Why Choose Well Built Inspections?

We walk the roof when it is safe to do so. When it is not, we drone it. Either way, you receive close-up visual documentation. We inspect roof coverings, flashings, roof vents, plumbing vents, above-roof electrical wires, gutters, copings, and chimneys.

Inspected from the ground perimeter. We document walls, soffits, fascias, downspouts, windows, doors, sidewalks, lot grading, vegetation affecting the structure, and fencing.

We inspect basements from the interior. In finished basements, we deploy thermal imaging and moisture meters to look behind walls for signs of water entry. We document the foundation from footings up: cracks, settling, water entry, past repairs, window openings, and penetrations. We then inspect posts, beams, and floor joists.

We remove the dead front covers of every panel and sub-panel in the home. We use a thermal imaging camera on every electrical panel to identify overloaded connections. We inspect the main service entrance, service mast, meter panel, main bond, grounding electrode conductor, distribution panels, breakers, and visible wiring. We make every effort to test every outlet, every light, and every switch throughout the home.

We document the age of all heating equipment. We use our combustion analyzer on every furnace to measure exhaust gases and calculate efficiency. We photograph every supply register and use an infrared thermometer to verify heat delivery to every room. We inspect humidifiers and air filters.

We photograph the data plate on every outdoor compressor and use that information to determine age, tonnage, minimum wire size, and maximum breaker. We operate the system if outdoor temperatures permit (above 65°F — operating below this threshold risks compressor damage).

We inspect the water heater, all visible supply lines, and all visible waste lines. We inspect sump pits and ejector pits. We run water at every kitchen and bathroom fixture and at every hose bib. We use our thermal imaging camera beneath kitchens and bathrooms to look for signs of active water leakage.

We inspect floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, cabinets, outlets, switches, and appliances. We document cosmetic issues separately. Our primary focus is water entry, structural concerns, and problem windows and doors.

We inspect insulation levels, ventilation systems, and visible structure. We document any plumbing, heating, or electrical components located in the attic space.