New Home Nightmares

Certainty Home Inspections found things with my new home that certainly should not be expected with a new home. Great job and well worth the money!! Patti Jenkins

Furnace Issues found by New Albany home inspector

What a home inspection experience!

From the time you took my order to the time you finished the inspection, my experience with your company was fantastic. Your staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and did a great job. Thank you for doing our inspection so late just to help us. I will definitely recommend Certainty Home Inspections to all my friends. ~ Rhonda Logsdon~ New Albany

Indiana Home Inspector Tells About Negative Grading

Indiana Home Inspector-Water Heater

Most Professional Home Inspection Company In Southern Indiana!

Certainty Home Inspections is certainly one of the most professional home inspection companies in the Southern Indiana area. Vince Hopper EXP Realty

Certainty’s Inspection Report

The main things I valued in your inspection were the thoroughness of your inspection process from roof to attic to basement and from structural to electric to plumbing and more. Also, it was quite helpful to receive your summary presentation at the end of the inspection backed up by your computer presentation with photo. Finally, your well organized binder which documented the inspection and which included the report in electronic form on a CD provided a record for long term reference.
With Certainty’s Inspection Report, I was able to use the information directly to my benefit in the final transaction for the purchase of the inspected home. Tom Kelty New Albany Indiana

Communication & Professionalism Unmatched!

The level of communication and professionalism is unmatched.  Certainty works very hard to make my clients happy. Lisa Korfhage Schuler Bauer New Albany

How Temperature Affects Your Inspection!

Heating & air conditioning operation

The heating system may not be tested at the time of inspection if temperature conditions do not allow the system to be operated normally (during warm weather months we will not operate the heating system)  Sytems are not dimantled.  The system type(forced air, hydronic, convection) and fuel type (gas, oil, electric) will be reported.  The operating status of the heating system can change over a period of time.  To assure operating status has not changed since date of inspection, we recommend operating the heating system prior to closing, weather permitting.  Central air conditioning systems will not be  operated unless the outside temperature has been above 65 degrees F for at least 72 hours prior to the inspection. 

Heat pumps

Heat pumps are operated in their current operating mode only.  Due to possible damage of equipment we are not able to test heat pumps in both modes.  Above 65 degrees for a period of 72 hours, we test in the cooling mode.  Below 65 degrees F, we test in the heating mode. 

Heating and cooling inspections are visual and operational.  Weather permitting, we will operate either the heating or AC units in their respective modes.  We will use normal controls and evaluate how well the system is performing its intended function.  Taking into consideration the age of the system, it may need maintenance and repairs in the future and upgrading of the system.  There are some very efficient and economical systems on the market at the time, which may save a great deal on future fuel bills.

The  view of the heat exchanger is very limited due to the design of concealed areas.  A complete evaluation can only be achieved by dismantling the unit, which is beyond the scope of an inspection.

Home Market Shows Encouraging Signs!

  Home sales rose for the third consecutive month in June, a promising sign that the market is stabilizing.  Home sales last month rose 3.6% with gains seen in all regions of the US, according to the National Association of Realtors but overall home prices continue to decline.  The inventory of homes for sale dropped, meaning there is less homes on the current market.    Compared with a year ago, the number of homes on the market is down 15%.   The housing crisis seems to be moderating.  Home prices, however, are being dragged down by the number of foreclosed homes.  First time home buyers accounted for 29% of home sales, and 30% of the homes sold were distressed properties.  It’s too soon to say the market is turning around, foreclosure rates are still high but the numbers are giving hope to a better housing market to come.  The tax credit of up to $8,000 makes the time to buy a home NOW, the credit  will soon expire in November.

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