Answers to buyer's concerns from inspectors who listen. (Free info)
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You can hire the most experienced Minnesota home inspector available! Home buying involves potential unforeseen costs AND opportunities for the new owners. You need an ASHI® Certified Inspector. Thousands of home buyers have had us inspect homes, report adverse conditions, and recommend reasonable repairs and improvements. We use our experience, ethics, and training to provide award winning service and reduce the potential for undisclosed risks. Whether you are looking for your first house or a retirement dream home, put our experience to work for you. We also offer Infrared Thermography and RADON tests (optional for additional fee). Our inspections typically include energy conservation suggestions to improve the efficiency and comfort of the house.
To order a Minnesota Home Inspection, call 952 829-0044, or submit the form at the bottom of this page. We cannot schedule a pre-purchase inspection until you have a signed purchase agreement (with inspection contingency.)
Roger has obtained the MN Dept. of Health license to do RADON tests and will continue to use radon monitors that provide prompt results upon conclusion of the tests.
You benefit from our 43 years experience in home inspections. We have inspected houses similar to those you're considering. We're the most experienced ASHI® Certified Inspectors in Minnesota. (Inspector's credentials) We serve Minneapolis, St. Paul and suburbs including Eden Prairie, Edina, Chanhassen, Chaska, Shakopee, St.Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Bloomington, and Plymouth. Read our customers reviews. Their ratings have made us the most awarded home inspection firm in the Twin Cities. We also consult on Wet Basements, Ice Dams, and Moisture Intrusion.
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We are ASHI® Certified Inspectors (ACI). Roger Hankey is a National Radon Proficiency Program certified Radon Measurement professional, NRPP ID 105728RT and is licensed by Minnesota Dept. of Health (MDH #00031). Information on radon in Minnesota real estate transactions. Roger also offers inspector training and is a subscriber and advisor to ProSpex(sm) an inspector support service.
"Before We Speak House, We LISTEN." We include YOUR concerns in the inspection. We understand you don't buy a house often or are buying your first home. We take 3-4 hours to inspect the house. We check how the house has handled Minnesota climate stresses, look for energy efficiency opportunities, and do carbon monoxide tests.
Ask us a question. This site includes "Troubled Houses" - The home owners information resource. The photo below is an example of an adverse condition detail we find and report in our thorough inspections.
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Two important other pre- purchase services to schedule are: # A sewer video scan to determine the condition of the sewer pipe. # Fireplace flue cleaning & video scan if the house has a wood burning fireplace. We can refer you to qualified firms for these services. We do not object to these services being performed during the time scheduled for the home inspection |
Your questions are answered at an on-site briefing. We explain our findings and offer maintenance tips.
We also do Radon Tests & Moisture Investigations and provide inspection consulting services on other issues including ice dams and wet basements for buyers, sellers, and property owners. Now offering infrared camera thermal imaging service for both residential and industrial customers. See HUD's "Ten questions to ask your home inspector." See our News & Hot tips section for important information on central air conditioners built before 2010.
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Read ASHI® Reporter articles written by Roger Hankey, a national authority on home inspections. Roger has taught home inspection classes across the US and held many leadership positions in ASHI. He is the most senior member of ASHI® in Minnesota and received the first ASHI® President's award in 1989 for his leadership on the ASHI Standards. Roger also has written and reviewed articles for inspectapedia.com. Home inspection is a humbling task requiring curiosity and mindfulness. We try to learn from each assignment and share the benefits of those lessons with you. Some of those lessons can be found on our Troubled Houses page. |