Pre-Purchase Inspections

Our Pre-Purchase Home Inspections are meticulously conducted to uncover any defects before you take ownership. This knowledge empowers you to negotiate repairs or price adjustments that accurately reflect the property’s condition, ensuring your investment is sound. Our inspections exceed the standards of practice set forth by the LSBHI.

New Construction Inspections

Don’t be fooled by the allure of a brand-new home. In some cases, new construction can present unforeseen challenges. Our New Construction Inspections are carried out near the end of the construction process. We thoroughly examine the property to verify that proper building techniques were employed and that all components of the home were correctly installed.

It’s worth noting that even in the world of new construction, shortcuts and mistakes can occur. We leave no stone unturned, ensuring that every detail is scrutinized. When you’re investing in a home that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, spending a few hundred bucks to guarantee the job is done correctly becomes an invaluable step in securing your investment’s integrity. At Sunshine Home Inspection, we’re committed to your peace of mind and financial protection.

AREAS WE INSPECT:

ROOFING

EXTERIOR

STRUCTURE

ELECTRICAL

HEATING / COOLING

INSULATION

VENTILATION

PLUMBING

INTERIOR

RELATIVE ELEVATION

Warranty Inspections

Home Inspections are performed during the 11th month of your 1-year Builder Warranty or the used home warranty. It may look great, but have serious technical, safety, or functional issues present without the owner’s knowledge. We will find some issues that weren’t visible when you bought it and you can make the builder come in and fix them.

Metairie Home Inspections

Inspecting homes in Metairie is a little different than in the older parts of town. In Metairie we find newer construction. That means homes are constructed with more current structural components and built to minimum code. Because of this, in Metairie we really focus on the attic and look for clues on the exterior and interior that can tell us something about the inside of the walls.

We look for proper construction techniques. We must also pay close attention to the foundation and one way to do this is to take a relative elevation survey of the slab (or raised foundation) that can tell us if subsidence (sinking soils) is a factor. We perform the survey for free on every home we inspect in Metairie.

Older Homes

We specialize in the structure of old New Orleans homes.  We throw on a crawl suit, boots, gloves and really tear into the structure of an old home.  Insect damaged sills, beams and joists can be a major expense if they are missed during your home inspection.  Deteriorated piers and drainage issues are other critical issues.  We gotcha’ covered.  We got your back.

Let SUNSHINE shed light on your home inspection.

We use a strong background in science, continuing education and our ASHI certification to ensure the job is done right. Contact us today!

504-248-8798