Cornerstone Home Inspections gives you a comprehensive array of professional home inspection services in Somerset, New Jersey and surrounding areas. A complete home inspection covers every area of your home or prospective investment, so you get a clear and accurate picture of the property in writing to use for purchasing negotiations, loans, mortgages and more.
A thorough home inspection examines the property inside and out and looks for key factors which may impact the value or longevity of the home. If you are purchasing an older home and you are planning on making renovations, it is important to know how extensive the damage is and how much of investment adequate repairs may require. If you are purchasing a newer home, a home inspection will reveal any problems or damages that may not be readily apparent, or they may show that the home is structurally stable, free of hazardous substances and ready to move in.
Get a clear and unbiased picture of your home with an expert assessment from Cornerstone Home Inspections. Read more to find out what a home inspection covers and see what our experts can do for you, click here to view a sample report. To learn more or schedule a home inspection, give us a call today.
Our inspectors are not only certified Home Inspectors and trained in chimney inspections, including fire places, flues and liners, but are also volunteer fire fighters with over 11 years of experience. With this wide range of knowledge, you can rest assured that your safety is our #1 priority.
STRUCTURAL Home Inspection
exterior and interior for houses and interior for Condo/Townhouse structures.
TERMITE Inspections
All our inspectors are licensed New Jersey WDI Inspectors and will perform the termite inspection at the time of inspection.
RADON TESTING
All our inspectors are licensed NJ radon technicians and will set the radon test at the time of inspection.
SEPTIC SYSTEM
Replacing a septic system could cost as much as $ 15,000 to $40,000 dollars. Cornerstone use a septic system professional for every septic system inspection.
UNDERGROUND OIL TANK SEARCHES
Cornerstone can perform an oil tank search of your potential property for a possible unknown underground metallic storage tanks.
UNDERGROUND OIL TANK TESTING
An affiliated company licensed and certified by the state will conduct the underground oil tank testing.
CHIMNEY & FIREPLACE INSPECTIONS
Cornerstone can perform internal and external chimney chase evaluations.
WELL AND WATER TESTING
An affiliate company that is licensed and certified by the NJDEP for well and water testing conducts all our tests.
LEAD TESTING
An affiliate company that is licensed and certified by the NJDEP conducts all our lead testing.
MOLD INSPECTION
All mold inspection are conducted by a professional certified mold inspector.
ASBESTOS TESTING
A sample of suspected materials can be sent to a certified lab for testing
CARBON MONOXIDE TESTING
With every inspection a free carbon monoxide test (a $50.00 value) will be conducted on the furnace and hot water heater.
APPLIANCE Testing
All built in appliances in the kitchen will be tested with every home inspection. Many inspection companies do not inspect these appliances. We do it, free of charge.
THE REPORT
The buyer will receive a very detailed professional report that includes pictures. Reports will be emailed the same day and hard copy mailed using the US postal service upon request.