Home Health Check

If you live in the state of PA and own a car, an annual state inspection is required to ensure the vehicle is maintained and safe to operate. Surprisingly, there are no regulations (even from insurance companies) that require any such periodic review of your home. Most of our homes are anywhere from 10 to 20x the cost of our vehicle. Why wouldn’t we want that same sort of care?

We are all trying to avoid being saddled with expensive home repairs. To prevent yourself from an inconvenient surprise, or worse, an unplanned issue that jeopardizes the safety of your family, we recommend getting a Home Health Check twice a year.

Introducing the Home Health Check.

A home health check is a regular checkup for your home. It involves hiring a qualified professional to check the condition of your home to identify areas for preventative action or to stop a current issue from getting larger and/or more dangerous for your family.

A typical home health check includes:

1 - Gutters

Clogged, Incorrectly Pitched, Improperly Fastened, Missing &/or Leaking Gutters, Etc.

2 - Home Exterior

Damaged Windows/Doors, Missing/Damaged Siding, Missing Paint/Caulking, Negative Grading, Vegetation Encroaching, Deck Safety Items, Driveway/Sidewalk Damage, Etc.

3 - HVAC

Air Filter Maintenance, Age Of Equipment, Proper Operation Of Heating/Cooling Equipment, Vegetation Encroaching Compressor, Level Of Compressor, Etc.

4 - Plumbing

Water Supply And Drain Leaks, Water Supply Concerns, Water Shut-Off Valve, Sewer Concerns, Etc.

5 - Electrical

GFCI Protection, Proper Placement And Function, Receptacle Function, Wire Damage, Electric Junction Box/Panel Concerns, Etc.

6 - Attic

Damaged Sheathing, Roof Leaks, Mold Like Substance, Insulation Concerns, Venting Concerns, Electric Concerns, Etc.

7 - Fire Safety

Damaged/Missing Smoke And Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Proper Operation & Location Of Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire Extinguisher Concerns, Dryer Vent Concerns, Etc.

8 - Basement/Crawlspace:

Water Intrusion, Foundation Concerns, Sump Pump Operation, Mold Like Substance, Floor Structure Concerns, Etc.

9 - Roof w/Drone Pictures (extra fee)

Damaged/Missing Shingles, Missing/Cracked Vent Collars, Missing/Damaged Flashing, Skylight Damage, Chimney Damage, Etc.

Again, you can think of this checkup similar to what you do with your car or even your annual physical at the doctor. Preventative maintenance is the best plan of action to protect your assets and the health and safety of you and your loved ones.

Why do I need a Home Health Check?

So we might seem kind of biased… especially since some of us are also Home Inspectors and we are passionate about care for your home.  However, keeping up with routine maintenance is essential to maintaining your home’s condition.

Our Home Health Check is preventative, meaning the service protects your home from developing larger issues. $10,000 foundation issues don’t just develop overnight (in normal circumstances). The key is to find the issues before they become big, expensive headaches.

It’s not just the financial aspect, though. There’s safety to consider, especially if there’s something wrong with the electric or smoke detectors not working. Almost three out of five home fire deaths were caused by fires in properties with no smoke alarms (41%) or smoke alarms that failed to operate (16%). (NFPA)

Pricing $199

Additional Roof Inspection w/Drone pictures can be added for $50

Each home health check comes with a report and pictures, recommended maintenance, and areas of concern for monitoring.

*Information provided is subject to seasonality of the home health check.