Why Safe Harbor?
Safe Harbor Inspections Inc. Performs Inspections As A Generalist
A good Home Inspector draws on general knowledge gained from a variety of experiences, training and education such as:
Various construction trades
- Home technologies and systems
- Knowledge of mechanical and structural systems
- Landscaping and drainage issues
- Report writing
- Verbal communication skills
- Computer technologies
- People skills
A good home inspector must be a generalist rather than a specialist and will recommend the expertise of a variety of specialists including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, exterminators, roofer’s, general contractors and structural engineers. This is similar to a family Physician recommending that a patient seek out the advice of a heart specialist for a particular issue.
James Ruppert, the principle inspector for Safe Harbor Inspections Inc. has solid experience in all of the areas indicated above and can be trusted to perform the best home inspections available today
Concise, Accurate And Meaningful Reporting
In addition to having a solid generalist background, the home inspector must understand the various aspects of real estate transactions and be able to communicate the important findings of the inspection to the client in an unbiased, objective and concise manner. For example the home inspector must not report problems as an alarmist or in such a way that could cause the client to interpret the information out of proportion and jeopardize the real estate transaction.
James Ruppert is a licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, a Certified Property Manager, a Certified Home Inspector, and has 25 years of experience in inspecting, operating, and negotiating real estate. Your home inspection report will be meaningful and concise.
Computer And Reporting Technology
With the variety of computer technology available today, a good home inspection firm will offer comprehensive computer generated reports complete with photos which help explain the results of a home inspection. This report should be available to the client shortly after the home inspection and it can even be generated on-site. The report should be able to be emailed to the client, and at the client’s request should be available on a secure web site on the Internet. Safe Harbor Inspections Inc. utilizes the latest in technology including very lightweight “tablet” computers, digital photography, the latest in home inspection software and portable/mobile office technology. Safe Harbor Inspections Inc. is committed to providing clients the benefits of timely and accurate information available through the use of the latest in technology.
Ethics And Honesty
As in most industries today, ethics plays a large role. Your home inspection company should never be in a position whereby they can profit from recommendations made during the inspection. For example some inspectors will recommend a specific electrician and receive a commission from the electrician. This is a violation of the code of ethics in effect for most home inspector associations. Safe Harbor Inspections Inc. never receives money from any company that may provide services to the homeowner as a result of the inspection. In fact, Safe Harbor Inspections Inc. makes it a practice to recommend a specific trade rather than a specific company for work that needs to be done as a result of the home inspection. As can be seen in our mission statement, integrity, professionalism and ethics are very important to Safe Harbor Inspections Inc.
Certification
A good home inspector is certified by a reputable association for example NACHI (National Association of Certified Home Inspectors) and the Home Inspection Institute of America. In some cases the home inspection company is affiliated with other associations as well. James Ruppert and Safe Harbor Inspections Inc. are certified by several institutions.
Insurance
A good home inspector will carry Errors and Omissions insurance, General Liability insurance and Agent Referral insurance. Safe Harbor Inspections Inc. carries the above specified insurances.
Full Inspections Services Available
A good home inspection company will also offer a variety of related inspection services to clients so that all of their inspection needs are met by the home inspection company. Safe Harbor Inspections Inc. offers termite inspections, radon tests, water flow and pressure tests, water quality tests, cesspool checks, lead in paint tests, mold tests, asbestos tests, landscape irrigation system checks, and project cost estimating services. Safe Harbor Inspections Inc. is a full service home inspection company.
