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Cornerstone Home Inspection Services
Martinez, CA 94553
ph: 925-691-5690
fax: 925-691-5690
alt: 707-363-2418
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Inspection Overview
Our property inspection is a visual evaluation of every accessible area of the structure and lot. Components and systems are tested not only to ensure that they function as intended, but to evaluate if they've been installed properly and to assess their condition.
Our building experience helps us find issues that even the keenest observer may not identify, our inspection thoroughness enables us to spot items that are frequently overlooked, and our forensic inspections have taught us a great deal about how and why defects occur.
Our number one concern is the health and safety of our clients and those who would occupy the residence. So our inspection is a health and safety inspection first and foremost.
Areas Inspected
Roof
Roof covering, flashing & counter flashing, plumbing and secondary vents, gutters, downspouts and subterranean transition piping, drip edges, skylights, chimney and flue.
Attics
Rafters, joists, purlins and collar ties, truss systems, under-side of sheathing, primary flashing and underlayment (if applicable), wiring, insulation, ventilation, firewall systems, H.V.A.C. ducting, plumbing, and mechanical items.
Plumbing and Fixtures
Water supply & drainage lines, drain slope and fasteners, connections - clean outs and traps, sanitary systems, sinks, faucets, bathtubs & showers, toilets, wet bars, ice-maker lines, hose bibs etc..
Heating and Cooling Systems
Furnace, air conditioner, refrigerant lines, service disconnect, supply & cold air return ductwork, air filtration system, and overall system evaluation
Foundation, Structure & Crawlspace
Foundation walls & slabs, bolts & seismic attachments, lower base framing, floor joists, posts & piers, girders, sub-floor, insulation, ventilation, moisture barriers, any plumbing-electrical-mechanical equipment present
Sewer Lateral
Material & size identification, location, rough slope, length, depth, tie-ins, blockages, damaged sections, bellys, leakage, root intrusion and city tie-in condition.
Electrical Systems
Service entrance mast-weather head-cleat, service panel, branch auxiliary panel, breakers or fuses, switches and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding and bonding system, GFCI & AFCI conformation
Interior
Walls, floors & floor coverings, ceilings, trim, doors, windows, stairs-handrails-banisters, lights, plugs, cabinets, shelving, built-in appliances, smoke detectors and any health and safety requirements
Exterior
Site evaluation, site drainage, slopes & swales, retaining walls, detached structures &/or garages, ground cover and flatwork, driveway, wall covering, attachments & abutments, windows, screens, doors, decks, patio covers & arbors, fences, electrical and safety inspection
For more detail on what is inspected and what is not, click here:
Buyers Inspection
Hired by the potential buyer, we completely examine a structure and it's components for any issues. Our goal is to find the exact condition of the property and relay that to our client for them to make an informed decision about their purchase.
Sellers Inspection
This is where the wise seller hires us to find any potential issues that may be present. Typically these items are repaired or addressed before the house is even put on the market, so the seller can present their home up for sale with confidence. This small investment makes a major difference when your potential buyers inspector evaluates the home and finds only what you've disclosed if anything.
Sewer Inspections
An inside view of your sewer lateral, via a full color camera, lets you know the condition of your sewer main. We can tell you the exact location and depth of any obstructions or damage to your main line. All inspections are burned onto a C/D so you have the entire inspection for your records.
Termite Inspections
A complete property inspection for wood destroying pests and organisms, or WDO's. Estimates for repairs with every report and clearances issued for real estate transactions. Termite treatments, fumigations and repairs available. Licensed contractor & fully insured.
Warranty Inspection
Your builder is required to stand behind their work for ten years *per Senant Bill 800. (see our "useful links page")
Some "fit and finish" items are only covered for a year while others a bit longer.
The builder/developer and all sub contractors are required to repair both patent and latent defects for ten years from initial close of escrow. Cornerstone can assist you in an extremely detailed evaluation of your home. Our inspections have assisted many in getting the builder to respond and repair.
Expert Witness Inspection Cornerstone can provide expert witness and code compliance inspections if you have representation or are with a consulting firm. Please call for details, this is not a typical "home inspection"
Limited Inspection Only need the foundation inspected? The addition? We provide limited inspections at a very reasonable rate (see our "Pricing" page)
Project-Phase Inspection Want someone with your best interest in mind to inspect the framing before it gets covered? Want to make sure your builder isn't taking improper "short-cuts" and ensure they're providing you with quality work that meets todays building codes? We can help. Please, call us for a quote! | |
Cornerstone Home Inspection Services
Martinez, CA 94553
ph: 925-691-5690
fax: 925-691-5690
alt: 707-363-2418
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