Eagle Ridge Home Inspection

Our team is prepared to support you as you move into your newly purchased dwelling with a Eagle Ridge home inspection!

Acquiring a new house is an exciting occasion. Allow our crew at Steve Smallman Property Inspections assist you to concentrate on making your loved ones prepared for the change. We will take the pressure out of your move with an in-depth Eagle Ridge home inspection!

Ever since 2006, our technicians at Steve Smallman Property Inspections have delivered meticulous home inspections for the Eagle Ridge and Greater Raleigh communities.

Home Inspection: What We Search For

The best Eagle Ridge home inspections are delivered by certified specialists. Here is what our Steve Smallman Property Inspections staff will investigate for:

Eagle Ridge Home Window And Door Inspection

Residential doors: We check that the external doors seal and secure successfully
Residential windows: We confirm that the rubber weatherproofings act properly
Garage overhead door: We use the garage door and validate that the laser sensor functions correctly

Eagle Ridge Home Outside Inspection Services

External walls: Our home inspection pros document that the external walls or other wall coverings are fit
Roof trim: We check that the soffits and fascia are healthy
Roofing flashing: Our professionals validate that valleys in the roof decking have a airtight seal
Pavement and walkways: Our professionals document paths, driveways, and walkways
Property drainage: Our home inspection pros look over property angle, surface water flow, and shrubbery to report any possible water leak issues

HVAC System Inspections

Heating and ventilation system: Our professionals use the heater to validate the buttons are operatning correctly.
Air conditioning system: Our professionals look over the air conditioning unit, to check the controls operate effectively.
Functionality inspection: We inspect that your heating and air conditioning systems function as they should.

Basement, Crawlspace and Foundation Inspection

Crawl spaces and basements: We view any signs of wood in contact with earth.
Water penetration review: Our professionals inspect all evidence of current water leaks.
Foundation and slab: Our professionals review any evidence of wooden framing in contact of foundation movement, like symptoms of sheetrock cracks, brick cracks, misaligned door frames, and unleveled floor boards.
Structural wood: We inspect any notching or drilling of frame wood that might present a structural safety concern.

Eagle Ridge Electrical System Inspections

Electric meter review: Our professionals check that your electrical metering and base are operating well.
Safety inspection: Our professionals ensure that the electric conduit is grounded and joined properly.
Safety devices inspection: Our professionals make certain that your circuit breakers and fuses are working properly.
Light switches & electric receptacles: Our home inspection pros view a number of fixtures, switches, and receptacles, including GFI switches.

Plumbing System Inspection

Water main controls: Our home inspection pros verify that the water main supply shutoff is functioning effectively
Water heating system review: Our professionals inspect the venting, heat source, and temperature pressure relief valves (TPRs)
Inside water supply: Our professionals look over all faucets, fixtures, and toilets
Drainage review: Our home inspection pros test showers, sinks, and tubs for drainage functioning properly
Sump pumps: Our home inspection pros review water pumps that are accessible

Why Partner With Steve Smallman Property Inspections for Eagle Ridge Home Inspection

When you team up with our crew of Eagle Ridge home inspection experts, you can rely on us to supply great house inspections on a short time-line.

To receive help from our Eagle Ridge home inspectors for your home inspection, call us today at 919-669-3639!

Does your HOA need to know more about the physical condition of its properties? Call on us! Our team can handle your new or existing development.

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SEE WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

★★★★★ 5/5

Very knowledgeable and thorough. Wouldn’t hesitate to hire him again. He makes me look good to my clients since I recommended they use him!

The inspector took his time inspecting our property and was very detailed in his survey and in his report. His report not only aided us in negotiating with the sellers, but his report has been a guide to a parade of contractors that we have had through our house.

Steve Smallman Property Inspections, completed a home inspection as a part of due diligence prior to purchase. Mr. Smallman did a through job and documented all issues and possible issues. In this current housing market of "highest and best" a true and honest inspection allows us non investors to make the best decisions. I would and have recommended Steve Smallman Property Inspections to all.

SPECIALIZED INSPECTIONS

Steve Smallman Property Inspections, LLC is pleased to offer these specialized inspection services to our customers.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

If you’re the first-ever occupant of your brand-new home, you have specific inspection needs before moving in. We inspect your new home before your final walkthrough to add an objective set of experienced eyes to help protect your investment. We also do pre-drywall inspections.

11-MONTH WARRANTY INSPECTIONS

New homes may come with a warranty that lasts a year. An 11-month inspection is key in terms of taking advantage of what your warranty guarantees. We check for anything covered by your warranty before it expires so that the proper party is responsible for any repairs.

PRE-LISTING INSPECTIONS

Selling a home? A pre-listing inspection gives you an advantage. Letting us identify maintenance needs before you sell lets your home enter the market in its very best state free from defects that could cause potential buyers to turn away from what could be a golden opportunity for everyone.

MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS

Life moves so quickly that general and even significant home maintenance can sometimes be forgotten. Furthermore, some routine home maintenance items are difficult to spot without the proper experience. Let our highly-trained inspectors give your home a check-up and help you prioritize regular home maintenance to save money and to help keep your family safe.

TERMITE INSPECTIONS

Termites and other wood-destroying insects cause millions of dollars of damage per year to buildings all over North Carolina. Our inspectors are all Registered Pest Control Technicians with the NC Department of Agriculture Structural Pest Control Division. We are affiliated with Cooper Pest Control to provide the wood-destroying insect reports (WDIR) required by many mortgage lenders.

RADON INSPECTIONS

Radon – an odorless, colorless gas – naturally occurs in most soil. It’s also the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in North America. We can perform the EPA-recommended radon testing that determines whether or not you are being exposed to safe levels of radon within your home.