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Pre-Purchase Inspection
Pre-Sale Inspections
New Construction Inspections
Commercial Inspections
Construction Disputes
Construction Analysis
Cost Estimates
Expert Witness Testimony
Environmental Testing

Pre-Purchase Inspections:

The pre-purchase inspection is designed to make the buyer aware of the physical condition of the property that is being purchased. All accessible major components and systems are inspect and reported on. The inspection is visual in scope and is not meant to be technically exhaustive. No destructive testing is performed. The inspection is an objective opinion based on our years of experience. For further details on what is included in a Standard Home Inspection, click here.

We will make you aware of the “important” deficiencies that are uncovered during the inspection. We have three criteria for what is “Important”

1. If it will cost a lot of money to correct the deficiency, …..that is important!
2. If a few dollars spent now will prevent spending many dollars later (the old stitch in time saves nine adage),…….that is important!
3. Anything that has to do with potential safety or health problems,…..that is important!

You may have additional concerns regarding age, maintenance or minor repairs needed for a property, but the above criteria will cover all of the really important items.

All inspections are performed to meet or exceed the Practices and Standards of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and Commonwealth of Mass. Standards of Practice for Home Inspections, 266 CMR.

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Pre-Sale Inspections:

The Pre-Sale Inspection is designed to ease the mind of someone who is getting ready to list their property for sale. This is a good way to avoid last minute problems due to deficiencies in the property. A Pre-Sale Inspection is helpful when:

• You think that everything is OK, but you want to make sure that is actually true.
• There are a few things wrong that you would like to address prior to listing the property.
• You’re wondering what a potential Buyer’s home inspection will reveal about your property.

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New Construction Inspections:

Except for those houses that are already completed, we set up a series of shorter inspections coordinated with the construction schedule. This allows us to inspect the work as it progresses with the aim of pre-empting any potential problems or omissions. New construction is held to the highest standards.

For more information, please call 1-800-640-9449.

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Commercial Inspections:

From office condominiums to small industrial buildings, we provide Pre-Purchase and Pre-Sale Inspections for the business community.

For larger commercial buildings we provide a team of licensed and/or certified professionals to evaluate the various components of the building.

In addition to the structural integrity of the building, emphasis is placed on the condition of the HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other mechanical systems that might be present.

We have performed inspections on the following types of buildings:

Please call for a quote: 1-800-640-9449

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Construction Disputes:

What may have started out as a pleasant experience has somehow gone sour.

The Builder and the Owner are no longer seeing eye-to-eye and things are at, or near, an impasse. Now what do you do?

We can help either you or your attorney in providing credible and objective analysis of the problems and then suggest solutions.

For more information, please call: 1-800-640-9449

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Construction Analysis:

One of our most popular services .

This service investigates specific problems you are encountering with your home or business.

We will investigate and analyze a specific problem, or set of problems, and make specific recommendations for solving or correcting the problem. Typical problems include:

• Wet basements
• Control of water run-off
• Foundation problems
• Framing problems
• Settling
• Leaks
• Siding & Roofing problems
• Condensation/moisture problems
• Renovations
• Repairs

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Cost Estimates:

In order to adjudicate or repair a construction problem, you need to know what it is going to cost.

In the case of disputes, cost figures, more often than not, are all over the place.

We can bring reality to the process with detailed, objective cost estimates that are created and can be transmitted electronically via e-mail.

For more information, please call: 1-800-640-9449

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Expert Witness Testimony:

When all attempts to resolve a dispute have failed and the parties are seeking arbitration, or are headed for court, most attorneys will tell you that the strength of your case not only lies with their skills as a litigator, but has a lot to do with the credibility, expertise and believability of the expert witnesses you retain.

This is where the 40 years of construction experience and extensive credentials that Harry Smith brings to the table can make the difference. Harry has been qualified as a construction expert by many courts and arbitrators in the area.

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Environmental Testing:

We can provide, or coordinate testing for:

• Radon gas
• Lead paint
• Asbestos
• Water quality

For more information, please call: 1-800-640-9449

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Meet Your Inspector

Harry Smith

Chief Inspector

Contact

Office: 1-800-640-9449
info@hfsmithassoc.com

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