Home inspections can help you buy or sell your home with confidence. As trained
professionals we'll provide invaluable help in turning you into a knowledgeable consumer. Home owners can identify
problems in the making and take preventive measures to avoid costly repairs. Sellers can understand conditions the buyer’s
inspector may point out and put the property in better selling condition by making repairs. Our inspection services include:
Buyers Inspection
In both new and older homes, the best way to ensure that you are well
informed about the strengths and weaknesses of a property is to have us give you a professional home inspection. We are trained
to identify problem areas both small and large that may have been overlooked by the previous owners and to identify which
require immediate attention. See our Inspection Overview for more details.
Sellers Inspection
Whether you are selling your home on your own or
using a realtor, it’s always a prudent idea to have a professional home inspection. Knowledge is power. All homes have
strengths and weaknesses: we help you answer how serious the problems are and which must be immediately addressed and which
can wait. The more you know about your home, the more prepared you will be for negotiation. See our Inspection Overview for more details.
11 Month Warranty Inspection
Most builders provide a one-year warranty
for new construction. Generally during this period of time the buyer develops a "punch list" of corrections for
the contractor to repair under the warranty coverage. Some defects will not be obvious to the untrained eye. It is prudent
to obtain our home inspectors list of items that will most likely be repaired by your builder at no cost to you. You will
be reassured knowing that potential problems were addressed before they grew into something that could cost you a great deal
down the road.
Maintenance Inspection
Wood-Destroying Organism/Insect Inspection
This valuable inspection service is available as part of the home inspection or as an individual service.
- Termites, Become problem when they consume structural lumber. Every year
thousands of U.S. housing units require termite treatment. These pests cause serious damage to wooden structures and posts
and can also attack stored food, household furniture, and books. Successful termite management requires special skills, including
a working knowledge of building construction and an understanding of termite biology and identification.
For More Termite Facts, click here!
- Wood-boring beetle larvae feed on wood
and wood products. Adults of some species bore holes into plaster, plastic, and soft metals. Many species cause problems when
emerging from wood in older constructed buildings because they leave small circular or oval exit holes in the wood. To avoid
these problems, infested wood must be kiln-fried before being used for lumber. The species Deathwatch Beetles is primarily
found in soft woods (girder, beams, foundation timbers, some types of furniture, with some species attacking books). False
Powder post female beetles bore a tunnel, or egg gallery, into wood or other materials, then deposit eggs in pores or cracks
within the tunnel. Affected structural wood should be removed and replaced whenever possible.
- Carpenter Ants. Several species can damage wood in building and other structures.
Though ants don’t eat wood, they bore into it to make their nests, sometimes causing serious structural damage. Also,
they nest in hollow doors, cracks and crevices, furniture, wall voids, and termite galleries. New building infestation occurs
when land-cleaning in the area disturbs existing native colonies.
Excerpts from UCANR, UCIPMOnline, “Statewide Pest Management Program”.
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Dwayne Boggs is one of the best inspectors I have had the
privilege of working with. Dwayne is extremely thorough and very knowledgeable. Dwayne understands the important role he plays
in a successful real estate transaction and he goes above and beyond to facilitate the needs of his clients. Dwayne presents
his findings in an easy to read format that informs rather than alarms which is very important at such a sensitive time for
a buyer.
Mary Jo Whitted
Marketing Specialist
Windermere, Centralia Dwayne Boggs of Boggs Inspection Services performed his contractual
duties with extreme professionalism and in highly exemplary manner. He went above and beyond to ensure that the assessment
of my prospective domicile was processed within a very short time constraint.
His knowledge
of the current standards and policies governing safety regulations is invaluable as he diligently prepared, reviewed and modified
my final resident report.
Mr. Boggs meticulously manages each inspection request to ensure that the best
and most efficient use of the customer’s travel/business time is ensured and accounted for. I’ve owned houses
in New York, California and now Washington. The best decision ever made to date was hiring “Boggs Inspection Services”
to perform my inspection.
I’m one to do plenty of research ensuring that every aspect of my business
bears minimal to no risk, so it was more than comforting to hear all the positive feedback directed at Mr. Boggs from his
industry peers and other professionals whom I contacted as references. Additionally, all references stated that he consistently
ensures that the customer’s interests are top priority.
Ford Family
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