General Info:
Larson Home Inspection provides thorough home inspection services for the Fargo Moorhead and surrounding area. The owner/operator, Andy Larson, is a professional home inspector and will personally inspect your home. With a degree in Construction Management, years of construction experience and professional training, he has the knowledge and experience to provide a detailed inspection and report complete with pictures and recommendations. As a member of ASHI, the American Society of Home Inspectors, Andy abides by the ASHI Code of Ethics, as well as the ASHI Standards of Practice, which sets forth the minimum requirements for a home inspection. Larson Home Inspection offers comprehensive home inspections for buyers, sellers and concerned homeowners. Inspections cover site grading, drainage, structure, and all major systems and components of a house. I am dedicated to providing the best home inspection possible. I guarantee I am more thorough than other inspectors. After every inspection I have done so far, the buyer was able to negotiate a lower price or repairs to the house based on my findings. Don't accept an inspection that takes less than 2 hours, and they provide you a report on the spot. A typical home inspection should last 2-4 hours depending on the size and condition of the home, and how many questions you have (I encourage questions)! Prior to the inspection, I request the purchase agreement/disclosure documents from the realtor. Few inspectors do this. Disclosures can tell me a lot about a home including information on: subsurface sewage, water well, environmental concerns (lead paint, asbestos and radon history), prior damage and repair history of the house, alterations, and dates. I also research past permit history on the house if it's available online. For example, if the house is located in Moorhead, I will look up all pulled permits on the property since 1992. Permit history research from the courthouse is available for any city at an additional charge. This is invaluable information! It tells me dates and repairs/improvements that have been made to the house, if done legally. This also tells me if the previous homeowner has hired professionals, or amateurs. Even fewer inspectors do this. For first time home buyers, the inspection will provide an excellent education on home ownership and maintenance. For the more experienced buyer, I’ll focus more on major issues and general building science. I encourage clients to attend the inspection, at least at the end for a debriefing. If you just want to come at the end, I will walk you through the home and go over my evaluation of the house and components, identifying all deficiencies and benefits of the home. Following the inspection, I create a report identifying each system in the house, technical information, safety issues, efficiencies, and current and future issues that could arise costing you money. The report includes photos, along with several helpful diagrams and illustrations. A digital PDF report will be emailed and posted online within 24 hours of the inspection. Hard copy binder available upon request. No inspector knows everything. That's why I prepare my report at my office; so I can do further research on issues, systems and components of the house, current code, or find more information on any questions/items I didn't have full knowledge of.