Home Inspection in Willoughby, Ohio
Licensed, InterNACHI-certified home inspections for Willoughby home buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
Your Willoughby Home Inspector
Willoughby combines a historic downtown, older homes near the Chagrin River, and newer subdivisions. As a Lake County home inspector, Lock Home Inspections knows Willoughby homes well and serves buyers and sellers throughout the city.
We serve Willoughby and the surrounding Lake 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 Willoughby Homes
Older Willoughby homes may have aging foundations, electrical systems, and plumbing, while properties near the river and on sloped lots call for a close look at grading and basement moisture. Lake-effect snow also makes roofs, gutters, and attic ventilation important.
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 Willoughby Home Inspection
Every Willoughby 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.