About Us
Knowledgeable Home Inspector Experts
Our Inspection Specialists are InterNACHI Certified with the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors with constant continuing education. We are an extremely thorough and knowledgeable inspection company, with highly trained inspectors. We take pride in being a fully insured, full service home inspection company. At SpecMaX Home Inspections, we believe in protecting our clients interests and safety, and providing excellent customer service. Buying property is a huge financial investment. Before you take the plunge, and make that closing date official, enlist the services of a property inspector from SpecMaX Home Inspections.
We Notice the Little Things
The difference between something good and something great is the attention to detail. ~ Charles R. Swindall ~
At SpecMaX, we train our specialists to have a keen eye for the smallest imperfections to ensure no detail is overlooked.
Be Confident In Your Property Transaction
Homeownership is the largest source of wealth among American families, with the median value of a primary residence worth about ten times the median value of financial assets held by families. Purchasing a home is likely a family's biggest asset. We value our customers' trust by making SpecMaX part of this purchasing process.
Our Services
Full Home Inspection
As an InterNACHI Certified Professional, SpecMaX Inspectors have the knowledge and expertise to provide you with a comprehensive and competent visual inspection of your home, from roof to foundation.
Outside the home, our Home Inspectors will check the exterior walls, roof, driveway, deck, etc.; we will move inside to examine the walls, ceilings, floors, doors, and windows. The heating, air-conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems will all be examined to ensure they are safe and functioning as intended. Bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms receive a thorough check, along with the attic and basement or crawl space. We will make sure your buyers inspections are giving you a full view of the home at the time of the inspection!
Investor Inspection
Home inspections are an inexpensive but incredibly valuable way for you to find out whether or not your investment property prospect is worth the price (or the effort). Inspections not only allow you to do another walkthrough of the home, but with the help of professional inspectors and specialists, you can see exactly what is wrong in a home, how much it will cost to fix, and if the issues are large or small.
Mold Inspection
Just because you can’t see mold doesn’t mean there isn’t any lurking away in your dream home. In fact, a mold problem could indicate that the home is harboring larger issues such as water damage, leaks, or even flooding. A specialist trained in mold remediation will typically conduct a visual assessment and sample the air and surfaces in the home to determine the type of mold present. This type of home inspection may even use thermal imaging to locate damp or cold spots behind walls where mold tends to thrive.
Pest Inspection
Termites and other wood-loving pests can cause irreparable damage to the property that is costly to replace. A general home inspection may show areas of damage that might attract these unwanted guests, but only a trained specialist can definitively identify if there is continuing presence of pests, such as termites, carpenter ants, rodents, spiders, in your home’s exterior and interior, how large the infestation is, and how long the pest has been there. Not only will it save you a headache from dealing with a potential infestation, getting a pest inspection conducted early on will let you know you’re investing in a pest-free home.
Foundation Inspection
Whether you’re a seasoned or first-time homebuyer, a foundation inspection can easily be overlooked when going through the types of home inspections you should consider. Large cracks in the exterior and interior walls, uneven floors, gaps between walls and the ceiling, or even doors that won’t close properly are potential warning signs that there may be bigger foundational issues that have gone unnoticed. You may be able to bring these up to the seller to fix during negotiations – saving you time and money by preventing the conditions from worsening.
Lead Paint Inspection
Older homes built before 1978 – and even some after – could contain lead-based paint and are highly recommended to be tested by a trained professional. Even low levels of lead-based paint may cause health issues and can be hazardous if you’re buying a home with young children. A specialist will check for peeling or chipped paint around the house and collect samples to be tested in a lab for the presence of lead.
Thermal Imaging Inspection
Thermal imaging uses infrared technology to detect very small differences in temperature. Every material has a unique thermal signature and when moisture, heat, cold, or wood destroying insects are introduced into the structure the thermal signature changes. The changes can be subtle or dramatic but with this incredible thermal image scanning technology the thermal signatures are detectable where they wouldn’t be able to be seen with the naked eye.