Every scheduled visit has one purpose: spotting what has changed since anyone last looked at your property. I call each visit a Property Condition Check, and your inspection visit is a hands-on walk around and through the home, not a glance from the driveway. I bring habits built over 30 years as a home inspector, and your Initial Property Assessment gives me a documented baseline to compare against from the very first check.
I hold myself to the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Code of Ethics on every job, and I want you to know exactly what your inspection covers. A Property Condition Check is a limited visual observation of readily accessible parts of the property, meant to identify obvious changes, damage, maintenance concerns, or conditions that may need your attention. It is not a comprehensive home inspection, code-compliance inspection, engineering evaluation, environmental inspection, or security service, and it isn’t a guarantee against damage, system failure, burglary, water intrusion, frozen pipes, or other loss. Conditions can change between scheduled visits.
After each visit, I put together a PDF report documenting what I observed, with photos of any significant concerns. If something needs attention, I let you know promptly so you can decide on next steps, and I’m always glad to talk through the results of your inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Your Inspection
I start with an exterior walk-around, looking for obvious storm or weather damage and checking doors and windows for damage or unauthorized entry. Inside, I watch for visible water intrusion or plumbing leaks, note whether the heating system is operating, and record the interior temperature. I also look over accessible basement and crawlspace areas, check accessible sump pumps and dehumidifiers, and observe fuel levels and generator and alarm status indicators when they’re readily visible.
That depends on the property and how much risk you’re comfortable with. Property Watch includes one check a month, Property Care includes two, and Property Care Plus provides weekly visits with enhanced winter monitoring. Owners with older heating systems, long winter absences, or larger homes often lean toward more frequent checks. Some insurance policies set conditions for unoccupied homes, so it’s worth asking your insurance agent as well.
You’ll be promptly notified. On Property Care and Property Care Plus plans, I can coordinate with contractors and arrange property access so repairs get moving while you’re away. Emergency calls and on-site emergency visits are billed at the hourly rate in your service agreement.
No. Most of my clients are out of state or away for the season. Access details are documented during your Initial Property Assessment, and every visit is recorded in a report.
No. Your inspection visits through Checkpoint Property Care monitor a property’s condition over time. If you’re buying or selling and need a full home inspection, visit my sister company, Checkpoint Property Inspections.