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A Keen Eye Home Inspection is a company whose goal is to give
our clients peace of mind knowing the condition of their
home. A Keen Eye Home Inspection follows ASHI
guidelines, the highest of industry standards. In fact, our
inspectors adhere to or exceed national, state and industry
standards. Unlike many large home inspection companies, our
inspectors are the owners of the company, not subcontractors or
employees. All Home Inspections are done in a professional
manner and the client receives a written report at the
conclusion of the Inspection. |
ELECTRONIC RADON TESTING
$125.00
and up...
On average, the
Northern Virginia area
has high radon.
When was the last time you had your home checked?
NEHA Certified Inspectors |
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SINGLE FAMILY HOME INSPECTION
may take us approximately 3 hours to inspect
Includes:
- Walk on roof (when it is safe and accessable).
- Roofing, chimneys, flashing, gutter, skylights, soffit and
fascia are inspected.
- Exterior: Items such as grading, driveway, sidewalk,
electrical service wires, retaining walls, fence, decks and
patios, siding or brick work, trim, doors, windows, and safety
issues such as railings, steps, and trip hazards.
- Garage: The safety items such as auto-reversing
garage doors are checked.
- Electrical: The receptacle for correct polarity is
inspected. Any issues such as missing cover plates, amatuer
workmanship and unsafe situations are noted. Wiring and
fuses/breakers are inspected to see that they are correct and
safe.
- Plumbing: All working fixtures are noted. This
includes dishwasher, clothes washer, sinks, toilets, tubs,
showers and disposals. This includes the service and waste
plumbing issues such as active or prior leaks, polybutylene or
lead service piping, and low or high water pressure are
identified.
- Kitchen: Items such as stoves, vents, ovens,
compactors, refrigerators and freezers, microwaves (we exceed
national standards by testing for microwave leaks), and
cabinets are operated and inspected.
- Interior: Items such as windows, doors, receptacles,
walls, ceilings, lights and stairs are inspected. We note water
stains and we have moisture meters to check if the leak is
active or prior/intermediate.
- Heating/AC: Heating and air conditioning systems are
tested and inspected. We note the age and condition and
likelihood of replacement in the near future. We will go over
the basic maintainence of the system such as filter
replacements for maintaing a comfortable home. NOTE: AC
systems cannot be tested when temperatures are below 65 degrees
as this could damage the compressor.
- Attic: The attic is accessed, when possible, to
inspect insulation, roof sheathing, trusses/rafters, and vents
are checked for leaks. Water stains are noted, the status of
the leak is detected with a moisture meter, and the findings
are reported.
- Other: Other components of the home, such as sump
pumps, hose bibs, water heaters, and fireplaces/woodstoves, are
also inspected.
CONDO INSPECTION
A condo inspection will take less time due to exterior, roof
and, many times, also heating and A/C are controlled by "The
Association" and are not part of the inspection. Condo
inspections will typically take 1.5 to 2 hours for a complete
inspection. Inspection of roof-mounted individual A/C units
will need to be okayed by "The Association" PRIOR to the
inspection.
PRE-DRYWALL INSPECTION
During the building of a new home or remodeling, it is always a
good idea to get an independent inspection of work BEFORE
insulation and drywall are installed. County inspectors are
looking for code violations, NOT quality. We inspect and report
on framing (are there excessively bowed walls, does the
framing match up to the foundation, fire stops in place?),
waterproofing, proper supports of pipes, ducts and vents are
just a few items inspected at this time of construction.
INSPECTION PRICING
Condo $225.00
Townhome $275.00 (over 4000 sq. ft. call for an estimate)
Single Family Home $350.00 (over 4000 sq. ft. call for an estimate)
An additional charge of $20.00 will be added to homes inspected in MD.
An additional charge of $100.00 will apply to homes over 50 years old.
Partial Inspections are available - call for an estimate.
Pre-Drywall Inspections
Townhome $200.00
Single Family Home $250.00
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