Checks pump, floats, and alarms

    • Checks for cracks/voids in tank and locates absorption area using county records

    • In NJ, the Septic Inspection includes pumping the tank up to 1,000 gallons

    • Well Potability: A water sample is collected and tested for things such as bacteria, nitrates + nitrites, pH, and turbidity.

    • Common outbuildings include detached garages, work sheds with electricity, sheds or garages with living space, barns, and pool houses

    • A visual inspection of surrounding patio, cleaning systems, and circulation systems, including any accessories such as diving boards, waterfalls, covers, etc.

    • Checks for visible water leaks to ensure proper zone operation

    • Inspects service and supply piping, isolation and drain valve and backflow and zone devices

    • Also inspect the control panel, sprinkler heads and sensors

    • 4 Point: Examines the 4 major systems (Roof, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC) in an older home and ensures the systems they are in good working condition

    • Wind mitigation: Documents building techniques implemented to protect against intense wind and which improvements are needed

  • Question for clients: Is the tank in use? Does it have pipes running to the heating system?

    • YES, IT IS ACTIVE: A tank tightness test uses acoustic signals to determine if there are leaks in the tank

    • NO, IT IS NOT ACTIVE: A soil test determines if contamination exists in the soil and how much the cost of soil remediation may be.

    • I DON’T KNOW IF IT’S ACTIVE: A tank search inspection will show if there is a buried tank on the property and determine whether the tank is actively in use.