FAQ
Residential home inspections include a detailed evaluation and report regarding the current condition, materials, and performance of the property’s systems and components. We inspect everything from top to bottom and everything in between.
Pre-Drywall or Phase 2 Inspections include a report with photos/ videos regarding the condition of the construction materials used for your new build. This provides the client an option to have the exterior flashing, framing, and rough-ins fully evaluated by a 3rd party building inspector prior to the insulation/drywall going up.
11th Month Warranty Inspections are a great opportunity to identify construction defects or installation issues while the builder is still legally responsible for repairs. It protects homeowners from costly out-of-pocket expenses by ensuring problems like foundation movement, drainage issues, HVAC defects, roof concerns, and more are documented before the warranty expires, while also providing clarity that the home is performing as intended after a full year of real-world use and weather conditions.
The home inspection process typically will take around 2-3 hours to complete. Additional services, the condition of the home, and size of the home at times can cause the services to take longer to complete.
While it is not a requirement to attend the inspection, it is highly recommended. This will be the best opportunity to ask questions and gain in-depth information regarding the property during the inspection period.
Having your potential or current property tested for Radon levels is highly recommended in Tennessee construction. Homes with average radon levels higher than 4.0pCi/L have been linked to causing lung cancer at an alarming rate. Trust our team to perform the testing with proper strategies and guidance for mitigation if necessary.
“Walking the roof” has been and always will be our preferred method of inspection. Although there are situations such as weather conditions, potential risk of property damage, accessibility issues, or excessive roof pitch that may require the use of drones. Regardless of the method of inspection, rest assured your roof will be thoroughly evaluated.
Most certainly. We would argue that the crawlspace is one of the most important areas to evaluate during a home inspection. Moisture levels, foundation piers, floor structure, gas lines, plumbing lines, HVAC distribution systems, insulation condition, indications of pest activity, electrical runs, and vapor barrier presence or condition are all vital pieces of information that need to be reported.
Our availability is typically within 72 hours of the initial contact, depending on the time of year. We offer services Monday through Saturday, with access to our scheduling options through the Online Scheduler tab located on the home page. Feel free to select the time and date that best complies with your schedule.
Nxt Gen Inspectors use tools like drones, infrared cameras, moisture meters, pressure gauges, compact drills, levels, GFCI testers, gas detectors, voltage testers, measuring tape, flashlights, and thermometers when performing our inspection services.