What We inspect

Marion Hodges Home Inspection Services

Plumbing Inspection

  • Test all bathroom and kitchen plumbing. Water heater and components inspected. Drain, Waste, Supply lines inspected. Cut-off valves identified. Plumbing boots on the roof inspected. Age and capacity of water heater identified
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Electrical inspection. That's arching in the panel

  • Interior of distribution panel evaluated.
  • Random sample of receptacles tested
  • Inspect for GFCI protected receptacles in wet areas,
  • Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors inspected.
  • Verify presence of copper wiring on branch circuits.
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Heating Inspection

  • Furnaces and heat pumps inspected. Ductwork and Vent Pipes inspected, gas lines inspected. Age of units will be identified.
  • Filter size identified.
  • Type of system identified - Gas or heat pump
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Air Conditioning Inspection

  • Air Conditioning is tested when outside temperature exceeds 60 degrees.
  • Refrigerant line and Evaporator inspected.
  • Condensate drains inspected for a primary and secondary condensation drain line
  • Identify age of units and tonnage.
Marion Hodges Home Inspection Services

Foundation Inspection

  • Basement, slab, and crawl space inspected. Visual inspection for mold like substances. Basements and crawl spaces inspected for evidence of moisture intrusion, dampness, and vapor barriers. Visible of accessible framing.
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Exterior Inspection

  • Exterior wall cladding inspected.
  • Patios and decks inspected.
  • Windows are inspected. Exterior doors inspected. Cornice/Eves inspected.
  • Gutters and downspouts inspected.
  • Grading and drainage inspected. Stoops and steps inspected. Driveways and walkways Inspected.
  • Retaining walls inspected.
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Built-in Kitchen Appliance and Interior Inspection

  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Exhaust or Re-circulating Vent, Courtesy Check Of Refrigerator For Basic Operation, Windows, Doors, Flooring, Walls and Ceiling
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Roof Structure

  • Roof structure inspected for bracing and broken rafters. Water heater and furnace vents inspected for solid connections and vented through the roof.
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Roof and Gutter Inspection

  • Roof shingles and gutters are inspected with drone. Flashing on chimneys and side walls inspected.
  • Age of shingles will be identified.
  • Roof penetrations, plumbing vent pipes, roof vents, furnace vents are all inspected.
  • Chimney is inspected.

Additional Services Offered

Radon Gas Testing

Radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Elevated levels need to be remediated. The only way to know if you have elevated radon is by testing. Radon gas is colorless and odorless. EPA recommends all houses, townhouses, and condominiums up to the 3rd floor be tested in a real estate transaction.

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Sewer Camera Inspections

Sewer camera inspections are a visual inspection of the interior of the sewage drain line. Root blockage and broken pipe can occur in any pipe, no matter the age. A sewer camera inspection is well spent money because the cost to repair is usually expensive.

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Termite and WDI Inspections

Termites are “Wood-Destroying Organisms,” and can cause thousands of dollars of damage to your home getting a termite inspection in the Atlanta area is important. The old saying is "there are houses that have termites and houses that will get termites". 

We use Arrow Exterminators for our termite and wildlife inspections. 

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Visual Molding Inspections

Visual mold inspection. Mold is often found in basements, crawl spaces, inside kitchen and bath sink cabinets, HVAC equipment

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Mold Testing or Indoor Air Quality Testing

If indoor air testing is needed, We can schedule testing with our contractor.

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Drone Roof Inspection

Drone roof inspections are included on all inspections

No Additional Fee

Radon and Radon Testing

Radon is a cancer causing radioactive gas

You cannot see, smell, or taste radon. But it may be a problem in your house. When you breathe air containing radon, you increase your chances of getting lung cancer. The Surgeon General of the United States has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. 

If you are buying a home

You should test the home you are buying. Nearly 1 in 15 houses in the United States is estimated to have high radon levels. Testing is the only way to find out if the house you are buying has elevated levels. The EPA and Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon. 

You can fix a radon problem

If you find that the home you are buying has high radon levels, there are ways to fix a radon problem and bring the level down to acceptable levels.

AARST Certified Testing

Marion Hodges NRPP Certification ID # 110506

[email protected] or (770) 572-2808