As you approach the purchase of a house, you are interested in the layout, decoration, and function of the house. You do not want the hassle of inspecting the components necessary for safe and comfortable living. Farnum Residential Inspections will systematically inspect everything from the basement to the attic while you concentrate on where to put the furniture.
What will my Inspection Include? A thorough home inspection will allow you to be a more informed homebuyer and may alert you to potential undisclosed problems. A complete home inspection includes a visual, non-invasive inspection of the components listed in the current NACHI standards of practice. Roof Exterior Basements Crawlspaces Foundation Heating Cooling Plumbing Electrical Fireplace Attic Doors and windows Bathrooms Kitchen Interior
Roof inspection from the outside:
Roof inspection from the inside:
Foundation:
Safety Issues:
Furnace and water heater:
Electrical:
Plumbing:
Crawlspace:
Randy Farnum's experience includes:
Building technician with Iowa State University; projects included plumbing, electrical and HVAC work on the historic Memorial Union.
Remodeled houses for resale, including three pre-WWII houses that were completely remodeled.
Maintained rental properties.
Maintained electrical & plumbing services (7 years) for public and private camping resorts. Included building new facilities.
Operated a handyman service in central Iowa for local businesses and private households.
Randy Farnum has been a member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) since 2004.
ITA (Inspection Training Associates) Residential Home Inspection Training.
CertainTeed Shingle Technology Course.
Various continuing education courses, including: roofing, electrical, safety, structural and siding courses. Transcripts available.
The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) is the largest inspection association in North America. More than 9,700 North American inspectors call NACHI home. NACHI has developed a 205,000+ page, 132 million hit per year web-site, nachi.org. This site is host to interactive online continuing education, exams and quizzes, and a 300,000+ post message board. NACHI is the industry's largest provider of continuing education and host to hundreds of inspection events each year. Unlike other home inspection associations, NACHI front-ends all of its membership requirements. In other words, all members must fulfill membership requirements before they can apply for membership. Other associations have little or no entrance requirements. NACHI... Inspected once, inspected right.
How do I Schedule my inspection? For a complete home inspection call:
Farnum Residential Home Inspections (563) 513-5919.
Evening and weekend inspections can be scheduled for your convenience. Your report will be posted on a private web-site. You will have access to the report at all times.
A sample report may be viewed at: www.reporthost.com/_sample/farnum.htm What will my inspection cost? A standard inspection: Up to 2500 square foot will cost:
$299.00
Call for information on larger houses, duplexes and special inspection services. Inspections can be tailored for your specific needs and concerns.
What Kind Of Time Frame Can I Expect? The on-site inspection will be completed on your time schedule. Most inspection reports will be posted within 24-48 hours. Just ask Randy for an estimate of time when the inspection is scheduled.
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