Garage Grounds  Roofing System Exterior System (Siding, Windows, Trim, Doors, Decks, Patios, Steps) Foundation, Structure, Interior Drainage Plumbing Electrical Heating and Fireplaces Air Conditioning Attic, Crawl space, Insulation, Ventilation Interior Rooms

 

What Really Matters?

Buying a home... The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time. This often includes a written report, checklists, photographs, environmental reports, and what the inspector himself says during the inspection. All this combined with the seller's disclosure and what you notice yourself makes the experience even more overwhelming. What should you do?

Relax... You are about to hire the best Home Consulting/Inspection Company in the area. We are Professionally Trained and Nationally Certified to complete the inspection task at hand. Your report is electronically delivered to you and your agent.  It includes color digital photos to help support the items being addressed.  You also receive additional supporting materials that will assist you during the home buying process and for future maintenance on your property.

Most sellers are honest and are often surprised to learn of defects uncovered during an inspection. Realize that sellers are under no obligation to repair everything mentioned in the report. No home is perfect. Keep things in perspective. Don't walk away from your future home over things that don't matter. It is inappropriate to demand that a seller address deferred maintenance, conditions already listed on the seller's disclosure, or nit-picky items.

Castle Home Inspections is here to assist you in buying or selling your home - Reduce your Risk...

We educate our clients during the home inspection, so whether you are a buyer, seller, or a current homeowner you will receive an unbiased opinion regarding the condition of the property. Our inspectors have completed some of the industry’s most comprehensive training programs.  We take pride in the fact that we have achieved the certification designations that set us apart from many of our competitors.  We will provide you with information so you can have Peace of Mind.  Give us a call and experience the Castle Home Inspections difference ... Where the Inspection is Just the Beginning. 

Castle Home Inspections provides home buyers, sellers or homeowners with the professional home inspection you deserve. 

If you are in the market for a home inspection or if you would like to know more, please contact me for a personal consultation, or to schedule an inspection today.

What to expect Home Inspection Services    You are hiring a Professional Building Consultant/Home Inspector. When you hire a building consultant/home inspector, you are hiring an experienced professional who has training and experience in the building industry. It is the job of the consultant to not only evaluate the condition of the house's major systems and structural components, but also to evaluate how these systems are working together and identify areas that need to be watched, repaired or replaced. Your home consultant will give you the "Big Picture" analysis of the house.  If the building consultant identifies the need for a costly, detailed analysis of any of the home's systems or structural components, the inspector will recommend the appropriate professional, which may be an experienced engineer or a qualified licensed contractor or specialty tradesman with expertise analyzing that particular system or structural component. The need for this kind of expensive, detailed analysis is rare.   WE ARE A HOME CONSULTING COMPANY THAT WORKS FOR YOU!   Castle Home Inspections provides complete inspection services for the Real Estate Community in all of the St. Louis and surrounding areas, including Jefferson County and St. Charles County.  Our Consulting/Home Inspection service is a visual inspection of the structural elements and systems which are accessible. The inspector will view the properties with you explaining everything in detail, so you understand it, including the visual limitations that may exist.  The training and experience give our inspectors the insight about houses similar to yours, so they really know what to look for and can readily compare your house and its systems with other houses of similar age and condition.  All homes have strong and weak points, and they are not always what they seem.  The systems that we have incorporated into our company will allow you to gain the perspective and sound information you need to make better decisions. What Items Are Inspected "Give Us 5% of your confidence, and we will earn the other 95%!" *Major Systems are defined as follows:   INTERIOR:  Doors, Windows, Walls, Ceilings, Floors, Fireplace(s), Attic ELECTRICAL:  Service Drop, Conductors/Cables, Main Sub Panels & Components, Grounding, GFI & Overcurrent Protection Devices, Wiring PLUMBING:  Main Line, Supply Lines, Waste/Drainage & Vent Systems, Fuel Storage & Distribution System GARAGE: Floor, Firewall/Ceiling, Ventilation, Walls, Electrical, Vehicle Door(s) ROOF:  Roof Covering, Roof Stairs, Exterior Walls, Trim/Flashings, Eaves/Fascia/Sofit, Gutters & Downspouts, Balconies/Decks STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS:  Foundation, Framing, Floor Construction, Slab, Basement GROUNDS:  Driveways, Sidewalks, Retaining Walls, Patio/Porches, Railings, Patio Cover  New Home Inspections Should I have my newly constructed home inspected? Yes, there are good reasons to have a professional inspection performed on the brand new home you are buying. Buying a new house is likely one of, if not the largest, financial decision you'll ever make. The whole process is fraught with emotion and stress. A professional home inspection will substantially reduce the risk of your large investment in a new home. It just makes sense to learn as much as you can about the quality of your new home, before signing off on everything. Building a new home is a tremendously complex endeavor. It involves many people, usually split up into sub-contractor groups, each working on different parts and systems of the house. Even for the best builders, it's nearly impossible to complete this process without missing something. Maybe it's a plumbing fixture that didn't get tested for leaks, maybe it's an electrical box that isn't working, or any one of dozens of minor problems that can easily be overlooked in such a major undertaking. We will find such problems while it is still early enough for you to bring them up with the builder and have them corrected before you sign-off and start moving in. For the relatively small cost, a professional inspection of your new dream home can pay big dividends in peace of mind and get any problems identified and corrected before they can become an unpleasant surprise.   If you would like to know more, please contact me for a personal consultation, or to schedule an inspection.    Certified Pre-Market Inspection Program Today's real estate market commands that sellers have an edge when selling their home. Not only do we inspect the structural and mechanical systems of your home, we provide an online report with digital photos and an entire marketing program to put your home in front of hundreds of real estate agent. We advertise your listing, open houses, and we design materials relating to your home for prospective buyers to take. A final walk-through is also available to the contracted buyer to address items that are found in your report. When they see that you have corrected items, trust is built and the emotions of negotiations are diminished. Why an inspection? *To equip your home for the Real Estate Market *To gain a marketing advantage over the rest of the homes on the market *To be prepared for the buyer's questions with answers from a  professional *To correct things before they become a doubt in the buyer's mind *To make your home the right house to buy *To get top dollar with no room to negotiate Now, Why should you use Castle Home Inspections? Click Here   11th Month Inspections What is a New Home Construction Warranty Inspection? Castle Home Inspections offers this service for homeowners who are living in a newly constructed home. While many items are now concealed, it's not too late for defects to be caught by the trained eye of our inspectors. Our experience tells us that most major construction flaws go unnoticed for 3-5 years. By this time, correcting these flaws could cost many thousands of dollars to remedy, and the builder is no longer responsible. It is unfortunate that most of these flaws go unnoticed until it is too late and extensive damage has occurred. At the 11th month of home ownership, the builder is still responsible for most defects. Did the builder call to remind you that your home warranty was about to expire? Most don't provide this courtesy. Assisting in preventing this risk and the possibility of future costly repairs is the goal of our "New Home Construction Warranty Inspection." Our inspection covers all major systems and includes testing of the mechanical systems and components. All visible defects will be noted in a written report and ready for presentation to your builder. This "last chance" inspection is essential in providing you with the peace of mind you deserve. This service works so well, that most new homeowners are amazed with our findings and will refer us to their neighbors. If you would like to know more, please contact me for a personal consultation.