Home Inspection in Bedford, Ohio
Licensed, InterNACHI-certified home inspections for Bedford home buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
Your Bedford Home Inspector
Bedford is an established southeast Cuyahoga County community with many homes built in the early and mid-20th century. Lock Home Inspections gives Bedford home buyers and sellers the clear information they need to negotiate with confidence.
We serve Bedford and the surrounding Cuyahoga County communities with buyer’s inspections, pre-listing inspections, new construction inspections, radon testing, mold testing, and more. Evening and weekend appointments are available, and you’re always welcome to attend your inspection.
What We Look for in Bedford Homes
In Bedford’s older homes, we look closely at foundation and basement walls, water intrusion, aging electrical wiring and panels, original plumbing, and roof condition. Homes built before 1978 may also contain lead-based paint, which we can help you understand as part of your purchase.
After your inspection, you’ll receive an easy-to-read Spectora report the same day, with photos of every item we discussed, so you and your agent can move forward with confidence.
What’s Included in Your Bedford Home Inspection
Every Bedford home inspection includes a thorough evaluation of the following systems and components:
Structural Systems
Foundations, basements, grading and drainage, walkways, and floor, wall, and ceiling structures.
Roofing
Roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings and skylights, chimneys, and other roof penetrations.
Electrical Systems
Service entrance and panels, branch circuits, connected devices and fixtures, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and ensuring your outlets are GFCI-protected.
Plumbing
Fixtures and faucets, water supply systems, drain, waste and vent systems, water heater, flues and chimneys, and any sump pumps or fuel storage and distribution systems.
Heating & Cooling (HVAC)
Heating and cooling equipment, ducts, vents, and flues.
Built-in Appliances
Dishwasher, garbage disposal, range hood, range or oven, cooktop, microwave, trash compactor, bathroom exhaust fans, garage door operator, and other built-in appliances.