What is a Home Inspection?

A Home Inspection is a complete visual examination of a home from top to bottom. Disclosing to you much more information than the seller or Realtor® could at point-of-sale. It will provide an unbiased professional opinion of the physical condition of the property. Similar to your doctor giving you a "physical".

What does a Home Inspection include?

Each Home Inspection includes an immediate written report, the ASHI® "Standards of Practice" (which explain in detail what is covered), as well as the "Information Kit". In general, the home inspection and report will cover:

• Roof & Attic
• Central Heating
• Foundation & Structural
• Plumbing
• Ventilation

• Exterior
• Central Cooling
• Electrical
• Insulation
• Interior

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How much will a house inspection cost?

We are one of the only Cleveland House Inspectors that offers FLAT RATES for the Cleveland area: $300 for a Single Family House Inspection (with one furnace), $350 for a Double, or $150 per system (for example: a foundation only inspection). Also available are Structural Certifications for $300 (roof or foundation), HUD Permanent Foundation Certifications for $300, Radon Tests for $150, EDR Neighborhood Environmental Reports for $30, and Condo's (excluding roof & exterior) for $250.

How long does it take?

A house inspection usually takes 2 to 3 hours. You are encouraged to attend and accompany the inspector.
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Why choose Metro Home Inspections?

1. The background of our Inspector: John Sender, P.E.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio since 1985
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Cleveland State University 1980
• 9 time Angie's List Super Service Award® Winner
• Math & Science Champion, class of 1976 (Cleveland Lincoln-West)
• Thousands of home inspections since 1988

• Certified ASHI® inspector since 1994

• Ohio Licensed Radon tester

• EDR-Certified inspector
• Member of ASCE
• Member of ICC
• Former instructor of the home inspection course at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland

2. Our Inspection Report.

Our written report is highly regarded as one of Cleveland's best. It is a combination of both checklist and narrative styles. It separates the "legal information" and the "maintenance information" from the body of the report. Therefore, the home inspection report is clear and focused, not cluttered with disclosures, or how-to tips. These items are part of separate documents. We can provide a paper report immediately at the end of the home inspection. We also take digital photographs of key issues discovered during the home inspection. You are welcome to view a sample report.

3. Customer Service.

There is a way to find out how good a contractor or home inspector is. Check out how high he or she rates on Angie's List®. A home inspector can't put himself on Angie's List. Satisfied customers must do that. We are currently tied for first place in the Cleveland area with 9 Super Service Awards®. Other Home Inspectors try to gain position on the list by advertising. But when you look at the number of Awards, that tells you how good they are because it is based on ratings and not advertising. Find out what others are saying on our Client Testimonial page. We carry Errors & Omissions, Liability, and professional business insurance. This insurance also includes Realtor® coverage.

How do I schedule a Home Inspection?

Just call 440-777-5171 or 800-628-6034. We have live operators that can make appointments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We proudly serve the greater Cleveland area: Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Summit, Lake, Huron, Geauga, Erie, Portage, and Wayne Counties.

440-777-5171
Our Email is: JohnSender@MetroHome.us