Your home is most likely your biggest investment.
Whether the property you're buying is large or small, one or one hundred years old, we can help you understand the conditions
of the property and review systems, components and how they operate.
There are many times when a property inspection
is applicable. First, homebuyers utilize the inspection process to gain knowledge of the existing conditions of the
property they intend to purchase. Second, sellers make use of an inspection report to improve their property before
the sale or listing. A third opportunity is when homeowners of new properties obtain inspections prior to the final
walk-through and at the end of the one-year warranty period.
Existing properties
Most of PPI’s work is from existing housing. The condition of an existing structure can vary widely and there
is no correlation between the age of the property and needed repairs or upgrades. The broad ranges of conditions typically
are the result of how well the property was built and how well it has been maintained. The possibilities are endless
which strongly justifies contacting us to schedule an inspection.
New Construction
Just because it’s new doesn't mean quality workmanship or that it has been properly reviewed by the municipal
inspector. Each year PPI completes more new construction inspections compared to the prior year. The homebuilding
process can be very emotional and home-buyers view this type of inspection service as an objective third party review.
The cost of housing, particularly new construction, can test anyone's finances and an inspection is a nominal investment
considering how it can help protect your asset.
Warranty Review
Homebuilders typically provide a one-year warranty for new construction. At the end of this warranty period the homeowner
is asked to identify any problems for the contractor to repair in the form of “punch list". This is usually
the homeowner's last opportunity to have their concerns addressed without incurring any expenses. Some defects will
be obvious but other deficiencies are not as apparent for most homeowners. The expense for a warranty review inspection
is often justified even if only one additional deficiency is noted.
Environmental
Many properties do not require environmental sampling such as mold or radon inspections. However,
environmental laws are changing and PPI is capable of providing these services should the property be suspect of such conditions
or real estate disclosure laws encourage them. Our environmental services include air sampling (mold), water,
lead, asbestos and radon testing. Please refer to the following link for additional information about these hazards
– Information & FAQ’s.
Consultation
Things don't always go as planned unfortunately,
and Pignotti Property Inspections provides consulting services that address particular concerns. The assessment is thorough
and the report is well documented. Contact PPI to explain your situation and we will discuss how we can assist your
needs.
