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Warranty Inspections |
| Why are warranty inspections important? |
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| This attic was not insulated during construction! |
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| A warranty inspection is performed just before the builder's warranty is about to expire. This inspection is intended to uncover defects or imperfections that exist in the residence so you can present them to the builder prior to the expiration of the warranty. |
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| Not all warranty inspections are the same. The Champ Home Inspections S.A.F.E. inspection will provide you with the necessary information to protect your investment. |
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By hiring a state certified inspector you’re showing the builder that you’re serious about the warranty process. |
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The inspection will make you aware of the items that need repair. |
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The involvement of a third party helps to facilitate the reporting and repair process. |
| Educate |
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We will educate you about the systems and components in the residence and be available to answer your questions long after the report has been completed. |
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| Our comprehensive inspection process covers nearly all the visually accessible components and systems in the home (we do not test alarm systems or fire sprinkler systems). In addition, we will pay special attention to the cosmetic faults in the home, marking them with a piece of “blue” tape. This will make them visible to the builder during your warranty “walk-through”. Our inspection will cover - but is not limited to - inspecting the following: |
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| Roofing |
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Fence, Walls and Gates |
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Electrical System |
| Fireplace |
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Watering System |
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Plumbing System |
| Interior Ceilings |
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Pool and/or Spa |
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Appliances |
| Garage |
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Foundation |
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Insulation |
| Exterior Walls |
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Roof Construction |
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Interior Walls |
| Doors and Windows |
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Mechanical Systems |
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Floors |
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| The average inspection will take two hours – this will vary based on the size of the home and the number of items encountered. Being mindful of your busy schedule, we will review the items of concern with you prior to our departure. We will then return to our office to computer generate a narrative report. This report, written specifically for you, will be faxed or e-mailed to you the same day. We will also bind the report, with a copy for the builder, and mail it to you the same day. Your bound report will contain helpful hints and tips on how to maintain your home. |
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| If items of major concern are encountered, we will take a digital photograph and incorporate it directly into the report at no extra cost to you. In fact, there are no hidden costs. The price we quote on the phone will be the exact cost that you will pay. Our fees are based on the livable square footage of the home with the average inspection fee being about $220.00. Please call for a hassle free quote today! |
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| Champ Home Inspections is family owned and operated. All inspectors are Owners of the company. Our philosophy is “let our family help your family”. We have operated in the Valley since 1978 and perform about 1,600 inspections every year. |
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| Below is a select list of the items we have encountered during warranty inspections this year (from many residences). |
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| General Items: |
- There does not appear to be any venting of the attic spaces. This is required by code.
- There are two broken roof tiles on the south roof slope.
- There was no termite certificate in the electrical panel (typical location) indicating the final perimeter termite barrier was applied. We recommend that you ask the builder for copy of the certificate. If no barrier was applied the residence should be immediately treated for termites.
- The grading at the front of the home is not proper – it slopes toward the residence – it should slope away from the residence.
- Upon inspection of the exterior walls, we observed minor settlement cracks in the stucco siding.
- The controls for the shower are “hot/cold reversed”. We mention this as a courtesy in an effort to avoid scalding. It would be prudent to have this condition repaired – technically it is a code violation.
- The bathroom sinks do not have overflow drain holes. We mention this as a courtesy in an effort to avoid overflows.
- We could not view the attic spaces. There is no access to these areas. It appears the attic access for the second floor, located in the master bedroom closet, was removed and the hole was sealed shut. Attic access is required by code.
- There is no handrail on the stairway. This is required by code.
- There are “nail pops” in the east wall of the living room.
- There are loose floor tiles in the hall bathroom.
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| Air Conditioning Unit: |
- The unit was activated and did not function normally. There was a temperature split of 9 (79/70) degrees. A temperature split is the difference between the room temperature and the vent temperature. The standard in the industry for a cooling split is 18 to 24 degrees. The unit did not achieve this benchmark. We recommend the unit be serviced and assessed.
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| Hot Water Heater: |
- The vent stack for the hot water heater appears to be level. The vent stack should have minimum rise of ¼ inch to the foot run per code.
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| This is just a partial list of the defects we encounter on a daily basis. This makes a warranty inspection a wise investment of time and money. |
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