Home Inspections

What to Expect From Your Blue Ridge Home Inspection

To start, you will connect with our local office leader to schedule the inspection for your home in Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Ball Ground, Jasper, or Hiawassee at a time most convenient for you. If you are working with a real estate professional, we will connect with them and arrange access to the home, as we thoroughly inspect the interior and exterior of the home. Once scheduled, you can expect the inspector to arrive at the property at the scheduled date and time to begin the inspection and document the condition of the home. The inspector will visit every single room and take photographs for the report. They will turn on every light, check faucets, toilets, and outlets for functionality while notating any damage or insufficient items in the home. They will perform the same thorough check on the exterior of the home, too! Most of the time, you can expect the inspector to be on the property for three to four hours. Once completed, you will receive your professional electronic report same day, and your inspector will call you and discuss his findings with you and answer any questions you may have.

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Inspections

Blue Ridge Home Inspections has years of experience providing professional, non-biased inspections for both residential and commercial properties. Our comprehensive and non-invasive inspections evaluate the conditions of all accessible systems and components including:

  • Exterior systems

  • Roofing, flashing, and any visual penetrations

  • Structural issues

  • Plumbing systems

  • Electrical systems

  • Interior components

  • Heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems

  • Fireplaces and solid fuel-burning appliances

  • Insulation and ventilation of attics, crawlspaces, and basements

Our ICA-certified inspectors provide inspection services for sellers, potential buyers, and property owners. All reports are emailed same day with full-color photos describing what we see, and all clients are called afterward to answer any questions or concerns. Contact us today to schedule your inspection!

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Thermal Imaging

We use a state-of-the-art infrared camera to find problems that aren’t always apparent to the naked eye. By evaluating the images, I can detect sources of energy loss, locate areas of moisture intrusion, pinpoint dangerous hot spots in the electrical system, and uncover other problems, such as wood-destroying pests and rodent infestations, and flue leaks in the chimney.

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Aerial Drone Photography

We use a state-of-the-art, camera-mounted unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone to capture images of unsafe or hard-to-access areas, such as tall roofs. We can get an up close look at any issues or defects that would otherwise not be properly inspected and reported.

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General Home Inspection

Each General Home Inspection performed by Blue Ridge Home Inspections LLC. adheres to the strict Standards of Practice outlined by InterNACHI. We use FLIR Thermal Cameras to look for possible moisture in the walls and floors. Our General Home inspection includes all of the following areas of the home, as long as they are visible and safely accessible to the inspector:

  • Foundation, crawlspace, basement

  • Roof, chimney, guttering

  • Attic

  • Exterior, siding, trim, doors, windows

  • Interior, ceiling, walls, floors

  • Electrical panels and devices

  • Plumbing systems and fixtures

  • Heating and cooling systems

  • Fixed appliances

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How to Prepare for Your Blue Ridge Home Inspection

  • Tidy up your home to put your best foot forward

  • Lock up your pets

  • Replace any light bulbs

  • Fix any clogs

  • Replace HVAC filters

  • Repair any visible damage to the home

  • Contract with a pest exterminator if need be

  • Trim your trees

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When You Need a Blue Ridge Home Inspection

A home inspection is usually required prior to a home sale or prior to a home refinancing in Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Ellijay, Hiawassee, Jasper, or Ball Ground. A home inspection benefits both the buyer and the seller of the home in the event of a home sale because it ensures the home buyer that there are no major structural problems with the home, and it protects the home seller from any claims about the damages after the sale of the home. Plus, almost all mortgage companies require a home inspection in order to ensure they won't lose money should the home have pre-existing structural damage. In the event of a home refinancing, the potential lender wants to be sure the home is valued for the amount of the loan and that it is in good structural health prior to the loan being approved.

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How to Choose a Blue Ridge Home Inspection Company

  • Visit websites and check their online presence

  • Look for certifications

  • Look for years of experience

  • Ask for referrals

  • Make sure they are bonded and insured

  • Ensure there is no conflict of interest

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Results of a Blue Ridge Home Inspection

The home inspection report will be sent to you and to the real estate professional involved in the transaction. It will explicitly point out anything found wrong or insufficient with the home, along with ensuring other areas are functional at the time of the inspection. You can also expect a thorough run through of the home within this report. This report is great to have and keep for future reference and to know any home repairs you may need to make.

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Will the Sale Or Refinance of Your Home Be Affected?

The answer to this question involves what the home inspection report reveals. The buyer can request the homeowner to make necessary repairs prior to the sale of the home going through. The seller will then have to pay for these repairs if they want the sale of the home to move forward. The seller can deny the request or request the buyer to pay for the repairs, especially if the repairs are more cosmetic than functional or structural.

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Our mission is to offer you a comprehensive home inspection for your Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Ellijay, Hiawassee, Jasper, or Ball Ground home. Our experienced team performs thorough home inspections, ensuring nothing is missed. Get your home inspected today!

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