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The “Essential” Home Inspection

Home inspections are essential when buying or selling your home and can be very helpful as a routine maintenance inspection for homeowners. Our Essential Home Inspection will help you identify any safety concerns, defects, or maintenance needs and provide you with valuable knowledge about your home. A home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property, its major systems, and components, such as structure, foundation, roof, interior, exterior, heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical, plumbing systems, and components.

I encourage my clients, especially first-time homebuyers, to meet me on-site whenever possible; this is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and summarize your home inspection. Once your home inspection is complete, I will prepare and deliver a detailed and reliable inspection report that will provide a comprehensive overview to help you to make confident and informed decisions when prioritizing repairs.

Because timely communication is critical when buying or selling a home, I am always just a phone call away. I will work with you to answer questions, address concerns, and communicate effectively to provide the exceptional customer service you deserve.

Pricing Estimates

Our pricing is based on the size and age of the home, the price estimates below are based on typical square foot ranges. Please call our office at 205-607-2082 for a detailed quote.

1-2 BDRM

$300 – $350

3 BDRM

$350 – $400

4 BDRM

$400 – $500

5 BDRM

$500 – $600

6 BDRM

$600 – $700

1-2 BDRM

$300 – $350

3 BDRM

$350 – $400

4 BDRM

$400 – $500

5 BDRM

$500 – $600

6 BDRM

$600 – $700

What’s really inspected?

As a Local Business Owner and your Home Inspector, I am committed to providing you with the best home inspection possible; I am an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector and adhere to the InterNACHI Standards of Practice which includes the following items:

Roof, flashings, attic, roof structure, insulation, and ventilation
Gutters, downspouts, site drainage, and retaining walls
Exterior components including eaves, siding, trim, windows, and doors
Decks, stoops, porches, patios, driveways, walkways, and railings
Heating, cooling, ventilation systems, and components
Plumbing fixtures, faucets, supply lines, waste lines, and water heater
Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats, and septic sump pumps
Electrical service line, meter box, electrical panels, breakers, and fuses
Branch wiring, outlets, grounding, bonding, GFCI’s, and AFCI’s
Interior components including floors, doors, windows, walls, ceilings, and stairs
Basement, crawlspace, foundation, and structural components
Fireplace, damper, hearth, gas log sets, and wall-mounted heaters
Garage doors, safety sensors, garage door openers, and much more…

 

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What’s really inspected?

As a Local Business Owner and your Home Inspector, I am committed to providing you with the best home inspection possible; I am an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector and adhere to the InterNACHI Standards of Practice which includes the following items:

Roof, flashings, attic, roof structure, insulation, and ventilation
Gutters, downspouts, site drainage, and retaining walls
Exterior components including eaves, siding, trim, windows, and doors
Decks, stoops, porches, patios, driveways, walkways, and railings
Heating, cooling, ventilation systems, and components
Plumbing fixtures, faucets, supply lines, waste lines, and water heater
Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats, and septic sump pumps
Electrical service line, meter box, electrical panels, breakers, and fuses
Branch wiring, outlets, grounding, bonding, GFCI’s, and AFCI’s
Interior components including floors, doors, windows, walls, ceilings, and stairs
Basement, crawlspace, foundation, and structural components
Fireplace, damper, hearth, gas log sets, and wall-mounted heaters
Garage doors, safety sensors, and door openers, and much more…

 

Ancillary inspections and services 

Asbestos screening

$20

The mere presence of asbestos in your home is not hazardous when left undisturbed. Generally, material in good condition will not release asbestos fibers; however, disturbing it may create a health hazard where none existed before.

Mold Screening

$20

When looking for an individual to evaluate your home for potential indoor mold growth, it is helpful to use someone not involved in the remediation process. That is what we offer, an unbiased visual mold screening without a conflict of interest.

pool and spa Inspection

$75

The purpose of our pool inspection is to identify any visible defects and to ensure that your pool is safe to swim in. The hidden risk associated with swimming pools is that of electric shock. Before you consider jumping into your new pool, let us inspect it for you.

Radon Gas Measurement

$150

Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in rocks and soil. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. When trapped indoors, the levels elevate and can increase the risk of lung cancer. Every home should be tested. $50 discount with your Essential Home Inspection. Learn more at: Radon | US EPA

Repair Inspection 

$150

Our repair or reinspection service is helpful after you’ve had your Essential Home Inspection, you’ve asked for repairs, and the seller agrees to make those repairs. Once the repairs are complete, we will return to the property and re-inspect the agreed upon repairs.

Partial Home Inspection

$150

Suppose you have a persistent problem with your home or would like to get an unbiased opinion of home improvements. In that case, our Partial Home Inspection evaluates a single item such as a Roof Inspection, Deck Inspection, Electrical Inspection, Plumbing Inspection, Structural Inspection, or Moisture Intrusion Evaluation.

Corrosive Drywall

$100

Our certified inspectors will perform a Standard Phase I inspection, a visual inspection checking and recording evidence of non-corrosion in air conditioning coils, electrical components, and refrigeration lines. Corrosive drywall in the U.S. was primarily imported from China from 2001 to 2007, most homes affected have been remediated.

Detached garage

$75

This service provides an inspection of a detached garage’s interior, exterior, roof, structure, foundation, and electrical components. Additional fees may apply if the detached garage also has a plumbing system or living space inside.

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Home Inspection Sample Reports

Your detailed home inspection report will be emailed to you on the same day as your inspection. Your inspection report will provide a comprehensive inspection overview with photos which will help you to prioritize repairs and maintain your home moving forward.

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Sample Home Inspection Report #1

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SAMPLE Radon Measurement Report

$25

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Special Thanks to our Military and  first Reponders

 We are thankful for your service, and to show our gratitude, we offer a $25 discount to all Active and Veteran Military Members and First Responders.

Red Mountain Inspections is a locally-owned home inspection business proudly serving the Greater Birmingham Area. Our service area includes Bibb, Blount, Cullman, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker County. Our inspector and staff are trained, licensed, experienced professionals committed to providing the best home inspection possible.

PHONE

205-607-2082

OFFICE HOURS

Mon-Fri 8 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 3 pm

AL License # HI-4007

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Red Mountain Inspections is a locally-owned home inspection business proudly serving the Greater Birmingham Area. Our service area includes Bibb, Blount, Cullman, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker County. Our inspector and staff are trained, licensed, experienced professionals committed to providing the best home inspection possible. 

Alabama Home Inspector License HI-4007

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Phone

205-607-2082

Hours

Mon-Fri 8 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 3 pm