Your Inspection
Helping You Understand the Condition of Your Home Before You Buy, Sell, or Maintain It
Professional Home Inspection Services You Can Trust
Whether you’re buying a home, preparing to sell your property, or simply keeping up with regular home maintenance, Yates Pro Inspections delivers reliable, high-quality service from your very first call. We are dedicated to providing a thorough and educational experience.
We follow the Standards of Practice set by ASHI, a trusted leader in the home inspection industry. During your home inspection, we assess all major systems and components, identifying issues requiring your attention, such as safety concerns, costly repairs, or indications of neglected maintenance.
After the inspection, we are happy to discuss our findings with you and your real estate agent in plain language. You’ll receive a detailed, easy-to-understand home inspection report, delivered in both HTML and PDF formats, complete with photos and descriptions of everything we covered. Not only does this report give you a clear, visual summary of the home, but it also empowers you to make informed and confident decisions.
5 Benefits of a Home Inspection
Negotiations Leveraged
Buyers can use the inspection report to negotiate a better price or ask for repairs, while sellers can choose to address issues before listing to justify their asking price.
Ensures Your Safety
A home inspection evaluates critical safety concerns such as electrical hazards, carbon monoxide risks, mold, and structural integrity.
Prepares You For the Future
We can point out components near the end of their lifespan (such as HVAC systems or water heaters) so you can budget accordingly.
Garners Trust
Sellers who conduct pre-listing inspections can show transparency and build buyer trust, potentially leading to quicker offers and smoother negotiations.
Grants Peace of Mind
Knowing the condition of the home helps you feel confident in your purchase or sale and reduces surprises after the transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A home inspection familiarizes you with the ins and outs of your home, but more importantly, it identifies deficiencies related to the foundation, roof, structure, plumbing, electrical system, heating & cooling system, insulation, chimneys, windows, doors, etc. We usually spend around 3 hours on a typical home inspection, but this can vary based on the size of the property.
Make sure all applicable utilities are turned on (water, power, gas) so that we can test the related fixtures and appliances. If possible, ensure that all inspection areas are free from obstructions, such as attic and crawlspace access points. All pets need to be adequately contained or moved.
A home inspection is not a “Pass or Fail” test. Much like people, no house is ever perfect. Maintenance and repairs are normal, unavoidable aspects of home ownership. Our inspection can help you to catch issues before they become exceedingly costly or dangerous.
While you can legally skip a home inspection in many cases, doing so is risky and not advisable. You could end up buying a home with major issues that you don’t discover until after your purchase is finalized, resulting in a bad investment and regret.
No. For home inspectors to conduct the repairs they recommend would be a conflict of interest that violates all major home inspector codes of ethics. You, the client, need to be able to rely on your home inspector to provide an unbiased, independent evaluation of the property you are having inspected, rather than worry about whether your inspector is trying to sell you his own repair services.
What's Included in a Home Inspection?
Roof
Roof coverings, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, roof penetrations and the general structure of the roof
Attic, Insulation, Ventilation
Insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawl spaces, foundation areas and exhaust systems
Exterior
Siding, windows, exterior doors, flashing & trim, walkways, driveways, stairs, patios & decks, and drainage
Foundation, Basement, Crawlspace
Foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and indication of water penetration
Heating & Cooling
Heating and cooling systems, location of thermostat, energy source and operating method
Heating
Heating and cooling systems, location of thermostat, energy sources and heating method
Fireplace
Visible portions of the fireplace & chimneys, lintels, damper doors, and cleanout doors & frames
Plumbing
Main water & fuel supply shut-off valves, water heater, interior water supply, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, drain, waste and vent systems
Electrical
Service drop, overhead service conductors, service head & mast, main service disconnect, panelboards, grounding, switches, light fixtures, receptacles deemed to be AFCI & GFCI, and the presence of smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors
Appliances
Dishwasher, disposal, range, oven, microwave, refrigerator, exhaust, bathroom heater, garage door, doorbell, and dryer vent
Doors, Windows, Interior
Representative number of doors & windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, railings, garage door and openers
