Seller Pre-Listing Home Inspections
It’s a wise seller who schedules a home inspection prior to listing. If you want to get top dollar, then you need to be sure there are no unexpected surprises lurking in your home that will derail a sale or cause you to take a painful price reduction. Stay in control of the process by calling Chester County Home Inspections at (484) 212-1600, or schedule online now.
Experience That Matters
Owner Edwin Dunckley knows exactly what to look for when inspecting a residential property. Not only does he have multiple certifications, but he is also a hands-on owner of numerous investment properties. Since the late 1990’s, he has personally handled at least five renovation projects a year on various properties.
Schedule NowWhat Does a Pre-listing Home Inspection Include?
A seller inspection is the exact same process as a buyer home inspection, and includes an assessment of the following areas of a home:
- Roof, vents, flashing, and trim
- Gutters and downspouts
- Skylights, chimneys, and other roof penetrations
- Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings
- Eaves, soffits, and fascia
- Grading and drainage
- Basement, foundation, and crawlspace
- Water penetration and foundation movement
- Heating system
- Cooling system
- Main water shut-off valve
- Water heating system
- Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets
- Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats
- Electrical service line and meter box
- Main disconnect and service amperage
- Electrical panel(s), breaker, and fuses
- Grounding and bonding
- GFCIs and AFCIs
- Fireplace damper door and hearth
- Insulation and ventilation
- Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers
- And more
After each inspection, we issue a detailed report to the homeowner, complete with video and high-resolution, zoom-able images. We will recommend to you which defects you need to have professionally remediated.
View a Sample ReportFree Re-inspections Effectively Market Your Home
Once all defects have been professionally remediated, we will re-inspect your home free of charge so that we can present you with a clean inspection report that shows you are in full compliance with disclosure requirements. Your report then becomes effective marketing collateral to be passed out to prospective buyers. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that all major defects have been accounted for and fixed.
A Complete Package of Inspection Services
In addition, we offer the following specialty inspections should you need them:
- Termite inspections
- Pool & spa inspections
- Radon testing
- Stucco & EIFS Inspections
- Well certifications
- Water quality testing
- Pre-drywall inspections (for new-home builds)
- Pre-closing walk-through inspections (for new-home builds)
- Restoration assessments for old or historical homes
- Home warranty inspections for new-home builds closing in on the expiration of their one-year warranty
Before listing it for sale, make sure your home is in the best possible condition with a seller home inspection from Chester County Home Inspections. You’ll be confident with your list price and will a have clean report to back it up. Schedule online now, or call (484) 212-1600 today. We are the consultative inspection professionals serving Chester, Berks, Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Delaware counties.