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Kentucky Licensed Home Inspectors servicing the Lexington Central and Eastern Kentucky Areas |
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ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS!!!!
Why Pay More For Less? Get A Full General Home Inspection, A FHA/VA Approved Termite Inspection & Clearance Certificate, A Written Report, Delivered Onsite, A 90 Day Written Guarantee* …
All For Only…$249.00
At only $249.00 for a general home inspection and a professional termite inspection we offer the best value for your hard earned money.
Disclaimer: Rate is good for any home up to 2500 S.F. Company reserves the right to adjust the rate on-site if home is larger than originally stated. Termite Inspection is included at no additional cost, no discount for not accepting termite inspection. Rates Subject to Change Without Notice.
*Some limitations and exclusions apply. Please See Inspection Guarantee Document for details.
 Our company is dedicated to providing you with valuable information about your new home. We thoroughly inspect all major components of the subject property to expose unknown defects and advise you about future maintenance once the purchase is complete. Our company will give you the information you require to make an informed decision.
 We have been in the home inspection business for nearly 25 years. As licensed, certified inspectors, we bring more than 35 years of inspection and field experience to you. This expertise is invaluable in protecting what will probably be among your largest investment decisions, your home! As a professional service, we are unique in the industry as we provide you with the assurance that you are getting the best home possible. We spend on average, between two and four hours at the site. We encourage you to be present and will work closely with you to ensure that you are comfortable with every facet of the inspection. Questions are encouraged and concerns are addressed!
Our company is dedicated to providing you with valuable information about your new home. We thoroughly inspect all accessible major components of the subject property to expose unknown defects and advise you about future maintenance once the purchase is complete. Our company will give you the information you require to make an informed decision. Our inspection and report includes areas such as:
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Foundation - construction, walls, floors
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Roof - covering, flashing, chimneys, drainage
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Attic - ventilation, insulation, decking
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Interior Spaces - walls, floors, rooms, offices, kitchens
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Exterior - site, walls, windows, doors, decks
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Heating - furnace, hot water heater, gas pipes
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Ventilation - attic fans, whole house blowers
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Air Conditioning - heat pump, duct insulation
All inspections are followed up with a written report completed and delivered onsite or via our sister website at www.inspectky.com. Each report is clearly written and geared to clarifying all information cited. In addition we will be available by phone to answer any questions. To date, our business has grown through referrals and word of mouth. We have thousands of satisfied customers, many of whom have used us to inspect their second or third home.
We’re Professional Home Inspectors…
We’re a husband and wife team. We take our responsibility seriously. Every home is inspected as if we were the owners. When you hire 1-877-INSPECT you hire Central and Eastern Kentucky’s most experienced home inspectors; over twenty years in the business here in Central and Eastern Kentucky. Licensed by the State to perform home inspections, we stick to the highest standards. We are both fully Licensed by the Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors Licenses # HI-2003 and HI-2004.
Michael is a Certified Home Inspector through the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI). It is the only organization that requires it’s members to pass a certification exam to become a member. Other organizations allow candidate membership just for paying dues. Not NACHI. To be a member of NACHI, we had to pass their Home Inspector’s Exam, as well as their other requirements for membership. We’ve done that and earned the seal you see above. Click it to verify our Certification status.
Michael has been appointed by two Governors to the Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors and is the Founder and past President of the Kentucky Real Estate Inspection Association (KREIA). KREIA is the State’s largest industry trade association.
Michael has also been awarded the coveted Certified Master Inspector (CMI) designation from the Master Inspector Certification Board and is one of very few licensed home inspectors that is also a licensed Pest Control Operator as well.
When you hire us, you’re hiring conscientious, educated professionals, focusing on one specialty-inspecting real estate.
We appreciate your interest in our company and services. We hope that you find the information on this site helpful, if you have additional questions about our services or other matters please feel free to contact us directly. We are here to serve you and will do our best to meet your needs no matter whether they be for professional inspection services, termite control or professional pest management services.
Pre-Listing/Sellers Home Inspections
 If you want to sell your property for the best price, and peace of mind, then a pre-listing inspection is for you. Nothing is more frustrating than to receive a contract for sale with a contingent of a satisfactory home inspection, and the inspection disclose a defect that causes the buyer to back out of the contract. Having InspectorUSA Guaranteed Home Inspections, Termite and Pest Control� inspect your home before you put it on the market can prevent this type of frustration. Not only will you receive a full house inspection and report we will also offer suggestions and answer questions that may help you sell your home faster. In any case you will have the option to make corrections or to disclose any problems as is.
Manufactured Housing Inspections
 Manufactured Housing is the largest growth market in the real estate sales industry. Far from the "mobile homes" of yesteryear, today's manufactured homes are being considered by up to one third of homebuyers. In 2000 the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Kentucky began allowing manufactured home owners that install their homes on permanent foundations to exchange the issued title for a real property deed just like that provided to site-built homes. For homebuyers considering the purchase of a pre-owned manufactured home, finding an inspector that is knowledgeable in the differences between manufactured homes and site-built homes can be difficult. For this reason InspectorUSA has inspectors that have spent time to learn about manufactured home construction and proper procedures for inspection. Our Manufactured Home Inspection Service that will provide you with the same information as a site-built home inspection (i.e.: roof, appliance evaluations) plus information on areas such as installation and safety that is specific to manufactured housing.
New Construction Warranty Inspections
 While prevention is best cure, experience tells us that most major construction defects go unnoticed for 3-5 years. By this time, the defects could cost many thousands of dollars to remedy instead of a few hundred. It is unfortunate that most of these defects go unnoticed by the untrained eye until it is too late and damage has occurred. Many new homeowners are amazed with our findings but unfortunately if they are trying to sell their home, will have to foot the repair bill.
Assisting in preventing this risk and the possibility of future costly repairs is the goal of our "End of One Year Warranty Inspection". Our inspection covers over 400 items and includes testing of all systems and components. All visible defects will be noted including but not limited to manufacturer and/or contractors flaws, not visible to the untrained eye... until it's to late. This "last chance" inspection is essential in providing you with the peace of mind you deserve.
Annual Home Maintenance Check-ups
Today many homeowners have such busy home and work lives that there is little time left to keep up with the condition of their homes. Overlooked maintenance� often result in minor problems becoming major expenses in a short period of time. Many experts recommend that homeowners have their home inspected annually to determine what maintenance needs to be completed and to prioritize these jobs so to reduce the chance of them becoming major. InspectorUSA has developed our Annual Maintenance Check-up Service to help homeowners in this area. Our trained and certified home inspectors will check your home from the roof to the foundation and provide you a detailed report on it's present maintenance condition allowing you to take steps to protect your largest investment. The InspectorUSA Annual Home Maintenance Survey� includes checks of the following components:
Roof & Chimney
Exterior & Grounds
Garage
Foundation & Sub-structure
Plumbing System
Electrical System
Heating & Air Conditioning
Appliances & Interior Rooms
Attic & Roof Structure
Termite & Pest Problems
Commercial Property Condition Assessments
Purchasing a commercial building is a complicated process. InspectorUSA can help to minimize your risk.We offer Property Condition Assessments and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments that meet or exceed ASTM and InterNACHI Commercial Property Inspection Standards of Practice. We can provide our services throughout the Kentucky. Our reports are easy to read and will satisfy most non-technical users. Our Property Condition Assessments:
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Environmental Site Assessments-Phase I
- Completed in accordance with ASTM Standards
- Includes:
- Site description
- Local, state, and federal records review
- Interviews
- Site reconnaissance
- Historical use information
- Physical setting review
- Documentation of potential sources of contamination
- Minimizes potential liability for buyer and lender
Landlord-Tenant Inspections
 In Kentucky, State Law requires landlords and tenants to complete a thorough inspection report detailing the before and after condition of rental property before all or part of a security deposit can be retained for damage repair. Unfortunately, in the past these inspections have been completed by the parties to the lease leaving them wide open to court challenges. Enter the InspectorUSA Landlord-Tenant Inspection Service providing a detailed inspection by an unbiased professional inspector. The service is affordable enough to be covered by a minimal fee added to the initial rental expenses. Discounts are also available for property management firms that wish to make use of this service on a regular bases.
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Wood Destroying Insect Inspections/Certificates
As a fully Licensed Pest Control Operator in Kentucky, InspectorUSA is one of the few area home inspectors that can also provide FHA/VA approved Wood Destroying Insect Reports. Most competing firms either contract this service to outside Pest control companies or perform inspections under another� pest control companies license. With InspectorUSA all reports are provided with a 90-day guarantee of acceptance by your lending institution. In other words you no longer have to wait to have a pest inspection completed the week before closing, InspectorUSA will complete your inspection and provide any updates required by your lender at no additional charge for 90 days. Also all InspectorUSA pest inspections include a 90-day treatment guarantee as well, if live termites show up in the structure during the 90 days after the inspection your treatment is FREE!*
*This is not a damage repair warranty or guarantee.
Radon Gas Testing
 Radon is a colorless and odorless gas. As uranium and radium decay, they emit radon gas. This occurs naturally in soil and rock, but can enter your home through cracks in walls, basement floors, and foundations. It may also contaminate the water in private wells. The main source of high-level radon pollution in buildings is surrounding uranium-containing soil such as granite, shale, phosphate and pitchblende. Radon levels measure the highest in homes that are well insulated, tightly sealed, and/or built on uranium-rich soil. Because of their closeness to the ground, basement and first floors typically have the highest radon levels.
Radon gas is believed to be a leading cause of lung cancer, second only to cigarette smoking. The American Lung Association has stated that Radon is responsible for thousands of deaths annually.
Exposure to the combination of radon gas and cigarette smoke creates a greater risk for lung cancer than either alone. For homes with very high radon levels there is no question that corrective action is needed.
Scientists estimate that lung cancer deaths could be reduced by 2 to 4 percent, about 5,000 deaths, by lowering radon levels in homes where radon levels exceed the EPA's recommended action level.
Testing is the only way to know if your home has elevated radon levels. Indoor radon levels are affected by soil composition under and around the house, and the ease with which radon enters the house. Homes that are next door to each other can have different indoor radon levels, and other influences can cause radon levels to vary from month to month or day to day. While InspectorUSA makes both short-term and long-term test is a better indicator of average radon level. To order your Radon test call today.
Mold Testing
Molds and bacteria can quickly and easily contaminate water-damaged areas in homes and public buildings. Many people are allergic and develop severe respiratory illnesses related to mold exposure. Allergic reactions can include asthma attacks, chronic sinusitis, and various other respiratory problems. Children, the elderly and people with immune system problems are particularly at risk. USAToday reports, " recent studies have also suggested that certain mycotoxin-producing molds may cause pulmonary hemorrhaging in infants and memory impairment in older children and adults."
There are some telltale signs you can look for to determine if you have a mold problem.�
- Unpleasant and lingering musty odors
- Discolored or blackened areas
- Damp Areas
- Water Marks
- Peeling or soft surfaces
If you have any of these signs of mold it is important that you contain the area and ventilate immediately. Remove the water-damaged materials and scrub the area thoroughly using an anti-microbial spray. Often molds can grow in areas behind walls and under carpets. Mold will continue to grow as long as it has a source of water. For larger areas of damage that are not easily detected or contained, contact InspectorUSA. In most cases complete mold removal and repair of the leak is essential to cure a mold problem. Ozone or UV light treatment and duct cleaning may also be necessary. If you think you may have a problem, call or email us today for a test.
Our Inspection Service Area
InspectorUSA is the area's only true regional property inspection firm providing services as far west as Louisville and Elizabethtown, and south to Somerset and London/Corbin, east to Ashland and north to Covington. The InspectorUSA headquarters is located in Owingsville, Kentucky providing a good central location to manage all areas effectively. Some areas may require extra travel charges. |
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