TRADITIONAL HOME INSPECTION
RedBeard Inspections will provide a thorough inspection of the physical structure, as well as each of the home’s major systems to generate a detailed report and summary. I adhere to the State of Nevada Standards of Practice and Conduct, a copy of which is sent anytime you schedule an inspection with RedBeard Inspections). I guarantee that you will have your inspection report within 36 hours of the completion of the actual inspection, and in a lot of cases much sooner [large custom homes and multi-unit could be longer depending on individual property]. (Please give me a call regarding your specific property questions).

Your inspection report provides a comprehensive understanding of up to 15 different categories with hundreds of items listed, depending on the type of property being inspected.

The inspection summary provides a list of any items or systems that range from attention or maintenance after moving into the home up to needing further evaluation and/or requires repair or replacement by licensed professionals. Client consultation is included as part of any home inspection, including reviewing and answering any questions you may have as well as walking the property if requested.

Categories Inspected:

  • Grounds

  • Exterior and Foundation

  • Crawl Space (if applicable)

  • Basement (if applicable)

  • Roof

  • Attic and Roof Structure

  • Garage or Carport

  • Electric

  • Plumbing/Fuel Systems

  • Water Heater

  • HVAC

  • Fireplace

  • Chimneys and Flues

  • Kitchen

  • Bathrooms

  • Laundry and Sinks

  • Interior

  • Doors and Windows

  • Swimming Pool [additional cost]

  • Spa [additional cost]

CONDO/TOWNHOUSE INSPECTIONS
RedBeard Inspections will provide a thorough inspection on the physical structure as well as each of the condo’s or townhouse’s major systems and generate a detailed report and summary. Condos and townhouses differ from houses in that they are overseen by the Home Owner’s (and/) or Condo Association, (also referred to as) “Common Element” areas.  I make sure you will know the condition of as many areas as possible, even any “Common Element” issues that may be found. RedBeard Inspections extensive inspection of the condominium or townhouse interior reviews the structure, mechanical and plumbing, electrical and heating/AC systems within the unit, including any built-in appliances.
DUPLEX/MULTI-PLEX INSPECTIONS
RedBeard Inspections will provide a thorough inspection on the physical structure as well as each of the for multi-unit properties (duplexes, multiplexes, etc.) major systems and generate a detailed report and summary. Similar to a full home inspection, this inspection provides a comprehensive understanding of all visual aspects of the individual units of a property, as well as all shared major systems and structural components.
ADVANTAGES TO THE REAL ESTATE AGENT:
  • The reports help sellers see their homes through the eyes of a critical third-party, thus making sellers more realistic about asking price.
  • Agents are alerted to any immediate safety issues found, before other agents and potential buyers tour the home.
  • Clean reports can be used as marketing tools to help sell the homes.
  • The reports might relieve prospective buyers’ unfounded suspicions, before they walk away.
  • Seller inspections eliminate “buyer’s remorse” that sometimes occurs just after an inspection.
  • Seller inspections relieve the agent of having to hurriedly procure repair estimates or schedule repairs.
  • The reports might encourage buyers to waive their inspection contingencies.
  • Deals are less likely to fall apart, the way they often do, when buyer’s inspections unexpectedly reveal last-minute problems.
PRE-LISTING INSPECTION (FOR SELLERS)

RedBeard Inspections pre-listing home inspection will provide a thorough inspection on the physical structure as well as each of the home’s major systems and provide a detailed report and summary. It provides sellers with comprehensive information on the current condition of their home and includes recommendations for property repairs and enhancements to improve the home’s value and marketability. You can work with your real estate agent to either decide which areas to improve before putting the house on the market, or to adjust the sale price to reflect any costs of repairs that would be revealed in a home inspection performed later by a potential home buyer during the contingency process. And if you’ve maintained and updated your home over the years, a pre-listing home inspection report serves as a valuable sales tool documenting the attention to detail and care you’ve taken in protecting your investment. Similar to a full home inspection, I adhere to the State of Nevada Standards of Practice and Conduct, a copy of which is sent anytime you schedule an inspection with me. Your inspection report provides a comprehensive understanding of up to 15 different categories with hundreds of items from the foundation to the roof and all the major systems of the house – electrical, plumbing, heating/air conditioning, etc. depending on the type of property being inspected.

Categories Inspected:

  • Grounds

  • Exterior and Foundation

  • Crawl Space (if applicable)

  • Basement (if applicable)

  • Roof

  • Attic and Roof Structure

  • Garage or Carport

  • Electric

  • Plumbing/Fuel Systems

  • Water Heater

  • HVAC

  • Fireplace

  • Chimneys and Flues

  • Kitchen

  • Bathrooms

  • Laundry and Sinks

  • Interior

  • Doors and Windows

  • Swimming Pool [additional cost]

  • Spa [additional cost]

The inspection summary provides a list of any items or systems that range from attention or maintenance after moving into the home up to needing further evaluation and/or requires repair or replacement by licensed professionals. Client consultation is included as part of any home inspection, including reviewing and answering any questions you may have as well as walking the property if requested.

SWIMMING POOL & SPA INSPECTIONS

RedBeard Inspections swimming pool and spa inspections include the safety of the walking surfaces, access doors and fences, re-circulation equipment, and safety and emergency equipment is assessed. If significant issues are located on this thorough visual inspection, further evaluation and/or repair may be recommended. If a swimming pool and/or spa inspection is included in your specific inspection, the inspection summary will include these sections (as applicable) and provide a list of any items or systems that range from attention or maintenance after moving into the home up to needing further evaluation and/or requires repair or replacement by licensed professionals.

IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSPECTIONS

Irrigation system leaks and failures can lead to high water bills and potential damage to your new home or property. Before you purchase a home with an irrigation system, it’s a good idea to have it inspected. Even though most of the irrigation system is located underground, the irrigation inspection will assess the operation of the irrigation system, including a visible inspection of the controllers, connections and/or supply components, sprinkler and/or bubbler head locations, etc. If significant issues are located on this thorough visual inspection, further evaluation and/or repair may be recommended. Give me a call for details and pricing options.

ALARM SYSTEM INSPECTIONS

Due to a variety of security systems which have different operating procedures and equipment, home inspectors do not inspect a home’s security system when conducting a home inspection due to a variety of security systems which have having different operating procedures and equipment.  RedBeard Inspections has partnered with Millennium Alarm Systems, an authorized ADT dealer, to offer home buyers the opportunity to have their prospective home’s security system evaluated free of charge at the time of the RedBeard Inspections home inspection. Millennium Alarm Systems inspects the home’s alarm system, including all components and locations within the property, and provides an alarm inspection report to the home buyer for reference.