A Building and Home Inspection Service By Larry Cerro

A Premier Technical Organization Serving the Inspection Needs of…

HOME BUYERS, SELLERS & OWNERS

REAL ESTATE INVESTORS

ATTORNEYS

REAL ESTATE BROKERS

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

INSURANCE COMPANIES

APPRAISERS

We provide an unbiased, educationally oriented inspection of from 3-8 hours. It is delivered on site in our 300-page Home Book format, or as a comprehensive narrative report, which is generally completed within 48 hours.  We encourage client participation and welcome all questions.

SERVING

THE BUYER

Change the way you look at a home forever.  Protect your future and probably most important investment.  Feel confident that you fully understand the condition and operation of the property.  Learn facts on sight along with remedial and preventive maintenance suggestions.  By accompanying the inspector, you will receive a complete education in what to look for when home buying.

THE SELLER

Analyze the big picture and discover how to successfully market your property and gain the competitive edge.  Distinguish the amenities and improvements of your home from other listings.  Your willingness to have your home inspected can convince the most skeptical buyer.  Help that buyer feel secure in understanding the value of your home and justify the purchase price.  Avoid those last minute deal killers.  Most importantly, build your credibility by providing full disclosure.

THE HOMEOWNER

Your most important investment is probably your home.  Understand its operation more completely than ever and make sure you are maintaining it properly.  Identify potential problems before they become major ones; you can often cut the cost of repairs by making them before serious damage occurs.  Discover hidden elements in your home that might be potentially hazardous to your family's health.

THE ATTORNEY

Expedite your real estate cases and, in your fiduciary relationship, protect your client to the greatest possible extent.  You are more assured of full disclosure through an inspection.  In the event that a case is scheduled for litigation, our company provides consultation and expert witness service. 

THE REALTOR

A reputation takes a lifetime to build and a day to destroy.  Protect yours by reinforcing the trust your client's place in you.  Our goal is to protect all parties concerned and to make them feel more secure when a house is purchased or sold.  Establish your credibility, and build life-long client relationships by providing the fullest disclosure possible.

THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

Preclude unforeseen repairs that might arise after the sale of a house by evaluating the condition of the property.  The financial institution can lend with confidence, avoiding embarrassing or costly situations where the buyer's budget cannot accommodate mortgage payments plus repairs and maintenance costs.

THE INVESTOR

You want to know what you're getting for your money.  Become aware of potential problems and liabilities.  As landlord, it would be wise to have the condition of the investment evaluated regularly to detect minor problems before they become a major expense.

THE INSURANCE COMPANY

By obtaining an impartial third party forensic analysis when investigating claims, all parties feel more comfortable with the process.

THE APPRAISER

The new HUD guidelines require that you identify those items that could affect the value of the property through adverse conditions.  Don't base these evaluations upon a five-minute walk-through.  Protect the lender and borrower by insisting upon a detailed, multi-hour inspection as part of the purchase process.

OUR INSPECTIONS INCLUDE:

Exterior Drainage

Roof, Flashing, Chimney and Fireplace

Exterior Walls, Siding, Masonry

Foundation

Windows, Doors, and Screens

Electrical

Plumbing

Heating

Air Conditioning

Crawl Space

Attic

Stairs

Floors, Walls, Ceilings

Insulation

Moisture and Leaks

Garage and Drive

Ventilation

Bathrooms

Decks

Gutters and Downspouts

Painting

Also Available:

Wind Mitigation Inspections

Four Points Inspections

Pools & Spas

Sprinklers

Litigation Consultation

New Construction

One Year Warranty Inspections

Outbuildings

Radon

Environmental

Synthetic Stucco

LP siding

Sick Building Investigations

Lead Testing

Energy Audits

Well Water

Choose between our HomePro Inspection format which includes our 300 page HOMEBOOK customized to each individual inspection, or a comprehensive, narrative report covering all systems that make up a building. Both systems are more than a checklist, which we feel is not complete enough, omitting explanations of the evaluations and recommendations.  Our initial field sheets contain over 600 areas of inspection, which we then compile into a written report.  Our reports evaluate materials and systems, often estimating their useful remaining lives and recommending a maintenance schedule for them on a priority basis, and often providing energy tips and code related information.  The reports highlight the good features as well as those needing attention.