Buying a home is one of the largest decisions you will make, and a professional inspection is one of the smartest steps you can take before you commit. Grant Patten is a licensed New Jersey home inspector and an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector, so every inspection follows a recognized standard of practice from start to finish.
Houses, townhouses and condos are all inspected the same careful way. You are welcome to come along: Grant will point things out as he goes, answer questions on the spot and share maintenance tips, and all of it ends up in your written report.
What the inspection covers
- Roof, attic, ventilation and insulation
- Lot and grounds, driveways and garages
- Structural components and the foundation
- Exterior cladding, porches and decks
- Basement or crawlspace
- Plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems
- Fireplaces
- Interior: built-in appliances, floors, ceilings, walls, doors and windows
How long it takes
Most inspections take two to four hours on site. The time depends on the size of the property, the condition of its systems and whether you add other tests such as termite/WDI, mold, radon or a pool and spa inspection.
Commercial and multi-family properties
Grant is also a Commercial Property Inspector (CCPIA). Commercial buildings and larger multi-family properties are covered by his commercial inspections, which are scoped and quoted for each property.
