Welcome to Sidewalk To Shingles Inspections. Your local home inspector.
Let our InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspectors help bring peace of mind to your real estate experience.
Our Services
Pre-purchase Inspections
New Construction Inspections
New Construction Inspections
A pre-purchase inspection gives you a detailed assessment of your home's visible and readily available components. We will provide a list of defects and needed repairs and will make you aware of any safety issues.
New Construction Inspections
New Construction Inspections
New Construction Inspections
A new construction inspection gives the buyer the chance to catch issues before they move in, and gives the peace of mind knowing that their new home was constructed correctly.
Pre-Listing Inspections
New Construction Inspections
Wood Destroying Organism Inspections
A pre-listing inspection gives you a heads up on any issues that your house might have without having the pressure of a buyer.
Wood Destroying Organism Inspections
Wood Destroying Organism Inspections
Wood Destroying Organism Inspections
There are four different types of wood destroying insects that can cause significant damage to a home. Subterranean termites, Carpenter ants, Carpenter bees, and Wood boring beetles. Sidewalk to Shingles Inspections will assess the homes exterior, identify any signs of activity as well as circumstances favorable to termites or other infestations.
Manufactured Home Inspections
Wood Destroying Organism Inspections
Manufactured Home Inspections
Manufactured homes are constructed differently than a site-built home. These differences can create unique issues that a typical homeowner wouldn't know. We will look for things such as roof leaks, pier damage, or moisture, and condensation issues that are not easy to spot.
Thermal Imaging Camera
Wood Destroying Organism Inspections
Manufactured Home Inspections
Thermal imaging is a great tool that helps to identify water damage in walls, floors, and ceilings by detecting the difference in temperature between a wet area and the surrounding dry areas. Thermal imaging is also a great tool to help identify areas of the home where the insulation isn't sufficient.
RADON TESTING
RADON TESTING
RADON TESTING
Is a silent killer lurking in your home? You can't see it or smell it but radon gas can seep into your home and greatly increase your risk for lung cancer. Radon gas is naturally released from the breakdown of uranium in our soil but can be dangerous when it becomes trapped in our homes. Sidewalk to Shingles can conduct a short term radon air test to measure the amount of radon in the home.
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Additional Information
- The buy back program is valid for home inspections performed for home buyers and home sellers by participating interNACHI Certified Professional Inspectors only.
- The home must be listed for sale with a licensed real estate agent.
- The guarantee excludes homes with material defects not present at the time of the inspection, or not required to be inspected, per InterNACHI's Residential Standards of Practice.
- The Guarantee will be honored for 90 days after closing.
- InterNACHI will pay you whatever price you paid for the home.
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Ten tips to speed up your home inspection
Speed up your home sale by preparing your home ahead of time using the following tips. Your home inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing.
- Confirm that the water, electrical, and gas services are turned on (including pilot light).
- Make sure your pets won't hinder your home inspection. Ideally, they should be removed from the premises or secured outside. Tell your agent about any pets at home.
- Replace burned-out light bulbs to avoid a "light is inoperable” report that may suggest an electrical problem.
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and replace dead batteries.
- Clean or replace dirty HVAC air filters, they should fit securely.
- Remove stored items, debris, and wood from the foundation. These may be cited as "conducive conditions" for termites.
- Remove items blocking access to HVAC equipment, electrical service panels, the water heater, attic and crawlspace.
- Unlock any locked areas that your home inspector must access, such as the attic door or hatch, the electrical service panel, the door to the basement, and exterior gates.
- Trim the limbs so that they are at least 10 feet away from the roof. Trim any shrubs that are too close to the house and can hide moisture against the house.
- Repair or replace any broken or missing items, such as doorknobs, locks or latches, windowpanes or screens, gutters or downspouts, or chimney caps.
Checking these areas before your home inspection is an investment in selling your property. Better yet, have your InterNACHI inspector ensure that your home is move in certified. Your real estate agent will thank you.