Home Buyers- Inspection Services

“The Advantage” General Home Inspection is designed to give our clients critical information about the overall condition of the home they are buying by performing a top-to-bottom review of the home’s basic workings. This thorough inspection is performed pursuant to ASHI Standards of Practice Requirements and also the  Oklahoma Home Inspection Requirements covering both the Structural & Mechanical / EMP (electrical, heating, air conditioning & plumbing) systems of the home. These areas represent the most costly systems to repair or replace within the home. A typical inspection lasts 2-3 hours, and we do encourage you to attend the inspection. When you attend the inspection, you have the opportunity to see any potential defects or items of concern, hear the detailed explanation of the issue, and ask any questions that you may have concerning the house.

There are hundreds of points that are inspected during the inspection process. The following information will give you a basic idea of topics that are covered when choosing the “The Advantage” General Home Inspection.

There are hundreds of points that are inspected during the inspection process. The following information will give you a basic idea of topics that are covered when choosing the “The Advantage” General Home Inspection.

Roof Covering, Flashings

The home’s roof coverings and flashings are inspected from roof level when possible and examined for condition, damage and proper installation to prevent water penetration.

Foundation Systems

Homeowners often assume just the concrete and steel that supports their home is the sole component of the foundation. Actually, a home has two foundations. The first and most important foundation is the soil beneath your home. The second is that hunk of concrete and steel known as the slab. How well the soil and the slab are supporting the framing structure is carefully inspected. Vegetation such as trees and shrubbery, lawn irrigation and site drainage all play a major role in preserving the integrity of the soil, slab or pier and beam foundation.

Roof Covering, Flashings

The home’s roof coverings and flashings are inspected from roof level when possible and examined for condition, damage and proper installation to prevent water penetration.

Foundation Systems

Homeowners often assume just the concrete and steel that supports their home is the sole component of the foundation. Actually, a home has two foundations. The first and most important foundation is the soil beneath your home. The second is that hunk of concrete and steel known as the slab. How well the soil and the slab are supporting the framing structure is carefully inspected. Vegetation such as trees and shrubbery, lawn irrigation and site drainage all play a major role in preserving the integrity of the soil, slab or pier and beam foundation.