Heflin Inspection performs three types of home inspections. Each is important, and discounts are available when ordering two or more together.

Termite Inspection
A termite inspection is another name for a Wood-Destroying Organisms report. A WDO report covers termites and other wood-destroying organisms, like carpenter ants and fungi. It also reports on "conditions conducive" to wood-destroying organisms (e.g. earth-to-wood contact, excessive moisture, or improper grading).

The inspection is based entirely on visible evidence, non-destructive, and does not guarantee structural soundness or guarantee against future infestations.

When we perform an inspection, we are careful to determine presence or absence of visible evidence of infestation. We inspect those areas which are readily accessible and where infestation is most likely to occur. We will not break apart, dismantle or remove anything.

Our examinations are both brief and thorough. We identify evidence of any previous treatments or infestations, the presence of any wood-destroying organisms, and any damage any wood-destroying organisms have already caused. We also note any structural conditions that make the structure vulnerable to attack.

Roof Inspection
A professional roof inspection is important to assure the structural integrity of a building. Roofs are intended to be leak-free and water-tight. Sunlight, weather, surrounding tree cover, and maintenance (or lack thereof) all influence a roof's condition.

When inspecting a roof, we check the roof framing or truss system to determine its soundness, and we assess the condition of the deck, sheathing, and roof covering.

During the interior inspection, we look for water stains on the ceiling, walls, around fireplaces or chimneys, and in the general area of roof junctures. Careful interior inspection may uncover many roof defects.

Although most leaks tend to occur in typical and predictable places, it often takes a professional inspector's training and experience to discover roof issues that lead to serious structural problems.

Property Inspection
A residential property inspection is a complete investigation of a home. We begin by inspecting the property grounds and building exterior. We inspect the interior by starting at the lowest elevation and finishing in the attic.

Typically, the inspection lasts about two hours and comprises visual inspections of these major areas:

Building Interior - Walls, floors, ceilings, doors, fireplaces, leakage stains, handrail safety, windows, and skylights.

Building Exterior - Siding, trim, porches, decks, retaining walls, patios, garage, driveway, chimneys, drainage, gutters, and walkways.

Building Overall - Structure, roof, heating, electrical, plumbing, attic, kitchen, baths, and foundations.

Someone must be present at the time of inspection, but we recommend that homeowners themselves accompany our inspectors so that we can explain the conditions and answer questions as we progress through our tour.