Residential Home Inspections
These 3 Facts Reveal
Why You Need A Home Inspection
#1). It Provides You With an “Out”
- A thorough home inspection can uncover critical information about a house and it's systems. This makes you aware of what costs, repairs and maintenance the home may require immediately, and over time. If you are not comfortable with the findings of the inspection, it offers you the opportunity to back out of the offer to buy.
- The home inspection report you get back from your inspector presents you with an opportunity to ask for repairs and / or request a price reduction from the seller.
- Home inspections can help you identify how much additional money or effort you're willing, and able to spend to take the home to condition that's personally acceptable. If you're unwilling to repair issues like faulty gutters, cracked walls or ceilings, perhaps you are not ready to end your home buying search.
Before you purchase or sell your home or property, please call Altizer Property Services. We can help protect your investment with a thorough home/property inspection! Call us now to discuss your individual inspection needs. Work Phone: 540-239-5796 Mobile Phone: 540-239-5796
About Altizer Property Services
We perform thorough inspections at reasonable prices. We can help you get to know the condition of the property you are about to buy or sell, and give you the confidence you need to make an informed decision.
We are located in Pulaski and serve all surrounding areas. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are located in Pulaski and serve all surrounding areas. We look forward to hearing from you!
A Full Inspection Includes:
As a InterNACHI member I must adhere to InterNACHI's Standards of Practice. This means I will attempt to inspect all of the following (when accessible):
Roof, vents, flashings, and trim,
Gutters and downspouts,
Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations,
Gutters and downspouts,
Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations,
Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings,
Eaves, soffit and fascia,
Eaves, soffit and fascia,
Grading and drainage,
Basement, foundation and crawlspace,
Water penetration and foundation movement,
Heating systems,
Cooling systems,
Main water shut off valves,
Water heating system,
Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets,
Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats,
Electrical service line and meter box,
Main disconnect and service amperage,
Electrical panels, breakers and fuses,
Grounding and bonding,
GFCIs and AFCIs,
Fireplace damper door and hearth,
Insulation and ventilation,
Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers,
And much more...
Preparing for the Inspection
When you are in the inspection process of your home buying transaction, there are several items that need to be done before the inspection. In this article I am going to list and explain these items for a seller, buyer, and real estate agent. With this information you will be more prepared for your home inspection, thereby helping the inspector perform a more thorough and complete home inspection.
Home Sellers
Let's start off with the sellers' inspection. Many homeowners today are having their homes inspected before they are put on the market. This is a very savvy marketing tool to help your home sell quicker and more profitably. For your home inspector to do the best job possible, he or she will need several things to be done before they arrive to check the house over.
Now, if you are a buyer, your list will be a little shorter. But, it is still just as important to do your homework. You are paying for the inspection, so stay on top of everything.
Now let's focus on what the real estate agent needs to do before each home inspection. Some buyers may not realize what these people do for you.
Home Sellers
Let's start off with the sellers' inspection. Many homeowners today are having their homes inspected before they are put on the market. This is a very savvy marketing tool to help your home sell quicker and more profitably. For your home inspector to do the best job possible, he or she will need several things to be done before they arrive to check the house over.
- If it happens to be winter, please make sure the driveway is clear of ice and snow. An inspector cannot see through this stuff, thereby limiting the inspection.
- Please make sure that all utilities to the home are in operation mode. Inspectors do not light pilot lights, turn on water mains, or main panel breakers. If these are not in regular operating mode, the inspection will be limited and less beneficial to you.
- If it happens to be winter, please make sure the driveway is clear of ice and snow. An inspector cannot see through this stuff, thereby limiting the inspection.
- Make sure attic access is not obstructed in any way. You inspector will need to get in here to check insulation, roof sheathing, trusses, etc.
- If it happens to be winter, please make sure the driveway is clear of ice and snow. An inspector cannot see through this stuff, thereby limiting the inspection.
- I realize that if you are selling, you will be packing. However, please do not have every packed box crammed into a corner in the basement, or else your inspector will not be able to see the walls and foundation.
- If it happens to be winter, please make sure the driveway is clear of ice and snow. An inspector cannot see through this stuff, thereby limiting the inspection.
- If permits are needed in your area for remodeling have copies of these ready. In some areas an inspector will need these.
- If it happens to be winter, please make sure the driveway is clear of ice and snow. An inspector cannot see through this stuff, thereby limiting the inspection.
Now, if you are a buyer, your list will be a little shorter. But, it is still just as important to do your homework. You are paying for the inspection, so stay on top of everything.
- Once you call the inspector and set a date and time, call your real estate agent and verify this time. Some inspectors do this for you and some don't (I call the agent myself, and they relay to the seller when we will be there).
- If it happens to be winter, please make sure the driveway is clear of ice and snow. An inspector cannot see through this stuff, thereby limiting the inspection.
- If this is a vacant foreclosure or bank owned property, find out who you need to contact in order to get ALL utilities turned on and into normal operation mode. Again, inspectors will not turn these items on for you at the time of the inspection. If they are not on, they will be disclaimed as not inspected.
- If it happens to be winter, please make sure the driveway is clear of ice and snow. An inspector cannot see through this stuff, thereby limiting the inspection.
- If you are having any speciality testing like lead, mold, water, septic done, try to do these on the same day if the house is occupied. Sellers will thank you for not making too many trips and inconveniencing them.
- If it happens to be winter, please make sure the driveway is clear of ice and snow. An inspector cannot see through this stuff, thereby limiting the inspection.
Now let's focus on what the real estate agent needs to do before each home inspection. Some buyers may not realize what these people do for you.
- If the inspector has not verified the appointment before 3:00 the day before the inspection, call to verify.
- If it happens to be winter, please make sure the driveway is clear of ice and snow. An inspector cannot see through this stuff, thereby limiting the inspection.
- Help the buyer with getting utilities and the like into normal operating mode. This will allow a more thorough inspection and speed up the sale. It will work out better for you.
- If it happens to be winter, please make sure the driveway is clear of ice and snow. An inspector cannot see through this stuff, thereby limiting the inspection.
- If you will not be attending the inspection, please let the inspector know how to gain access.
- If there are going to be items not operating please call the client and explain this to them, so they may decide whether or not to reschedule the inspection. Most inspectors do not come back a second time for zero fee. Your buyer will be liable for this return fee, and probably upset about it.
The Home Inspector you will recommend to your family and friends.
Why Choose Me?
• I am a Certified Master Inspector (Highest certification possible!) I am the only Certified Master Inspector in all of Southwest Virginia and 1 of only 15, throughout the entire state of Virginia.
• Thermal Imaging is Free with every inspection.
• 100% Realtor Independent—I work for YOU!
• I am an experienced professional. This is not just my weekend job like most.
• Educated in all areas of the Home Inspection Industry.
• Error and Omission Insured for your protection.
Sit back and relax. Our qualifications speak for themselves, you'll know you've got the best on the job. No Inspector even comes close. Below are more than 50 reasons to hire Michael Altizer (The Home Inspector) Also known as Mr. Inspect-it.
1) AHIT Certified Inspector
2) Certified Chimney Inspector™
3) Certified Four Point Inspector ™
4) Certified 11th Month Warranty Inspector™
5) Certified Annual Home Maintenance Inspector™
6) Certified Commercial Inspector™
7) Certified Crawlspace Inspector™
8) Certified Deck Inspector™
9) Dock and Seawall Inspector™
10) Certified Electrical Inspector™
11) Certified Expert Witness™
12) Certified Exterior Inspector™
13) Certified Garage Inspector™
14) Certified Geotechnical Inspector
15) Certified Green Building Inspector™
16) Certified Home Energy Auditor™
17) Certified Home Energy Inspector™
18) Certified Indoor Air Quality Inspector™
19) Certified Residential Fire Extinguisher Inspector™
20) Certified HVAC Inspector™
21) Certified Kitchen Inspector™
22) Certified Lawn Irrigation Systems Inspector
23) Certified Log Home Inspector™
24) Certified Master Inspector®
25) Certified Meth House Hazards Inspector™
26) Certified Mobile Home Inspector™
27) Certified Moisture Intrusion Inspector™
28) Certified Mold Inspector™
29) Certified Plumbing Inspector™
30) Certified Pool and Spa Inspector™
31) Certified Repair Verification Specialist™
32) Certified Residential Property Inspector™
33) Certified Roof Inspector™
34) Certified Roof Data Technician™
35) Certified Professional Inspector®
36) Certified Safe Workplace Inspector™
37) Certified Septic Inspector™
38) Certified Structure & Foundation Inspector™
39) Certified Stucco Inspector™
40) Certified Tree Inspector™
41) Certified Water Quality Tester™
42) Certified Well Inspector™
43) Certified WDO Inspector™
44) Certified Wind Mitigation Inspector™
45) Infrared Certified Thermographer®
46)HomeGauge Inspector
47) Home Inspector with "Highest Honors"
48) Proud member of the Best Inspectors Network™
49) Registered Home Inspector (Housing Inspection Foundation)
50) Specialist Inspections
51) 25+ Years combined Experience in Home Inspections, Construction, Home Remodeling and Repair.
52) Hundreds of items checked.
53) Report delivered on the same day as the home inspection. Our reports have always been the best, and now we've added video.
54) First Time Home Buyer Friendly.
55) Free Home Maintenance Book and Extra Time to Explain How Your Home Works.
56) Move-In Certified™ Seller Inspections
57) HouseFax Property History Report
58) Veteran-Owned
59) Evening and Weekend Inspections available
60) Competitive Pricing
• I am a Certified Master Inspector (Highest certification possible!) I am the only Certified Master Inspector in all of Southwest Virginia and 1 of only 15, throughout the entire state of Virginia.
• Thermal Imaging is Free with every inspection.
• 100% Realtor Independent—I work for YOU!
• I am an experienced professional. This is not just my weekend job like most.
• Educated in all areas of the Home Inspection Industry.
• Error and Omission Insured for your protection.
Sit back and relax. Our qualifications speak for themselves, you'll know you've got the best on the job. No Inspector even comes close. Below are more than 50 reasons to hire Michael Altizer (The Home Inspector) Also known as Mr. Inspect-it.
1) AHIT Certified Inspector
2) Certified Chimney Inspector™
3) Certified Four Point Inspector ™
4) Certified 11th Month Warranty Inspector™
5) Certified Annual Home Maintenance Inspector™
6) Certified Commercial Inspector™
7) Certified Crawlspace Inspector™
8) Certified Deck Inspector™
9) Dock and Seawall Inspector™
10) Certified Electrical Inspector™
11) Certified Expert Witness™
12) Certified Exterior Inspector™
13) Certified Garage Inspector™
14) Certified Geotechnical Inspector
15) Certified Green Building Inspector™
16) Certified Home Energy Auditor™
17) Certified Home Energy Inspector™
18) Certified Indoor Air Quality Inspector™
19) Certified Residential Fire Extinguisher Inspector™
20) Certified HVAC Inspector™
21) Certified Kitchen Inspector™
22) Certified Lawn Irrigation Systems Inspector
23) Certified Log Home Inspector™
24) Certified Master Inspector®
25) Certified Meth House Hazards Inspector™
26) Certified Mobile Home Inspector™
27) Certified Moisture Intrusion Inspector™
28) Certified Mold Inspector™
29) Certified Plumbing Inspector™
30) Certified Pool and Spa Inspector™
31) Certified Repair Verification Specialist™
32) Certified Residential Property Inspector™
33) Certified Roof Inspector™
34) Certified Roof Data Technician™
35) Certified Professional Inspector®
36) Certified Safe Workplace Inspector™
37) Certified Septic Inspector™
38) Certified Structure & Foundation Inspector™
39) Certified Stucco Inspector™
40) Certified Tree Inspector™
41) Certified Water Quality Tester™
42) Certified Well Inspector™
43) Certified WDO Inspector™
44) Certified Wind Mitigation Inspector™
45) Infrared Certified Thermographer®
46)HomeGauge Inspector
47) Home Inspector with "Highest Honors"
48) Proud member of the Best Inspectors Network™
49) Registered Home Inspector (Housing Inspection Foundation)
50) Specialist Inspections
51) 25+ Years combined Experience in Home Inspections, Construction, Home Remodeling and Repair.
52) Hundreds of items checked.
53) Report delivered on the same day as the home inspection. Our reports have always been the best, and now we've added video.
54) First Time Home Buyer Friendly.
55) Free Home Maintenance Book and Extra Time to Explain How Your Home Works.
56) Move-In Certified™ Seller Inspections
57) HouseFax Property History Report
58) Veteran-Owned
59) Evening and Weekend Inspections available
60) Competitive Pricing
Additional services offered :
* Air Conditioning System Inspections
* Apartment Inspections
* Cabin Inspections
* Chimney Inspections
* Condo Inspections
* Commercial Property Inspections
* Deck Inspections
* Disaster Inspections
* Dock Inspections
* EIFS Inspections
* Electrical System Inspections
* Energy Inspections
* Expert Witness Testimony / Litigation Support
* Exterior Inspections
* Fireplace / Solid Fuel Burning Inspections
* First Time Homebuyer Inspections
* Four-Point Inspections
* Flooring Inspections
* Green Building Inspections
* Heating System Inspections
* High End Homes/ Estates Inspections
* Historic Homes Inspections
* Historic Preservation Inspections
* Indoor Air Quality Inspections
* Infrared Thermography Inspections
* Insulation and Ventilation Inspections
* Insurance Inspections
* Interior Inspections
* Lead Inspections
* Log Home Inspections
* Manufactured Home Inspections
* Mobile Home Inspections
* Moisture Evaluation Inspections
* Mold Testing Inspections
* Move-In-Certified Inspections
* Multi-Family Home Inspections
* New Construction Inspections
* Plumbing System Inspections
* Pool Inspections
* Pre-Listing Inspections
* Renter Inspections
* Spa Inspections
* Sprinkler Inspections
* Stucco/EIFS Inspections
* Radon Mitigation Inspections
* Relocation Inspections
* Roof System Inspections
* Seasonal Property Inspections
* Seawall Inspections
* Seller Inspections
* Septic System Inspections
* Single Family Home Inspections
* Soil / Grading Inspections
* Structural System Inspections
* Tree Inspections
* Vacation Home Inapections
* Wind Mitigation Inspections
* Wood Destroying Organisms/ Insects Inspections
* Air Conditioning System Inspections
* Apartment Inspections
* Cabin Inspections
* Chimney Inspections
* Condo Inspections
* Commercial Property Inspections
* Deck Inspections
* Disaster Inspections
* Dock Inspections
* EIFS Inspections
* Electrical System Inspections
* Energy Inspections
* Expert Witness Testimony / Litigation Support
* Exterior Inspections
* Fireplace / Solid Fuel Burning Inspections
* First Time Homebuyer Inspections
* Four-Point Inspections
* Flooring Inspections
* Green Building Inspections
* Heating System Inspections
* High End Homes/ Estates Inspections
* Historic Homes Inspections
* Historic Preservation Inspections
* Indoor Air Quality Inspections
* Infrared Thermography Inspections
* Insulation and Ventilation Inspections
* Insurance Inspections
* Interior Inspections
* Lead Inspections
* Log Home Inspections
* Manufactured Home Inspections
* Mobile Home Inspections
* Moisture Evaluation Inspections
* Mold Testing Inspections
* Move-In-Certified Inspections
* Multi-Family Home Inspections
* New Construction Inspections
* Plumbing System Inspections
* Pool Inspections
* Pre-Listing Inspections
* Renter Inspections
* Spa Inspections
* Sprinkler Inspections
* Stucco/EIFS Inspections
* Radon Mitigation Inspections
* Relocation Inspections
* Roof System Inspections
* Seasonal Property Inspections
* Seawall Inspections
* Seller Inspections
* Septic System Inspections
* Single Family Home Inspections
* Soil / Grading Inspections
* Structural System Inspections
* Tree Inspections
* Vacation Home Inapections
* Wind Mitigation Inspections
* Wood Destroying Organisms/ Insects Inspections
ASHI # 252749
NACHI10051901
IAC2-01-9806
A small investment in a quality home inspector can save you years of headaches and regret. Know what you're buying before you make one of the biggest purchases of your life.
We provide Home Inspection Services throughout Roanoke, Blacksburg, Lynchburg, the NRV, and 250+ Surrounding Communities.
We provide Home Inspection Services throughout Roanoke, Blacksburg, Lynchburg, the NRV, and 250+ Surrounding Communities.
Click on the link below to get a copy of my Safe Home Book (you must have Adobe Reader to view my book - 226 pages):
http://certifiedmasterinspector.org/getbook-1236
Nobody protects your biggest financial investment like the KING of Home Inspections, Michael Altizer!
http://certifiedmasterinspector.org/getbook-1236
Nobody protects your biggest financial investment like the KING of Home Inspections, Michael Altizer!
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