What to expect from your inspection.

If you are in need of a home inspection in Southwest Florida, PHW Inspections is here to help.

Whether you need a buyer’s inspection, a pre-listing inspection, 1 Year Warranty Inspection or you just are interested in a home inspection to ensure proper maintenance of your current home, you can trust us to deliver excellent services. We will ensure you are aware of any potential issues with your current home, or a home that you’re interested in purchasing.

We are focused on education to provide you with all of the information you need about the property in question and its overall condition. We welcome you to walk through the home with us and to ask any questions you may have throughout the inspection process.

PHW Inspections has a thorough, multi-point checklist that ensures that no stone is left unturned. We will explain the overall, general condition of the home and its systems to you and your agent after your inspection is complete.

In addition, we will compile a comprehensive Spectora report, delivered online via HTML or PDF format, documenting all of our findings including images, references and further details. This report will be available for you both in a desktop-friendly format and a mobile format so that you can stay in the loop and check your report even when you’re on the go.

Standards of Practice

Included In Your Inspection

This is the detailed list of what a standard PHW home inspection covers. Tim Bausch inspects the major systems below and documents what he can see that day in your report.

Roof
The roof is one of the most costly and important structures. We will examine the roof, its structure, shingles/tiles, flashing, gutters, downspouts and more.
Exterior
This includes the exterior walkways and doors, siding, eaves and soffits, fascia, paint, and other such elements of the home’s exterior.
HVAC
We will visually inspect the HVAC systems including ducts, filters, furnaces and air conditioning units.
Plumbing
We will visually inspect plumbing fixtures for proper function, including tubs, sinks, hoses, showers, and water shut-off valves, and look for leaks and other such flaws.
Electrical Systems
We will visually inspect both interior and exterior electrical systems including service drops, service masts, grounding, outlets, meters, circuit breakers, and other such systems.

Appliances
We will test and examine all major appliances like water heaters, washers and dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, and more.
Doors, Windows & Interior
We will check doors and windows for proper sealing and drafts, signs of mold or water damage, and more. We will also check the condition of all interior spaces.
Foundations, Basements and Crawl Spaces
We will examine the foundation, crawlspaces and basements to look for signs of things like past water damage, foundation cracking or shifting, and other such potentially expensive issues.
Attic, Ventilation & Insulation
We will examine the attic to ensure it is properly ventilated, check for mold and moisture, assess the level of insulation, and more.