Residential Home Inspections in Southeast Wisconsin

Why Home Inspectors Are Like General Practitioners

At Around The Block Inspections, our role during a home inspection is similar to that of a general practitioner in medicine. We perform a professional visual evaluation of the home and its major systems, looking for signs of defects, safety concerns, or conditions that may require further evaluation. Our inspections help provide a clearer understanding of a property's overall condition at the time of the inspection.

We perform a variety of residential inspections for homeowners and buyers throughout Waukesha County, Lake Country, and surrounding Southeast Wisconsin communities, including buyer inspections, pre-listing inspections for sellers, home maintenance inspections (sometimes called a Healthy Home Checkup), and 11-month warranty inspections for newer homes. Each type of inspection is designed to give homeowners and buyers helpful insight into the overall condition of the property.

If we observe indications of a potential issue during the inspection, we may recommend further evaluation by a qualified specialist or licensed contractor who can diagnose the specific problem and recommend appropriate repairs.

Our inspections follow the Wisconsin Standards of Practice for home inspectors and involve a limited visual inspection of accessible areas and systems of the home. Because certain areas may not be visible or accessible, and because components can fail at any time, a home inspection should be considered a snapshot of the home's condition on the day of the inspection. Much like a light bulb that works today but may burn out tomorrow, some components may appear to function properly during the inspection but fail later.

The Most Common Residential Property Inspections

Buyer Inspections

The most common type of home inspection is a comprehensive buyer inspection. Around The Block Inspections evaluates the major systems and components of the home, including the foundation, roof, HVAC system, plumbing, and electrical. This thorough evaluation helps home buyers better understand the overall condition of the property before moving forward with their purchase.

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11th Month Warranty Inspections

Most builders provide a one-year warranty on a newly constructed home. An 11th month warranty inspection from Around The Block Inspections allows us to perform a comprehensive home inspection before the builder’s warranty expires. This inspection helps identify any issues that may have developed during the first year so they can be addressed by the builder while the home is still under warranty.

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Seller Pre-Listing Inspections

Home Maintenance Inspection (also called Healthy Home Checkup)

A pre-listing home inspection from Around The Block Inspections can help reduce the risk of buyer offers falling through once your home is on the market. This inspection identifies potential issues before listing, giving home sellers the opportunity to make repairs in advance and helping prevent surprises during the buyer’s home inspection. A pre-listing inspection also provides valuable information so you can make informed decisions and move through the selling process with greater confidence.

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Home Maintenance Inspection (also called Healthy Home Checkup)

A Home Maintenance Inspection is a preventative inspection designed to help homeowners identify small issues before they become costly repairs. During this home check-up, Around The Block Inspections evaluates major components such as the roof, exterior, structure, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. This home maintenance inspection helps Wisconsin homeowners stay ahead of repairs, maintain their property, and protect their investment.

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What to expect from your home inspection

Understanding the advantages and limitations of a home inspection is important for homebuyers. At Around The Block Inspections, our goal is to help clients throughout Waukesha County, Lake Country, and surrounding Southeast Wisconsin communities better understand what to expect during the inspection process.

A home inspection generally includes the evaluation of many major components and systems of the home in accordance with the Wisconsin Standards of Practice. In some cases, the inspector may also evaluate additional items or systems at their professional discretion.

Below are some of the components and areas that are commonly evaluated during most home inspections.

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What you can expect during your residential property inspection.

Why Home Inspectors Are Like General Practitioners

The Most Common Residential Property Inspections

Buyer Inspections

11th Month Warranty Inspections

Seller Pre-Listing Inspections

Home Maintenance Inspection (also called Healthy Home Checkup)

Home Maintenance Inspection (also called Healthy Home Checkup)

Home Maintenance Inspection (also called Healthy Home Checkup)

Home Maintenance Inspection (also called Healthy Home Checkup)

Home Maintenance Inspection (also called Healthy Home Checkup)

What to expect from your home inspection

Foundation

Basement and Crawl Space

Ceiling, Floors, Walls

Ceiling, Floors, Walls

Basement and Crawl Space

Ceiling, Floors, Walls

Basement and Crawl Space

Basement and Crawl Space

Basement and Crawl Space

Electrical System

Plumbing & HVAC Systems

Basement and Crawl Space

Plumbing & HVAC Systems

Plumbing & HVAC Systems

Plumbing & HVAC Systems

Roof & Attic

Plumbing & HVAC Systems

Plumbing & HVAC Systems

Built-In Kitchen Appliances

Built-In Kitchen Appliances

Built-In Kitchen Appliances

Fireplaces

Built-In Kitchen Appliances

Built-In Kitchen Appliances

Specialty services, including radon testing, mold testing & sewer scopes, are available upon request

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