Our Inspection Services

Thermal imaging cameras are devices that translate thermal energy (heat) into visible light in order to analyze a particular object or scene. The image produced is known as a thermogram and is analyzed through a process called thermography. Thermal imaging cameras are sophisticated devices that process the captured image and display it on a screen. These images can be used for immediate diagnosis or processed through specialized software for further evaluation, accuracy and report output. Thermal imaging cameras take measuring temperature to the next level; instead of getting a number for the temperature you get a picture showing the temperature differences of a surface.

These cameras can be powerful tools for uncovering and better understanding hidden defects in a house. With the use of special cameras, thermal imaging allows us to see many conditions from an entirely separate perspective. Infrared technology paints a picture for our eyes they cannot see without the use of infrared cameras. Often, we are able to pinpoint significant locations of action because the camera discovers manipulated areas of the environment. For example, the insulation moved from the interior of the wall by a rodent creates a pocket of air that changes the temperature of the wall’s surface, thus creating a contrast in the color pallet of the camera’s photograph. By incorporating this technology into our home inspection services, a circumstance that may otherwise be baffling is made clearer and provides us the advantage when inspecting your home.

Drone footage provides our inspectors with extremely reliable data about the condition of a roof. A drone used for roofing inspection is a invaluable tool because we are able to do a comprehensive inspection on a roof that is difficult to walk on, too steep of a pitch or prevent damage from walking on any of the roofing materials like tiles, slate roofs and metal roofs. Roof inspections from the ground or a ladder may miss certain defects on a particular roof surface. Our inspectors are fully insured and licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Meet Rover, the newest member to our inspection family! With Rover, we can remotely inspect crawlspaces and confined spaces that may be difficult to access or unsafe. Rover is custom built in the U.S. and is equipped with a long charge battery pack with tank style tracks. On board Rover has led lighting with an actuated camera for still, HD video and audio recording. Rover has quickly become an invaluable tool giving our customers the best inspection possible.

Any respectable mold remediation company who is suggesting a home or business needs professional mold intervention should support the idea of a third party company like Widespread coming in to do an inspection and mold testing. Even when it is known that a problem is present, clients still benefit from involving us in the process. Our samples collection lets you know exactly what is going on gives a clear picture of the situation. Determining how far a problem has spread is crucial in determining the size and scope of a mold remediation. We are educated, experienced and accredited mold inspectors. Mold can be a stressful situation and we are here to alleviate your concerns. From inspection, evaluation and testing we are your professional source of information.

The requirements for government guaranteed loans on manufactured housing changed to include a permanent foundation. It is required that foundations be certified by a licensed professional engineer to be in compliance with HUD-7584 (Permanent Foundation Guide for Manufactured Housing). This applies to FHA and VA loans.

As a result, many private lenders offering conventional loans have added this as a requirement for their loans. We have partnered with the engineers at Foundation Certifications to provide these certificates. The process takes approximately 3-5 days with rush service available. Ordering a Foundation Certification is easy. Please contact us, then simply complete our online order form and our team will immediately go to work for you.

What is a Construction Draw Inspection?

Anyone who’s involved in a construction loan – no matter what side of the table they are on – is going to have to follow some pretty specific processes. This is even more true when a risk mitigation company is involved. If the project in question is large, then there may be more steps, evaluations, and additional protocols in place to ensure the product gets completed.

In some cases, these risk mitigation services are taken care of by a specialty company instead of the lender. There are a wide range of strategies such a company can use to lower the risk and to ensure that the construction lender ends up with a project that matches the plans they approved. In many cases, one of these required steps is what’s known as a construction draw inspection.

The specifics of a construction draw inspection

In a construction draw inspection, a certified inspector comes out and inspects the construction site. They’re looking to show where the project is in relation to the timeline that was set out, they’re checking the accuracy compared to the original draw request, and they’re looking at the budget. They’re also likely to look at any stored materials kept on the site. This inspection is necessary for funds to be dispersed at various stages of the construction project.

Why is a draw inspection so important?

A draw inspection is important for a number of reasons. First of all, it lets the lender know where the project is compared to the timeline they were given. Most risk mitigation companies insist on funds being given out based on the results of these draw inspections because they want to ensure that there’s no more money tied up than is necessary for the project.

Once a stage is completed, the funds can be dispersed through several methods. Draw inspections can also help track funds, because the inspector has to account for every cost request and compare it to the on-site representation. Finally, that inspector can process change orders, and can give info on the total materials and the services present. Essentially, a draw inspection makes sure that all money on a construction loan is accounted for.