We cater to a diverse range of clients, including homeowners, property managers, real estate developers, and business owners. Whether it’s a single-family residence, multi-unit complex, or commercial building, we bring the same dedication and attention to detail to every evaluation we conduct.

Can a House Fail a Home Inspection?

A home doesn’t pass or fail an inspection. Instead, a home inspection is a thorough audit of your home’s components. In most cases, there will be concerns marked on your home inspection report, but these are strictly informative.

Can I Skip the Home Inspection?

WHILE YOU CAN LEGALLY SKIP A HOME INSPECTION, DOING SO COULD MEAN THAT YOU MAY END UP BUYING A HOME WITH MAJOR ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE FIXED.

Can a Home Inspector Make Repairs?

While a home inspector may recommend some minor repairs, they are not qualified to make major repairs. He or she can provide information about what needs to be repaired — and it might be helpful to know that information — but the decision to actually do the work lies solely with the homeowner. Not only does this give you the freedom to choose your contractors, but it also helps prevent a conflict of interest.

How Do Home Inspections Affect Appraisals?

A home inspection can affect appraisals for two reasons: 1) The inspector may find something wrong with the property that would lower the value of the home, 2) The inspector may find things that need repair which could increase the value of the home. If the inspection finds issues that require repairs, then the seller has to decide whether they want to fix them themselves, or hire someone else to do it. If the buyer wants to purchase the home, he/she must be willing to pay for those repairs.

Your Inspection

What to Expect From Your Inspection

Whether you are buying, selling or maintaining your home, Hippocamp Consulting provides professional and quality service from the moment you call us. Our certified home inspectors will walk through your home with you and teach you as much as you want to learn. We strictly follow the Standards of Practice for environmental inspectors.

After we walk through the home together, we will explain the general condition of the home and systems with you and your agent. We will talk through any major issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later. We will also mention the items that you will want to keep an eye on for deferred maintenance. All of this will be detailed in our easy-to-read report, which will be delivered in HTML and/or PDF format. From that report, you will be able to see the items we discussed, with images for reference.

Included In Your Inspection

Inspects And Reports On The Following:

Electrical Systems

Service entrance and panels, branch circuits, connected devices and fixtures, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and making sure your outlets are GFCI-protected.

Structural Systems

Foundations, grading & drainage, basements, walkways, and floor, wall and ceiling structures.

Appliances

Dishwasher, garbage disposal, range hood, range or oven, cooktop, microwave, trash compactor, bathroom exhaust fans, garage door operator, and other built-in appliances.

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems

Heating and cooling equipment, ducts, vents and flues.

Plumbing

Fixtures and faucets, water supply systems, drain, waste and vent systems, water heater, vents, flues and chimneys, and any sump pumps or fuel storage and distribution systems.

Roofing

Roof coverings, drainage systems, flashing and skylights, chimneys and other roof penetrations.