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Residential Home Inspections
Certified Home Inspectors must continue to meet continuing education requirements to renew their license. But not all certified Home Inspectors are alike nor have the same background and skill sets.
When considering which Certified Home Inspector to hire, you should ask them about their background, knowledge and experience in the construction and HVAC industries.
Brandon Tidwell at Xpert Home Inspector has taken the time to meet the state certification standards. He has an extensive background in the building trades and stays current on building standards in the area as well as passing a challenging certification test.
Commercial Inspections
Whether you’re getting a property ready to sell or a prospective tenant who needs detailed building knowledge, we are here to get the job done right.
All investment factors need to be understood before finalizing a financial decision. Therefore, establishing a firm, comprehensive grasp of property conditions is vital.
Repair costs and building integrity are essential to keep in mind when it comes to any commercial real estate transaction.
Residential Decks Inspections
More than 2 million decks are built and replaced each year in North America. It is estimated that of the 45 million existing decks, only 40% are completely safe.
Because decks appear to be simple to build, many people do not realize that decks are, in fact, structures that need to be designed to adequately resist certain stresses. Like any other house or building, a deck must be designed to support the weight of people, snow loads, and objects. A deck must be able to resist lateral and uplift loads that can act on the deck as a result of wind or seismic activity. Deck stairs must be safe and handrails graspable. And, finally, deck rails should be safe for children by having proper infill spacing.
Boat Docks Inspections
Boat Dock safety should always be a concern. Since boat docks are most often exposed to the elements year round, inspections should be performed at least once a year.
At Xpert Home Inspector, our boat dock inspections comply with Arkansas Act 571 of 2011, which requires docks to have a functioning ground fault circuit or GFCI interrupter on dock electric receptacle boxes. GFCI devices measure the current in a circuit. An imbalance in the current, such as a discharge into water, will trip a GFCI, cutting off power. A GFCI should be tested at least once a month based on the manufacturer's instructions and placed where it can be easily tested.
A complete written report is made available to the dock owner so that any problems may be addressed immediately.
Swimming Pool Inspections
For homes that come with swimming pools already in the ground, be sure to take the right steps to protect your investment. Before closing escrow you will want to know about the pool and the condition of its structure and equipment systems.
It’s important to arrange for an expert evaluation of the condition of the pool at the home you may soon call your own. Just like a house typically undergoes a professional inspection before escrow closes, so, too, should a pool and spa.
A thorough pool inspection should assure a potential buyer of several key issues, ranging from the elevation of the deck surface to the functionality of the pool pump.