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Home Inspection Services
Drewry Home Inspections, Inc. (DHI) provides professional
home inspections for previously owned and new homes in the Northern
Virginia area to include the counties of Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince
William; and the cities of Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, and
Vienna.
A DHI home inspection consists of:
- examining the structure and mechanical systems
- plumbing and electrical systems
- reporting visible defects
- giving maintenance information
- tagging water and gas valves for easy identification
- providing repair recommendations
- pointing out both positive and negative aspects of the home
At the conclusion of the inspection, DHI provides a notebook containing a computerized printed report that includes digital color photos of most defects of the identified defects found in the property. An electronic version of the inspection report can be e-mailed. In addition, on inspections of resale or new homes and townhouses, a comprehensive manual entitled "How to Operate Your Home" is also included.
DHI offers other services including: (click the service for a detailed
description)
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Sellers
Inspection
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These home inspection helps the homeowner prepare the house prior
to placing it on the real estate market by identify items which
may need repairs or replacement.
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Foundation
Inspection
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This inspection is the only opportunity to view the footings and
foundation drainage prior to the backfilling against the house
foundation walls. This inspection can be preformed only when the
foundation has been poured, the forms removed, and the drainage
system installed, but prior to backfill.
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Pre-drywall
Inspection
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This inspection is performed after the house has been framed,
but before the dry wall is installed and should occur concurrent
with the county code close-in inspection. This is the opportunity
to view the interior structural components, plumbing pipes, electrical
wiring, and heating/cooling ducts prior to covering with drywall
(Sheetrock).
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One-year
Inspection
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This inspection is crucial for the homeowner because the builder
is responsible for any repairs to the home for the first year.
The homeowner must, however, notify the builder of any problems
or defects prior to the expiration of this one-year warranty.
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Final
Inspection
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The house is ready for delivery and this inspection will functionally
check the major systems (such as heating, cooling, plumbing and
electrical) as well as the grading, drainage, landscaping, attic
insulation, appliances, and many other items.
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Radon
Testing
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Radon, a radioactive gas, is the second leading cause of lung
cancer in the United States. Radon forms from the decay of uranium
in soil and rock, and seeps into dwellings through cracks in the
floors and walls or through gaps in the foundation around pipes,
wires, and pumps. The only way to know if a house has radon is
to test it. For more information on radon see our links section.
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Drewry Home Inspections, Inc. (DHI) performs all inspections
under the Standards
of Practice and Code
of Ethics of the American Society of Home Inspectors®.
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