Home Inspection Services in West Haven, Utah

Always First Home Inspections offers a well-rounded variety of inspection and thermal imaging services. These include radon testing, mold testing, termite inspections, and much more.

Our Home Inspector will review the detailed report with you to make sure you understand everything and answer any remaining questions.

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We will prepare your Home Inspection Reports with easy-to-read details on:

The condition of every major component from the roof to the basement
Major and minor deficiencies
Any major expenditures necessary
Helpful home preservation tips
Safety concerns and much more

Pre-Purchase Inspection

A home inspection is a visual process where all of the items typically used within a home are tested and/or operated to verify proper operation or installation. Doors and windows are opened and closed, roofing materials inspected, air-conditioning and heating systems operated. The Inspector will fill the sinks and tub(s), run the shower(s), and flush the toilets. Within 24 hours of the inspection a detailed report will be distributed to you.

Radon Testing

Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. Its presence in your home can pose a danger to your family’s health. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in America. The U.S. Surgeon General and EPA recommend that all homes be tested for the presence of radon. Always First Home Inspections is a qualified radon testing service, having completed the Radon Measurement Operator Proficiency course. We use measuring devices that are placed in the lowest level of the residence for a period of 48 hours, with the results available at the end of the test.

Thermal Imaging (Infrared Scan)

Infrared thermal thermography, or thermal imaging, is a non-destructive means of scanning for moisture, missing insulation, wet insulation, leaks in roof systems, and other building anomalies. Our Infrared Survey of the building will be focused on the heat or cooling loss by finding missing, misplaced, or damaged insulation in the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors, as well as leaks around doors and windows which lets heat escape.

Home Energy Score

Developed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Home Energy Score provides easy-to-understand and comparable information about a home’s energy efficiency. The Home Energy Score uses a 1-to-10 scale where a score of 10 represents the most energy-efficient homes, and a score of 1 represents the least energy-efficient homes.

Energy costs are a significant part of homeownership. The Home Energy Score can help by providing information on the expected energy performance of the home. With information from a Home Energy Score, you can be more confident in your investment decision.

Wood Destroying Insect Inspections

Wood destroying insects, such as termites and carpenter ants, can cause serious problems in the wood structural components of a house and may go undetected for a long period of time. Always First Home Inspections starts with a full termite inspection which includes visual and probing methods. We will look for termite mud tubes, tunnels, and wings on window ledges, door frames, and in boiler rooms. Wood beams, joists, and wood support columns in your basement and garage are also inspected for damage.

Air Quality/Mold Inspections

There are many areas in every home where mold growth can be hiding. A professional mold inspection can help you identify those areas where mold is actively growing in your home. Mold inspections will often reveal multiple areas of mold contamination which effectively have a cumulative effect equal to that of a very large area.

Mold and moisture inspections are always recommended even when mold contamination is not present in a building. These inspections are performed for individuals suffering from health problems believed to be related to poor indoor air quality, as well as, during real estate transactions, and litigation between buyers/sellers, tenants/landlords, or claimants and insurance companies. Because indoor mold is a direct cause of so many health problems, a mold inspection is a wise investment for everyone, not just those who are already suffering symptoms.

New Construction Inspections

New construction inspections are performed at the completion of construction, but prior to your final walk through with the builder’s customer service representative or superintendent. It is always a good idea to verify that utilities (gas, water, and electric) have been turned on, either by you or the builder depending on the builder’s policy. The inspection should be scheduled just a day or two before your final walk through with the builder. This will ensure that most, if not all, last minute items have been completed prior to your inspection. At the conclusion of the inspection a completed report will be distributed to you.

Pre-Warranty Expiration Inspections

Warranty inspections are performed during the 11th month of your 1-year Builder Warranty. The inspection will be performed to verify that proper building techniques were used and that the various components of the home were properly installed. You will be presented with a completed report at the end of the inspection along with digital photos taken as needed for inaccessible areas.

Investor Property Inspections (Includes Multi-Unit Housing)

Investor property inspections are performed prior to purchase as well as periodically during ownership. Pre-purchase inspections are performed to identify defects prior to taking ownership to negotiate repairs or price adjustments which reflect the condition of the property. Periodic inspections for properties currently in your portfolio would ensure the identification of needed repairs following a tenant’s departure. Tenants sometimes neglect to mention repairs and/or abuse the property during their tenancy. Identifying those problems early is the key to profitable ownership.

Seller Certified Home Program (Pre-Listing Inspections)

Listing inspections are very good for the homeowner who may not be in tune with the condition of their home. A great many sales are cancelled due to the buyer’s shock at the “functional condition” of the home. Having the home inspected prior to placing on the market is the ideal way to identify and either repair or disclose the issue found in the Inspection Report. Obviously, repairing the items would be the most beneficial towards completing the sale. However, there may be financial reasons where the owner can’t make the repairs. Disclosing them up front and pricing the home based upon that disclosure will often times produce a higher net sales price for the owner.

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