We are proud to offer a wide range of home inspection services.  Our Virginia State Certified home inspector has a wide range of experience and can tailor our services to meet your exact needs. 

Whether you are buying, selling, building or currently own a home, we can help!

BUYER'S INSPECTION

• We provide you with an objective, non-biased evaluation of the overall condition of the property with your best interests being the only concern. 
• We will help you identify potential problems and/or safety issues and recommend possible repair and/or replacement options.
• We give you accurate, objective information and the peace of mind needed to enter into this important financial decision with full confidence.

    Buying a house is part of the American dream. We hope that
you will choose Capitol Home Inspections to help you
make that dream a reality.

PRE-LISTING INSPECTION

• We provide you with an objective, non-biased evaluation of the overall condition of the property in order to provide full disclosure. 
• A pre-listing inspection shows good faith to potential buyers that everything possible has been done to reveal any defects in the home.
• Saves you the money, time and hassle by identifying problems that could surface after negotiations when the buyer has their own home inspection performed after negotiations.

BUILDER'S WARRANTY INSPECTION

If you have purchased a new home in the last year you should consider having a Builder’s Warranty Inspection before you reach the end of your one-year home warranty.  We can perform a warranty inspection for any construction defects, improperly installed items, items that do not function correctly or any other issues that may be covered by the builder's warranty.

Your builder's warranty covers a great many items and systems in your home which may not have been installed properly, or without proper preventative maintenance measures taken. Negligence such as this is the cause for most of the problems a home will develop in its life.

Typical problems found in new homes include:

Certain minor cosmetic issues such as popped nail heads in drywall are the result of the natural settling of the structure and can easily be fixed by the builder near the end of the warranty.  It is a good idea to present the warranty inspection report to the builder so that any defects or concerns that may be discovered during the inspection can be addressed before the end of your warranty.

Protect your investment and call us today to schedule your Builder’s Warranty Inspection.  Time is running out! Once the anniversary of your closing date has passed, your builder may not be responsible for many of the items that may be found. 

ARE YOU A HOME OWNER?

If so, it's time to get a Tune-Up! 
Capitol Home Inspections offers Home Energy Inspections by a Certified Energy Inspector!

• To reduce utility bills, the first step is to find out where you are wasting energy.
• To do this, you need a residential energy inspection—which should be done by an inspector who has no financial interest in the improvements recommended.
• The energy inspector will examine, measure, and evaluate the factors that affect energy use in your home, e.g., size of the home, efficiency of appliances, insulation, draftiness of rooms, and efficiency of heating and cooling systems (HVAC).
• The information gathered during the energy audit is analyzed using specialized software to produce a comprehensive Home Energy Tune-uP^® Report. The Report shows which energy-efficiency improvements would reduce energy costs and make the home more comfortable. The analysis takes into account regional variables such as local weather, implementation costs, and fuel prices.
• The Report contains estimates of the savings, costs and payback for each energy-efficiency recommendation. It identifies the group of improvements that, if financed, will save more on energy bills than it costs. These are the improvements that everyone can make since they require no out-of-pocket cost when financed.
• The detailed Recommendations section enables contractors to provide preliminary cost estimates without a visit to your home. It also explains how to get the best energy savings from these improvements by listing related no-cost low-cost measures that you can take. See a Sample Tune-uP Report
• CMC Energy Services
  Provides a technical expert to advise you and answer your questions about the Home Energy Tune-uP^® energy inspection performed on your home. Call Our Expert (866) 843-5500.
  

RADON TESTING

Unfortunately, all of Greater Richmond is in the EPA's Highest Radon Zones. Not many people, including most Real Estate Professionals, are aware of this issue.

Radon gas is a toxic gas that seeps into homes through the foundations. And it doesn't matter if your home is built on a basement, crawlspace or a slab, this deadly gas can seep in and it doesn't matter if it's brand new construction or a 50 year old home.

It's estimated that Radon Gas kills 24,000 Americans each and every year. As a matter of fact, Radon Gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer, only second to cigarette smoking.

The good news is that Radon Gas can be detected with a simple test and if the home you're purchasing has elevated levels of Radon Gas, it can be easily fixed. The key to the issue is Getting A Radon Test. Then you know if the problem exists and if so, to what degree.

To learn more about Radon Gas log onto: www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/