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I’ll inspect the structure, systems and components of the home, inside and out, from the foundation to the roof, using the latest tools and technology.

I encourage you to attend your inspection so that I can describe my process, explain my findings, point out important maintenance items, and answer all your questions.

As a Certified Professional Inspector trained by InterNACHI, I adhere to a comprehensive Residential Standards of Practice. This means that I will inspect all of the following, when visible and accessible:

• Roof
• Structural Components Attic, Ventilation & Insulation Exterior Cladding
• Porch & Deck
• Attached Garage
• Driveway
• Foundation
• Basement/Crawl Space
• Fireplace Electrical System Plumbing System HVAC System
• Interior, including Built-In Appliances, Ceilings, Floors, & Walls, Windows/Glazing
• Doors

Following my evaluation, I will compile my findings in an easy-to-read report, which will include detailed descriptions and high-resolution digital photos of any issues I’ve discovered. I’ll email you your report within 24 hours, and my job isn’t finished until you understand everything in it.

Termite Inspection

During your termite inspection, you can expect that I will spend about an hour or two thoroughly going over your property. The timeframe will vary depending on the size of the property. I will look at the interior and exterior of the home and check for visible signs of an infestation which includes:

• Droppings
• Broken wings
•  Mud Tubes
• Damaged Wood

I will also check your baseboards, walls, windows, crawl space, door frames, insides of cabinets and closets. I will need full access to your home including the garage and attic and will pay special attention to the bathroom, kitchens, and utility rooms. This is due to subterranean termites that often use places where plumbing penetrates the slab to gain access to your home.

For the exterior of the home, I will look at the exterior walls and eaves of the house, and closely examine the foundation. In addition to signs of damage to the wood, I will be on the lookout for mud tubes on the foundation. After I have thoroughly inspected the home itself, I will move on to the surrounding property and yard to make sure those areas are not showing signs of termite activity.

Once the inspection is complete, I will let you know the findings. If there’s an infestation, treatment will be recommended, but even if there’s not an infestation, I will suggest preventive treatment to keep your home safe. In order to prevent termite infestations some practices you can do include:

• Getting rid of excess moisture
• Keeping landscaping clean
• Repairing the roof and attic as soon as there’s an issue
• Saying ‘no’ to cardboard
• Keeping your eyes open to signs of termite infestation
• Schedule an annual termite inspection

Monster-Free Inspection

Top To Bottom Services provides this inspection free of charge to any parent who wants their children to feel safe and secure in their new home. I will conduct this inspection alongside any standard InterNACHI based home inspection. If the new home shows no evidence of Monsters, Goblins, Ghouls, etc, I will email you an official Monster-Free Certificate. If your child is present, I will let them know that no monsters were found during the inspection and they can expect their certificate via email ASAP.

Pet Friendly

InterNACHI provides their Certified Inspectors with a pet friendly checklist for both cats and dogs. The detailed checklist includes:

• Take a ‘pet’s eye-view’ of things. Get down to the pet’s level and take a look around. Check areas that a pet can access by way of climbing or jumping.
• Look for choking, strangulation, and suffocation hazards. Window treatment cords should be cut so that there are no loops.
• Look for wires and electrical cords that should be covered or unplugged to prevent pets from chewing them and possibly being electrocuted.
• Look for ‘ladders’ that curious pets can climb to access elevated areas, such as countertops and tabletops. These should be eliminated.
• Check that any indoor plants are of varieties that are pet-safe. Lilies can cause kidney failure in cats. Other common plants that are toxic to pets include amaryllis, poinsettia, mums, and aloe vera.

These are just a few of many questions that you as a homeowner can ask yourself to keep your pets safe. Upon request or prior knowledge of current pets, I will provide you with a copy of the checklist for you to have in order to provide 100% safety for your pets.