Inspection Details
Included in Your Inspection
Bells Home Inspections offers professional home inspections for buying, selling, or maintaining your property. Our certified inspectors explain your home’s condition, outline potential repairs, and provide a detailed Spectora report (HTML/PDF) with explanations and pictures for your reference.
Structural Systems
Foundations, grading & drainage, basements, walkways, and floor, wall and ceiling structures.
Roofing
Roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings and skylights, chimneys and other roof penetrations.
Electrical Systems
Service entrance and panels, branch circuits, connected devices and fixtures, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and making sure your outlets are GFCI-protected.
Plumbing
Fixtures and faucets, water supply systems, drain, waste and vent systems, water heater, vents, flues and chimneys, and any sump pumps or fuel storage and distribution systems.
Heating, Vents, AC Systems
Heating and cooling equipment, ducts, vents and flues.
Appliances
Dishwasher, garbage disposal, range hood, range or oven, cooktop, microwave, trash compactor, bathroom exhaust fans, garage door operator, and other built-in appliances.
A Quick Comparison
A 4-point inspection is often required by insurers before they’re willing to issue or renew a policy on an older home, and only covers a few vital parts of the home. A 4-point inspection is more cost-effective than a full home inspection.
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Roofing
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4-Point Inspection
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Full Home Inspection
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Electrical Systems
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4-Point Inspection
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Full Home Inspection
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Plumbing
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4-Point Inspection
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Full Home Inspection
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HVAC Systems
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4-Point Inspection
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Full Home Inspection
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Structural Systems
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4-Point Inspection
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Full Home Inspection
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Appliances
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4-Point Inspection
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Full Home Inspection
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Frequently Asked Questions
Buying or selling a home can be a stressful experience, but we’re here to ensure you know what to expect during your home inspection.
We inspect a wide variety of properties, including single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and multi-family units across the local area.
If we discover issues during the inspection, our detailed report will outline any recommended repairs or replacements. This report can help you negotiate with the seller or plan for future improvements
Our inspectors are highly trained and experienced professionals with years of experience in the home inspection industry. They are licensed and certified and undergo regular training to stay up-to-date with the latest industry standards and practices.
A home inspection helps identify potential issues that could lead to costly repairs. It provides peace of mind, whether you’re buying, selling, or maintaining a property.
Yes. Even with recent remodels, there can be hidden issues. An inspection ensures that everything is up to code and identifies any overlooked problems.
Yes. New homes can have construction defects or incomplete items. A home inspection provides an unbiased evaluation, helping you address issues before closing.
Even in “As-Is” purchases, a home inspection provides valuable insight into the property’s condition, helping you make informed decisions and prioritize repairs.
Our comprehensive home inspections cover major systems, including roofing, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and structural components, ensuring a thorough assessment.
Reports are typically delivered within 24 hours of the inspection, including detailed findings and recommended actions.
Acting on inspection recommendations is crucial for maintaining property safety and value. Prompt action can also prevent minor issues from becoming major repairs.
The length of a home inspection varies, but most inspections take approximately 2-4 hours, depending on the property’s size and condition
A 4-Point Inspection covers four main areas of the home: roofing, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems. It’s often required for older homes or for insurance purposes.
A Wind Mitigation Inspection assesses a home’s wind-resistant features, such as roof shape, window protection, and more, which can qualify you for insurance discounts.
Roof Certification is an assessment that verifies a roof’s current condition and expected lifespan. It can help with insurance or property sales.
Home inspections aren’t just for home buyers. If you are preparing to sell your home, it may be wise to order a pre-sale home inspection. The last minute discovery of problems by a prospective buyer’s inspector can lead to delays, added expenses and can even derail a deal altogether. Your best solution as a home seller is to have a thorough inspection done prior to putting the house on the market. This allows you to resolve any issues or adjust the price of your home accordingly before they become a problem in negotiating a deal.
Here is what our Home Seller Inspection is designed to do for you:
- Give YOU more control over the selling process
- Facilitate a faster sale for more money
- Eliminate last minute contract cancellations or 11th hour re-negotiations
- Protect you from over-inflated buyer procured estimates
- Reduce your liability with full disclosure
- Identify repair issues allowing resolution of those items before placing your home for sale
- Make your home more marketable and attractive to buyers
- Eliminate issues that a “buyers” independent inspection would have ultimately revealed