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A Basic Home Inspection, LLC" — Jamie Chmielowiec, a State-Certified Professional Home Inspector based in Tucson, AZ, and a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors® (InterNACHI®), proudly serving Tucson, Vail, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Oro Valley, Marana, South Tucson, Benson, and Corona De Tucson (and the surrounding areas).
Buyer's Home
Inspection
A home inspection is a visual examination of all accessible components, systems, and areas of a given home. The inspection is designed to reflect the visible condition of a home. The inspector examines everything from the Structural components, Exterior, Roofing, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Cooling Interiors, Attic, Insulation and Ventilation, and will observe the overall condition of these systems and components. The inspector will identify visible potential hazards, defective materials, non-functional systems, or structural issues. The certified, licensed home inspector undergoes rigorous ongoing training exhibit the knowledge and skills to accurately inspect any home. During the inspection, your inspector will examine every accessible part of your prospective home, answering any questions that may come up. Upon completion, your inspector will review all their findings with you and provide a digital copy of their report within 24 hours.
Seller's Pre-listing Home Inspections
Prior to listing your home for sale, a pre-listing home inspection can find things that may otherwise cause a potential buyer to walk away from your property if not properly addressed. The home inspector will provide a the seller with a report highlighting the observed deficiencies found during the inspection. This enables you to resolve major issues before hand to help facilitate a smoother sale. Before you sell a home in Tucson and the surrounding areas, the inspector advises having a sellers pre-listing home inspection to avoid potentially costly repairs that would otherwise go undetected until they become even more costly and problematic. Additionally, the home inspector looks for safety issues that could be harmful to potential buyers. A Basic Home Inspections, LLC. will provide you with a detailed home inspection report highlighting areas of concern, so they can be addressed prior to the sale of the residence . The inspector examines everything from the Structural components, Exterior, Roofing, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Cooling, Interiors, Attic, Insulation and Ventilation, and will observe the overall condition of these systems and components. The inspector will identify visible potential hazards, defective materials, non-functional systems, or structural issues. A home inspection performed on behalf of the client selling the home generally done prior to listing the home for sale. For a standard home, seller can expect 2-3 hours of on-site inspecting followed by a preliminary summary that is thoroughly covered with the seller on-site. This allows the seller to familiarize themselves further with the home and afford them the ability to ask any questions that may come up on-site during the inspection. If you are not able to attend your pre-listing home inspection, don’t worry, your home inspector will be happy to set up a call with you to go over the report in detail, after you have received the emailed inspection report. All sellers will receive a fuller, more expansive report the same day of the inspection via email.
Multi-Unit
Inspection
A Basic Home Inspection,LLC performs multi-unit inspections from either a duplex to small apartment complexes. Reports are custom tailored to the type of building. If you have a multi-unit complex, please call our office for more information and pricing.
Manufactured Home
Inspection
Buying a manufactured home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Before you buy a manufactured home in Tucson and the surrounding areas, the inspector advises having a buyer’s home inspection to avoid potentially costly repairs that would otherwise go undetected until they become even more costly and problematic A pre-purchase manufactured home inspection may be your only chance to have an independent, unbiased expert catch those things which the seller may have “forgotten” or wasn’t aware of. Issues or damaged systems or components may be found that require repair or replacement andmay affect the desirability of the home. As a new home buyer it is important have all of these concerns listed for you, so you and your agent can negotiate with the sellers. The investment in our service means future savings on the after move-in costs!. A Basic Home Inspections, LLC. will provide you with a detailed home inspection report highlighting areas of concern, so they can be addressed prior to the close of the transaction. The inspector examines everything from the Structural components, Exterior, Roofing, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Cooling, Interiors, Attic, Insulation and Ventilation, and will observe the overall condition of these systems and components. The inspector will identify visible potential hazards, defective materials, non-functional system , or structural issues. A home inspection performed on behalf of the client purchasing the manufactured home generally done during the inspection period. For a standard home, buyers can expect 2-3 hours of on-site inspecting followed by a preliminary summary that is thoroughly covered with the buyer on-site. This allows the buyer to familiarize themselves further with the home and afford them the ability to ask any questions that may come up on-site during the inspection. If you are not able to attend your home inspection, don’t worry, your home inspector will be happy to set up a call with you to go over the report in detail, after you have received the emailed inspection report. All buyers will receive a fuller, more expansive report the same day of the inspection via email.
Repair
Inspections
We offer re-inspections of repaired items. After your requested repairs have been made we will fully inspect the workmanship and ensure that the repairs have been done properly, giving you piece of mind before taking ownership of the home. These inspections will have a shorter written report emailed to the client the same day of the inspection and generally take 30minutes – 1hour.
Sewer Scope
Overview
A sewer scope inspection is a video inspection of the main drain line or “laterals” typically from a clean out to the city tap or house connection to the sewer. The video inspection is to determine if there are any issues in the main line such as cracks, roots, sags, or other defects that could cause a backup or a failure in the main line. This is especially important in older homes or with homes with large trees near the main line. A home’s main sewer line is one of its most important features, transporting wastewater from all sinks and toilets to the city’s main sewer line. However, it is also one of the most expensive to fix should something go wrong, leaving the homeowner fully responsible for necessary repairs. This is why the inspector highly recommends homebuyers have a Sewer Scope performed during the inspection period. A Sewer Scope uses a fiber-optic camera to take video footage of the inside of your home’s entire main sewer line. *ABHI does not perform this service, however you can schedule a sewer scope professional when scheduling the general home inspection through A Basic Home Inspections, LLC. Please note that an advanced notification is required.
Termite and Pest
Overview
When buying your new home one of the most important inspections is a termite inspection. When obtaining a mortgage, your lender will typically require a termite inspection as part of your real estate transaction. To preserve the structural integrity of your house, you’ll need to do routine termite inspections and preventative termite treatments regularly. You may be wondering what a termite inspection is or just looking for clarity on what a termite inspector looks for. A professional termite inspection is also known as a wood-destroying organism (WDO) report. A professional termite inspector looks for visible signs of active termites and other wood-destroying organisms. A termite inspection is performed by a trained technician from a state-licensed pest control company. All houses should have annual termite inspections in areas where termites are prevalent. The termite inspector looks for signs of termite activity, such as shelter tubes along foundation walls. They use a moisture meter to check the wood moisture levels and will recommend inspection by a building contractor if structural damage from termites is found. Depending on the circumstances, the inspector will identify conditions conducive to future termite activity, and recommend corrective actions to prevent infestations. *ABHI does not perform this service, however you can schedule a Licensed Pest Specialist when scheduling the general home inspection with A Basic Home Inspections,LLC .Please note that an advanced notification is required.
Pool & Spa Inspection
Process
Much like a home inspection, a residential pool and spa inspection is a visual examination of all accessible areas of a pool or spa. Per the Arizona Standards of Practice for Pool and Spa inspections, your inspector will inspect and describe the readily accessible and visible pool and spa components: •Plumbing, drains, filters, filtration systems, and valves •Electrical systems, motors, pumps, and lights •Pool heater and any solar heating systems •Safety barriers •Any adjoining structure(s) connected to the pool or spa Your Pool and Spa inspector will report on any needed repairs or corrections, such as: •Signs of active leaks •Damaged water line, tiles, drain covers, pumps, heaters, or filter housings •Poor or improper drainage •Improper pool deck settlement •Unsafe electrical connections, bonding connections, or pool equipment. *ABHI does not perform pool and spa service, however you can schedule a Licensed Pool Specialist when scheduling the general home inspection