Your trusted inspection partner
Thank you for choosing us to perform your home inspection!
-- Jaime Rivera, MS, CMI, CPI
Certified Master Inspector / Engineer
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A home is probably the biggest purchase you'll ever make, so it's important to understand the condition of your investment. As a Certified Master Inspector®, I'll provide the thorough inspection you expect and a report you can rely on. I'll give you the information you need to purchase your property with confidence and maintain it with peace of mind. |
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Are you serious about selling your home? Let me inspect it before you even list it. A Move-In Certified® Seller's Inspection alerts you to any problems with your home so that you can address them before prospective buyers discover them. Take the time you need to obtain reasonable repair estimates. Avoid 11th-hour negotiations and delays, and justify your full asking price by having your home for sale inspected now. |
Divided in three simple steps. Here is how a typical day is scheduled for us:
AM appointment:| 8:30 AM | Open for Inspection | Inspection starts alone or escorted at property. |
| 10:00 AM | Homeowner Review | Buyer arrives for a review of findings and recommendations. |
| 11:30 AM | Inspection complete! | Report generated next day and emailed to client. |
PM appointment:
| 11:30 PM | Open for Inspection | Inspector is alone or escorted at property. |
| 1:00 PM | Homeowner Review | Buyer arrives for a review of findings and recommendations. |
| 2:30 PM | Inspection complete! | Report generated next day and emailed to client. |
Service Area
Up to 30 miles from Rochester, MN at no additional cost.
This includes the cities of Austin, Byron, Chatfield, Dover, Elgin, Eyota, Grand Meadow, Hayfield, Kasson, Mantorville, Mazeppa, Oronoco, Pine Island, Plainview, Preston, Spring Valley, St. Charles, Stewartville, Zumbro Falls, and others.
$2 per mile outside service area.
Additional Services:
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Services:
Complete Inspection:
Visual inspection for real estate transactions, provides awareness of home conditions to perform preventive maintenance. Verify and test operation of all systems including structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliances. Includes Homeowner Review, a Summary Report of areas of concern and pictures in digital format. A Detailed Report can be prepared upon request and used by sellers as an alternative to disclosures. Request this service
Thermal Vision
A superior inspection technology. See your home in a whole new dimension. Discover hidden issues without breaking through walls. Bring in a different level of expertise.
Moisture, which can be conducive to mold, missing insulation, radiant heat, wood destroying insects that cannot always be seen with a visual inspection. Repair issues before they become huge problems. Thermal vision also serves as a very detailed Energy Efficiency Evaluation. See exactly what needs action without wasting resources in other areas.
See heat escape 
 Insufficient insulation  |
 Moisture intrusion  |
Home Maintenance Inspection
Before asking the contractor sales agent ask the inspector. Consultation to provide advice in specific areas of concern as the seasons change. Homeowner can benefit by verifying improvements, identifying changes, or consulting issues with an expert impartial party rather than a contractor's sales agent. Includes recommendations for preventive maintenance to avoid costly repairs, how to save money through adequate weather stripping, appliance maintenance, and help to plan and prioritize improvements. Maintenance inspection takes approximately one hour. Request this service
Homeowner Walkthrogh Inspection
Perform repairs more cost effectively than a last minute transaction rush. Low cost inspection for sellers that want to make corrections before listing, or buyers that want a preliminary inspection consultation before placing an offer. This inspection review provides in-person advice of existing conditions that should be disclosed, and how to do repairs correctly for a successful real estate transaction. This Inspection takes approximately one hours, is limited in scope (no roof, attic, or appliance testing), and DOES NOT INCLUDE a report (Detailed Report can be used by sellers as an alternative to disclosures. For a Detailed Report, upgrade to a Complete Home Inspection with Detailed Report). Request this service
Radon Test Information
There is no safe Radon level and the EPA recommends to consider taking action at levels at or above 2.0. Corrective actions do not always have to involve an expensive active depressurization system. Schedule an inspection to help identify issues and areas specific to your home that may need to be repaired that may contribute to radon levels and wait until after your home inspection before testing to plan easy alternative solutions that may help reduce radon levels before investing in an expensive system.
RADON HEALTH RISK INFORMATION:
| Rn Level (pCi/L) | Description | Criteria | Range |
| 0.4 | Average outdoor radon concentration. | TARGET | 0.3 - 0.9 |
| 1.3 | Average indoor radon concentration. | ACCEPT | 1.0 - 1.9 |
| 2.0 | EPA Consider taking action. | REPAIR | 2.0 - 3.9 |
| 4.0 | EPA ACTION REQUIRED. | SAFETY | 4.0 - … |
Solar Shading Analysis
If you are thinking of installing a solar photovoltaic system this digital scan, analysis and report are for you. It identifies seasonal losses due to orientation, tilt, geographic location, and horizon shading due to any obstructions from buildings and/or vegetation. Request this service
Cost Segregation Study
Required by IRS for depreciation of investment real estate properties. This report performs an engineering inspection and analysis, and as the results of the analysis provides the client with an accelerated depreciation schedule for non structural items. The investment property is financially divided into three component tiers and depreciated over 5 years, 15 years, and Bonus Depreciation option if applicable. Request this service