Home Inspection Services in Northeast Ohio
Lock Home Inspections offers a full range of residential and commercial inspection services throughout Northeast Ohio, including Lake, Geauga, Cuyahoga, Summit, and Ashtabula counties. Every inspection follows InterNACHI’s rigorous Standards of Practice as well as Ohio’s state standards for licensed home inspectors.
Home Buyer’s Inspection
This non-invasive visual inspection of the home’s readily accessible areas gives you the knowledge you need to protect your investment before you buy. Your detailed home inspection report is completed and delivered the same day.
What’s Included in Your Home Inspection:
- Roofing System
- Foundation & Crawl Space
- Structural Components
- Exterior (doors, windows, cladding)
- Interior (doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs)
- Attic, Insulation, & Ventilation
- Grading & Drainage
- Deck & Patio
- Driveways & Walkways
- Electrical System
- Plumbing System
- HVAC Systems
- Built-in Appliances
- Fireplace & Chimney
A thermal imaging scan is included as needed at no extra cost. A moisture meter and gas leak detector may also be used.
Additional Inspection & Testing Services
Pre-Listing Inspection
A pre-listing inspection gives home sellers a detailed account of the home’s existing strengths and weaknesses before it goes on the market. With this information, you can make repairs in advance and avoid surprises that might send prospective buyers looking elsewhere.
New Construction Inspection
Before the final walkthrough of your new home, a new construction inspection determines whether mistakes were made during the build and how they affect the home’s overall condition. Scheduling it at this stage gives you breathing room to negotiate repairs and improvements before closing.
New Construction Phase Inspections
Phase inspections evaluate a new home at multiple stages of construction, not just before the final walkthrough. Having the property professionally inspected throughout the build helps catch potential issues early, when they’re easier to correct and well before final negotiations.
Home Maintenance Inspection
Regular maintenance protects your home’s value, and a home maintenance inspection helps you stay ahead of it. We’ll thoroughly inspect the home to identify existing maintenance issues, from simple fixes like filter changes to larger repairs that may require a contractor, all to keep your home safe and preserve its value.
Commercial Property Inspection
We have experience inspecting a wide variety of commercial properties, from apartment buildings and retail spaces to much larger commercial structures. Our commercial property inspections assess the building structure and installed systems, keeping investors informed about potential issues before a real estate transaction closes.
Radon Testing
Every home should be tested for radon before you buy. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter a home through its foundation, and it’s dangerous to breathe at high levels. Because radon is odorless and invisible, testing is the only way to know if levels are elevated. We use a specialized radon monitor to accurately measure radon levels in your future home, so you can be confident in your family’s safety. We are licensed by the Ohio Department of Health as a radon tester (License #RT1749).
WDO / Termite Inspection
Termites and other wood-destroying insects can cause serious damage that isn’t always obvious, often catching home buyers off guard. Our WDO/termite inspection thoroughly evaluates the home’s structural components for evidence of past termite damage and active infestations. This information could save you thousands of dollars in future repairs and give you a chance to renegotiate before you buy.
Water Quality Testing
Water quality testing determines whether a home’s water is safe to drink. We collect samples from the tap and the well and send them to a laboratory for analysis, including testing for heavy metals and bacterial contamination.
Mold Testing
Mold contamination can make a home an unhealthy place to live. During mold testing, we inspect the home’s readily accessible areas for signs of visible mold growth and collect air and surface samples as needed to determine whether mold spore levels are unsafe.
Well Flow Rate Test
Beyond knowing a home’s water is safe, you need to know the supply meets your needs. A well flow rate test measures how much water the well delivers into the home, so you can be sure it will efficiently sustain your household.