Home Condition Assessment

This Service Is for You If…

• You want a professional, third-party opinion on your home's condition

• You recently bought and want to know what you're working with beyond what was covered at closing

• You're thinking about selling and want to understand what may need attention before listing

• You're planning a renovation and want to identify any underlying issues before work begins

• You haven't had a professional look at your home in years

• You want honest, straightforward information about where your home stands

Scope and Coverage

The scope of a home condition assessment is shaped by you. If there are specific areas or systems you want evaluated — a roof you’ve been wondering about, a basement that doesn’t seem right, a crack you’ve been watching — those concerns drive the conversation. If you want a comprehensive walk through the entire property, that works too.

The assessment draws on the same knowledge and experience applied during a full residential buyer’s inspection. Every major system and component a buyer’s inspector would evaluate is fair game — the difference is that here, the process is yours to direct, without a transaction timeline, a formal scope requirement, or a third-party report defining what gets covered.

What You’ll Get Out of It

• A clear picture of your home’s current condition from a licensed, experienced inspector

• Honest guidance on what’s worth addressing, what can wait, and what to leave alone

• A prioritized sense of what matters most — not an overwhelming list

• The ability to act on your own schedule, without transaction pressure

• Written documentation available if a significant issue warrants it

How This Differs from a Standard Home Inspection

A standard buyer's inspection is tied to a transaction — time pressure, multiple parties, a formal report. A home condition assessment has none of that. It's a private, consultative service. The findings belong to you, there's no obligation to share them, and the conversation is focused entirely on what you want to know.

What You Can Expect

• Active participation — you walk through the home alongside the inspector

• Straightforward explanations in plain language as each area is evaluated

• A balanced, practical perspective — not a list designed to alarm you

• Observations grounded in real-world building and inspection experience

• Notes are taken by you — bring a notebook, or use your phone

• An open, conversational format — bring questions!

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a Home Condition Assessment? A Home Condition Assessment is a professional visual evaluation of your home's major systems and components — roof, foundation, structural elements, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and more. It is not a service call, a repair, or a maintenance visit. No work is performed on your home — it is strictly an inspection and evaluation.

How is this different from a buyer's inspection? A buyer's inspection is tied to a real estate transaction, operates under time pressure, and produces a formal report that may be shared with sellers, agents, and lenders. A Home Condition Assessment is a private, consultative service with no transaction attached. The findings belong to you, there is no obligation to share them, and the conversation is focused entirely on what you want to know.

Is this the same as a furnace tune-up or HVAC service? No. HVAC is evaluated visually as part of the overall assessment — checking for visible concerns, proper installation, and general condition — but no equipment is serviced, repaired, or maintained. If concerns are identified, you'll hear about them on the spot and can follow up with the appropriate specialist.

Who is this service for? This service is for homeowners who want an honest, professional opinion on their home's condition — for any reason, on their own timeline. Common situations include recently purchasing a home and wanting to know what you're working with, inheriting or taking over a property, planning a renovation, considering selling in the future, or simply not having had a professional look at the home in years.

Do I need to be present? Yes — your presence is required, and it's the whole point. This is a walkthrough you participate in, not a service performed while you wait. You direct the conversation, ask questions as each area is evaluated, and focus on whatever concerns matter most to you. Bring a notebook or use your phone to take notes.

Do I get a written report? No written report is included with this service — that's part of what keeps the price accessible. If a significant issue is identified that warrants written documentation — for a contractor, an insurance claim, or your own records — that can be discussed and arranged separately.

Do you provide repair cost estimates? No. My role is to identify and explain conditions, not to price repairs. For cost estimates, contact the appropriate contractor based on the systems or components involved.

How long does it take? Most assessments take 2 to 3 hours depending on the size and condition of the home and how many areas you want to cover.

What does it cost? Pricing starts at $200 for homes up to 2,500 sq ft. Final pricing depends on the size and age of the home. Contact me for a quick quote — I typically respond same day.

Schedule a Home Condition Assessment

Whether you're thinking about selling, recently moved in, or just want to know where your home stands, a home condition assessment is a straightforward way to get answers. For $200 on homes up to 2,500 square feet, you get a certified inspector on-site with the same professional tools, diagnostic technology, and trained eye used in a full home inspection — without the formal transaction attached to it. No pressure, no written report, just an honest conversation about your home.

Reach out anytime to schedule.