What is a Home Inspection?
A home inspection is a professional evaluation of a home’s condition, essential for determining its suitability for purchase or rental. These inspections play a crucial role in real estate transactions across the United States, protecting buyers from potential fraud, safeguarding their investment, and helping sellers accurately price their property.
During a home inspection, an inspector evaluates various key components of the house, including:
- Structural Integrity: Assessing the overall stability and framework of the building.
- Major Systems: Checking heating and cooling systems, electrical wiring, plumbing, and drainage where accessible.
- Roof: Inspecting the roof, roofing materials, and estimating age of roof.
- Exterior Elements: Evaluating walls, windows, and other exterior features.
- Appliances: Testing the functionality and safety of appliances like stoves and refrigerators (washer and dryer are not part of the home inspection testing)
A typical home inspection time frame is one hour per 1000 square feet, although this can vary based on factors such as location, age, and condition of the home. Following the inspection, the home inspector provides a comprehensive report, delivered within 24 hours, often the same day. This report includes detailed notes and photos highlighting the findings.
For top-notch home inspection services in Ooltewah, TN, schedule your inspection with us today!
About Our Home Inspections
Our inspections give you much more than just peace of mind. You actually get to learn about basic systems of the home, how they work, what condition they are in, and what future maintenance is necessary. In addition to a thorough and detailed inspection of the home (structure, foundation, exterior, plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, interiors, garage, attic, roofing, grounds, and much more), we also include an infrared scan. This allows us to more accurately inspect the heating and cooling system as well as better evaluate any moisture concerns we may see on site. The digital report with color photos is delivered by email within 24 hours, typically the same day. Choose the best home inspection for Ooltewah, TN give us a call today!
We Bring You The Most Value
Walk With Us
Our inspectors provide a thorough education about the home.
One-Stop Shop
Offering full inspections and ancillary services.
Family Owned
And operated, serving East Tennessee since 1997.
Friendly Office Staff
To assist you with all of your scheduling needs and questions.
Veteran Friendly
Legacy leader is a veteran, along with multiple inspectors who are veterans
The proof is in the numbers
3600
5-star reviews
28
Years in Business
65000
Inspections Completed
About Ooltewah, TN
We also Serve the Following Areas:
Knoxville | Loudon | Sevierville | Johnson City | Maryville | Morristown | Kingsport | Cleveland | Cookeville | Bristol | Chattanooga | Jonesborough | Sparta | Dayton | Athens | Tellico Village | Madisonville | Sweetwater | Clinton | Lenoir City | Oak Ridge | Greeneville | Powell | Soddy Daisy | Harrogate | Crossville | Tazewell | Ooltewah | Newport | Elizabethton | McMinnville | Dandridge | Gatlinburg | Kingston | Erwin | Livingston |
About the team
Educating every client, every time.
When you hire a home inspector you want someone who will look out for you and provide you the important details about the home you’re buying. Bentley Home Inspections has been serving the Greater East Tennessee area since 1997 with over 10,000 satisfied clients.
Our team can help you to make sure you’re making a wise buying choice. We can give you the Peace of Mind that you want and deserve.
