Homes do not pass or fail a Home-Alyze home inspection. Our home inspection is designed to produce a report that includes an assessment of the home's foundation, exterior, heating system, ventilation, plumbing, electrical system, interior, insulation and roof. We also inspect fireplaces, hot tubs, air conditioning and other components that are found in some homes.

You are encouraged to attend the inspection and ask any questions that may come to mind. A typical home inspection takes between 2 and 3 hours to properly complete.

A final walk through of the home is completed after the full inspection to make sure all light switches, fans, other electrical equipment and water taps are turned off.

So, what is included in the "home inspection"? Every aspect of your home inspection is thorough and complete. For instance, the "electrical system". The main electric panel is one of the first items that a Home-Alyze home inspector will look at. Visually accessible wiring and a representative number of outlets connected to the system are examined. Ground wires, polarity, auxiliary panels, and smoke detectors are inspected as are ground fault interruption devices. We estimate the type and age of wiring in the home and whether or not safety upgrades are appropriate. All fuses or breakers are checked for proper amperage, we look for loose or frayed wires and if aluminum wiring has been used.

This thoroughness is extended to every part of the home from the furnace and ventilation system, foundation and wood structure, plumbing, insulation and exterior right up to the attic and the roof and any peculiarities that may be unique to the home.

Plan to accompany your home inspector. Allow for around 2 to 3 hours, and be sure to ask all the questions you like... our home inspectors really enjoy their work and love to share their knowledge.

A Home-Alyze® home inspector is well trained and offers the purchaser of a home inspection with vast knowledge. Our home inspectors typically have several years of construction and or technical backgrounds that, in combination with home inspection training, provides you with a very capable inspector.

Home-Alyze home inspectors are service focused and take pride in their work. They are aware of the time and emotional commitment it takes to find the perfect home and are dedicated to introducing customers to their new homes through a detailed home inspection.

Simply put, we believe we have the best home inspectors in the business... but don't take our word for it, here are some of our customers comments.

The Home-Alyze® Inspection Report is a profile of your home that identifies required repairs. The home inspection report will provide an estimate of major repair costs and a priority rating to indicate the relative importance of each item. It includes a maintenance guide for you to follow after you purchase your home, as well as a life cycle and cost of replacement chart for the home's various components. Naturally, the inspection report can identify that your new home may not require any repairs in the near future - either way, you gain peace of mind and security in the decision to purchase your new home.

The Home-Alyze® Inspection Report is provided only to the purchaser of the report and all details in the report are kept in confidence.

Our marketing team says that everyone should have a home inspection. And, although it would be useful for home owners, it's not really on the top of their to-do list until they are ready to move.

If you find yourself on the list of people below, you should seriously consider hiring Home-Alyze to conduct a home inspection for you:

• People selling a home should have a home inspection.
Often called a 'pre-listing inspection', these home inspections give the current owner of a home a good idea of what the purchaser may find, allowing them to make any necessary fixes before listing their home.

• People buying a new or used home should have their future home inspected.
This is the most common type of home inspection. Many people find the home of their dreams and then have it inspected as part of the purchasing cycle. A home inspection gives the buyer more detailed knowledge of the home they are about to purchase.

• People beginning a major renovation should have a home inspection at this time.
A home inspection at this time may save you thousands of dollars on your renovation and will help with your budgeting, knowing what repairs may also be needed in addition or related to the renovation.

Book a home inspection today!