Free Home Warranty What other Home Inspection company offers an ABSOLUTLEY FREE Home Warranty with Every Full Home Inspection at no additional cost to you! We do!! It covers all structural and mechanical systems within your new home, why risk it and go it alone without extra coverage? More coverage info Free Home Repair and Remodeling DVD Our Exclusive DVD, is a packed full of detailed 240 minutes of easy to understand video on how to do small repairs and remodeling in your home. The DVD also includes over 220 pages of drawings and simple explanations describing the operation of the structural, electrical, and mechanical systems in your home. A $60.00 value included with every inspection report ABSOLUTELY FREE!! Better Than Money Back Guarantee If any major system fails due to a defect that was present and visible at the time of inspection and was overlooked by us, you will be refunded 100% of your inspection fee. PLUS if its not covered by our Free Home Warranty we will pay up to $1000.00 of replacement value by a qualified professional. This guarantee is offered for a full 90 days after date of inspection.* Education - Experience is the Key! Unfortunately, Michigan does not require licensing yet so any Joe off the street can call themselves a Home Inspector and many do with little to no building experience or knowledge. I am the former Vice-President of a local respected building and remodeling company and am a licensed residential builder. I believe it is my experienced insight in remodeling that gives me a unique perspective. Even if an inspector has some background in building, usually its in new construction which means they know how to build NEW structures and likely know nothing about what it takes to make a repair in an existing home let alone what it would cost for those repairs. With this in mind, I specialize in older homes and have 8+ Years Experience performing home inspections and 18+ Years Experience in the Building/Remodeling Industry. I am Certified through Pro-Lab as a Mold Inspector, Pro-Lab is the worlds largest environmental testing laboratory. I have also given expert witness testimony in court. National Association of Certified Home Inspectors - Member I am NACHI Certified, through the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors and am a Co-founder of the West-Mich NACHI Association. As a NACHI member, I have attained a certain level of training, passed the national inspectors and ethics exam, and are committed to continuing education to make sure we offer the greatest and most up-to-date information possible to our clients. We fully comply with the NACHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. NACHI is the only industry organization that requires its members to pass an entrance exam to become a member. Most other organizations have a candidate level designation that does not require experience, education, or examination to become a member. In fact, over 50% of the applicants fail the (NACHI) exam and are not granted membership. For more information, visit NACHI's website. Computer Based On-Site & Online Inspection Report w/ Cost Estimating Holland Home Inspections offers comprehensive 500+ point reporting system of all major systems and components in your home. We use a tablet pc with customized state-of-the-art inspection software. No more hard to read carbon copy reports, you will receive a full color report thats easy to read and understand. See our "What to Expect" page for details on the elements of a home inspection. The information in your home inspection report is important to have available throughout the real estate transaction process. Therefore, we make your inspection report, summary, digital photos, and all test results available online for you to access any time you want! Sample Report Digital Photos with the Report We provide high resolution digital photos of any trouble areas and embedded right inside the report . Digital Video Recording with the Inspection Report (Optional) To provide a higher service to our customers, we provide an option for a video recorded inspection. The inspection (trouble spots only) is recorded with a top of the line digital video recorder and at the conclusion of the inspection, the inspection report, digital photos and the digital video are burnt to a dvd on-site. The dvd can then be stored for future reference and is playable on nearly all dvd players on the market. Sample Videos: General Overview | Roofing | Electrical | Heating Repair Cost Estimating With our experience being in remodeling, we can accurately estimate what it costs to repair existing issues within your new or existing home. Unlike many other home inspectors who have little to no construction knowledge, those that do usually have experience are in New Construction not Remodeling which are completley different forms of construction. They only have insight into a Newly built home, not in how to repair or remodel areas of concern in an existing home, let alone what it may cost. A Thorough Inspection Many inspectors actually schedule 3-4 inspections a day, a one-two hour inspection just doesn't cut it. With Holland Home Inspections no inspection is a rush job. We take as much time as necessary to obtain a complete and accurate assessment of the home's condition. A typical home inspection will last anywhere from 3 to 5 hours, depending on the size, style and condition of the home. While in and out in an hour may be great for oil changes and film developing, we feel that, with the average home price over $150,000.00 a thorough inspection is a must. For this reason, we only schedule one or two inspections per day. We also offer on-going support after the inspection. If you're unclear on something in the report or have follow-up questions, don't hesitate to give us a call. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about your existing or future home. Fair and Honest Pricing Think our competitors are cheaper? Look again at the fine print. Holland Home Inspections will never advertise one price and charge you another. While some competitors will add on fees. The price we state is the price you pay. We may not be the least expensive home inspection company out there, but as with many other things in life, you get what you pay for. Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make, and we offer the best value for your dollar. In hiring us, you're investing in honesty, integrity, quality, consistency, education and detailed reporting. And don't forget our Free Home Waranty and Money Back Guarantee. Lockbox Key Access Having difficulty coordinating access for your home inspection? No problem we can let ourselves in. As a member of the Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors (GKAR) and West Michigan Lakeshore Association of Realtors (WMLAR) we have been issued Supra lockbox keys, making it easy for us to gain access to the property anytime you need us to be there! Bill to Escrow Fee Waived for First-Time Homebuyers All clients have the option of billing the inspection fees to escrow. For all first-time homebuyers, we will waive the additional fee for this service.* Mold Testing We are a Certified Mold Inspector through Pro-Lab the largest environmental laboratory in the world. We perform mold testing using state-of-the-art radon detection equipment. We will deliver the test results within a few business days of the test equipment being placed on the premises. Radon Testing We perform radon testing using state-of-the-art radon detection equipment. We will deliver the test results within a few business days of the test equipment being placed on the premises. No more long waiting for laboratory results. Water Testing At your request we will perform a complete water analysis, testing for: Alkalinity, Bacteria (Total Coliform, E Coli), Nitrate, Nitrite, Clarity, Chlorine, Color, Copper, Hardness, Iron, Lead, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total Nitrate/Nitrite, PH (Acidity) and using the most up to date testing equipment available. Gas Leak Testing At your request we will test for signs of gas leaks using the most up to date testing equipment available. Lead Paint Test Lead paint testing is available upon request. We highly recommend that lead testing be conducted on all homes built prior to 1978. Pool & Spa Inspections Pool & Spa systems can be quite extensive and costly to repair. Doesn't it make sense to ensure that your Pool and/or Spa are functioning properly before you complete the purchase of your new home? Elements of a Pool & Spa inspection include the following when present and accessible: Pool/Spa Placement Inspection of the Shell and Coping Functional Test of Equipment Inspect Fencing & Barriers Gas and Electrical Connections Safety Reviews Liability and Errors & Omissions Relax; we�ve got you covered with our complete and comprehensive insurance coverage. Note: The sample reports are in PDF format. To view them, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't have it, it can be downloaded for free at Adobe.com. Note: The sample video clips are in a video format that can be played with your default video player such as Windows Media Player or Real Player. *Certain limitations may apply.