Dykeman Home Inspections Inc.

David Dykeman

Our home inspection service provides a valuable learning and discovery experience during which your questions can be answered immediately by a certified home inspector. You will gain knowledge on maintenance and energy conservation specifically to your home. We encourage you to accompany us during the inspection. In addition, all of our clients are offered free telephone consultation after the inspection.

CONGRATULATIONS!
You've found your new home! You've done your due diligence and toured it in person, now let's work together to ensure the home is healthy, safe and in the condition you expect.

As a state-licensed Certified Professional Home Inspector® trained by InterNACHI®, we adhere to a comprehensive set of Home Inspection Standards of Practice. 

We have advanced tools including non-invasive thermal imaging camera technology which helps us detect issues which cannot be seen using traditional inspection methods. 

We have laboratory services available to analyze suspect mold samples and air quality samples which we collect during the inspection at your request.  Lab results within 24 hours during the week.

We will inspect and test the major systems of the home:

Roof  

• Roof-Covering
• Gutters and Downspouts
• Vents, flashing, skylights, chimney
• General structure

Exterior 

• Wall-covering
• Eaves, soffits and fascia
• Windows
• Exterior doors
• Walkways and driveways
• Stairs, steps, stoops, stairways and ramps
• Porches, patios, decks, balconies
• Railings, guards and handrails
• Grading, surface drainage where they may adversely affect the structure due to moisture intrusion.

Basement / Crawlspace 

• Foundation
• Structural Components

Heating and Cooling

• Determine age of systems

Plumbing 

• Main water supply
• Main fuel supply
• Water heating equipment and age of systems
• Fixtures and Faucets
• Toilets
• Drain and Waste
• Sump pump

Electrical

• Service
• Electric meter and base
• Service-entrance conductors
• Main service disconnect
• Circuit breakers and Fuses
• GFI / GFCI / AFCI protection
• Grounding and bonding

Fireplace    

• Visible portions of the fireplace and chimney
• Dampers and Cleanouts

Attic, Insulation & Ventilation

• Insulation and Ventilation
• Exhaust systems in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry

Doors, Windows & Interior

• Doors and windows
• Floors, walls and ceilings
• Stairs, steps, landings, stairways
• Railings, guards and handrails
• Garage doors and garage door openers

Built-In Appliances

• Refrigerator, Range / Oven / Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Hood, Food Waste Disposals, Built-in Microwaves, Clothes Washer, Clothes Dryer. 

Once your home inspection is complete, an online, easy-to-read report will be delivered to you within 24 hours.  This online report will include detailed descriptions, video and digital photos of the issues that were discovered. 

*some exclusions may apply (See Home Inspection Standards of Practice for more information)

VIEW SAMPLE HOME INSPECTION REPORT