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NJ Real Estate Home Inspections
Brought to you by: Jason Christopher
Owner, JLC Home Inspections
About Jason & JLC Home Inspections• Family Owned & Operated
• Live in Ocean County
• Provide Services Statewide
• NJ Home Inspector License # 24GI00156200
• Radon Measurement Technician #MET13674
• Wood Destroying Insect Inspector – 7B Applicators License #59597B
• Indoor Air Consultant through IAC2 & Internachi for Mold Inspections License # IAC2-06-0008
• Underground Oil Tank Sweeps
• Professional & General Liability Coverages
About Jason & JLC Home Inspections• When you hire JLC Home Inspections, you know each inspection is
performed as if it were our own!
• Stays ahead of modern homes & technology.
• Constantly undertaking Continuing Education for licensing terms + updated demands of today’s buyers needs.
• Utilizes high tech tools & software.
Choosing an Inspector• If you Refer – ensure they are qualified.
• Are they busy or just available whenever you call?
• Software vs. Microsoft Word
• View a Sample Report
• Cite limitations or inspect where/when applicable?
• Average inspection time?
• Report turnaround time?
• Technology?
• Professional appearance/demeanor?
• Competitive Price?
• Personality
What is Covered in a Home Inspection?• Structure
• Foundation
• Floors
• Walls• Ceilings
• Roof
• Exterior• Doors
• Windows
• Decks/balconies/porches/steps/railings
• Garage Doors
• Vegetation
• Exterior wall type surface
• Roofing• Surface
• Drainage
• Flashing
• Skylights
• Chimney exterior
• Plumbing• Drain, waste and vent systems
• Water heating systems
• Water supply & distribution systems
• Drainage pumps
What is Covered in a Home Inspection?• Electrical
• Service entrance system
• Main disconnects, panel & subpanel
• Service grounding
• Wiring
• Lighting fixtures, switches & outlets
• Ground faults
• Interior• Walls, ceilings, floors (not cosmetic)
• Steps, stairways & railings
• Kitchen cabinet securing
• Interior passage doors and windows
• Built in kitchen appliances
• Insulation• In unfinished spaces adjacent to
conditioned areas
• Evidence of inadequate attic/crawl ventilation
• Heating• Heating equipment & distribution
• Energy Sources
• Age of systems
• Cooling - *temperature permitted• Cooling equipment & distribution systems
• Energy Sources
• Fireplaces• Type & Visible Condition
What is Covered in a Home Inspection?• Mold- Testing is an Additional Service
• If any suspected mold is discovered on the visible surfaces during the inspection, JLC Home Inspections is an IAC2 Certified Mold Inspector and will offer you the opportunity to sample it and send it out to our accredited lab for testing.
• Visible surfaces
• Limitations
• Additional Cost
• Do not HAVE so sample – will note in the inspection report suspected presence
• Lab Report Turnaround
• Lab Report Findings• Type of Mold
• Spore Count
• Next steps
What is NOT Covered in a Home Inspection?• Pools
• Fencing
• Sheds / Outbuildings
• Screenings, shutters, awnings and similar seasonal accessories
• Geological, geotechnical or hydrological conditions
• Recreational facilities
• Seawalls, break-walls and docks
• Erosion control and earth stabilization measures
• Enter any area or perform any procedure which is, in the opinion of the home inspector or associate home inspector, unsafe and likely to be dangerous to the inspector or other persons.
• Enter any area or perform any procedure which will, in the opinion of the home inspector or associate home inspector, likely damage the property or its systems or components.
• Enter any area which does not have at least 24 inches of unobstructed vertical clearance and at least 30 inches of unobstructed horizontal clearance.
What is NOT Covered in a Home Inspection?• Identify concealed conditions and latent defects.
• Determine life expectancy of any system or components.
• Determine the cause of any condition or deficiency.
• Determine future conditions that may occur including the failure of systems and components including consequential damages.
• Determine the operating costs of systems or components.
• Determine the suitability of the property for any specialized use.
• Determine compliance with codes, regulations and/or ordinances.
• Determine market value of the property or its marketability.
• Determine advisability of purchase of the property.
• Determine the presence of any potentially hazardous plants, animals or diseases or the presence of any suspected hazardous substances or adverse conditions such as mold, fungus, toxins, carcinogens, noise, and contaminants in soil, water, and air.
• Determine the effectiveness of any system installed or method utilized to control or remove suspected hazardous substances.
• Operate any system or component which is shut down or otherwise inoperable.
What is NOT Covered in a Home Inspection?• Operate any system or component which does not respond to normal operating controls.
• Operate shut-off valves.
• Determine whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private.
• Insert any tool, probe or testing device inside electrical panels.
• Dismantle any electrical device or control other than to remove the covers of main and sub panels
• Walk on unfloored sections of attics
• Light pilot flames or ignite or extinguish fires
• Identify the existence of an underground oil storage tank.
Additional Services• Wood Destroying Insect Inspection aka Termite Inspection
• Radon
• Underground Oil Tank Sweeps
• Mold sampling
Agents Role• Advise client when to schedule / deadlines.
• Arrange access into the home.
• Open the door – follow office protocol / homeowners preferences thereafter.
• Ensure the home is left in the same condition + secure the home. Clients wander.
• Arrange for additional access if needed.
• Guide the client once the report is in.
• Set expectations before the inspection, during and after.
• Arrange any follow ups needed for professionals to access the home.
• Ensure that the client furnishes the repair/request list by the deadline.
• Ensure repairs are complete by closing by way of receipts or
reinspection and work with the attorney.
The Report• JLC does not report onsite. We send it within 24 hours of the inspection close time.
• Home Gauge – PDF & Online through our site.
• Forward to other real estate professionals.
• Use for information to gather financial/physical.
• Use recommendations provided.
• Scarier / longer than it looks in most cases.
• Use it to guide the client.
• Do I need a home inspection? Yes you need one. Do not rely on a property condition disclosure. Even if it is as is, you will gain knowledge of the home and can then determine the financial & physical needs as well.
• How much will it cost for repairs? Parts & labor costs differ. Do not skip speaking with somebody in the recommended profession.
• How long does an inspection take? 1 ½ - 2 hours for a home under 2,500 square feet.
• What is the lead time needed to book? At least 5-7 days plan for, and hope for better if needed. It depends on the season
Top FAQ’s
Top FAQ’s• Who should attend? The buyer and their agent is most typical.
• Do you give it a pass / fail? It’s not a home inspectors job to say a house “passes” or “fails” inspection. Their job is to report what they find — the good and the bad — and let someone else (their client) decide what to do next.
• Do you walk the roof? Every attempt is made when it is possible. If not? We have a drone vs. binoculars!
• Who gets a copy of the report? Buyer + buyers agent generally. You can then forward to the attorney and any other professionals.
Liability• Inspectors report on deficiencies for what is found.
• Inspectors do not conceal found deficiencies.
• Deals may not go through if the seller is unwilling to address items or what they offer is not financially what benefit the buyer has in mind.
• Keep buyers expectations in check.
• Look around prior to submitting the offer and educate the buyer.
Case Studies
The majority of the floor insulation in the crawl space is installed incorrectly with the "kraft" paper facing down and has been saturated due to a wet ground and lack of vapor barrier. Once insulation has been saturated it must be replaced as it is conducive with mold growth.
The corrosion at the breaker lugs may impede them from performing as intended. Replacement by a licensed professional electrician was recommended.
Horizontal cracking was noted at the basement wall. This appears to be caused by hydrostatic pressure from poor drainage at the side of the home (right side facing front). Horizontal cracking along the entire length of the wall indicates inward lateral movement which if unaddressed may compromise the integrity of this wall. A repair is needed. I recommend further evaluation by a licensed structural engineer
Case Studies
The vapor barrier (plastic) on the crawlspace ground is missing in areas. A vapor barrier provides added protection to the floor system from moisture or dampness that can enter from the ground. A qualified contractor should inspect and repair as needed.
A portion of the roof truss has been removed. A roof truss is carefully engineered so that the loads are transferred efficiently through the chords and webs to the bearing point at each end. Some parts of the truss are in compression (pushed inward) and other adjacent parts of the truss are in tension (stretched outward) as the weight above and below the truss moves through them. Removing any one piece disrupts the intended direction of the transfer of loads and weakens the truss. I recommend further evaluation by a structural engineer.
The draft hood at the water heater is not properly attached. The plastic ring at the hot water discharge at the top of the water heater has melted which indicates the escape of hot combustion gases. Immediate repairs are needed for safety purposes. I recommend that repairs be performed by a licensed professional plumber
Case Studies
The pictured inner foundation wall is damaged and has bowed inward. The structural integrity of this wall has been compromised. Immediate repairs are needed for safety purposes. I recommend further evaluation by a licensed structural engineer.
Differential movement was noted at the rear wall where the living room meets the kitchen. The header which spans the doorway appears to be twisting and heaving the wall covering outward. The effects of this movement could be seen as cracking in the finished wall and ceiling covering in the surrounding rooms. I was unable to determine the cause of this condition. Repairs are needed as to ensure the structural integrity of the home. I recommend further evaluation by a licensed structural engineer.
The sump pump was functional when tested, however once discharged, ground water immediately began filling the well again. Given the amount of ground water present at this property, I recommend that the sump pump be provided with a battery back up as to ensure the discharge of ground water in the event of a power outage. Additional sump pumps may be required at this property. I recommend further evaluation by a water intrusion/remediation specialist
• Gutters needing to be cleaned.• Gutters needing to be extended 6 feet from the home.• GFCI outlets are missing within 6 feet of a water source.
• Holes / Cracks in siding.• Poor grading.• Aging roofs.
• Aging water heaters.• Aging furnaces / central air conditioning.
• Missing / fallen insulation.• Water intrusion into the crawl space.
• Dishwasher lacks securing.
Most Common Deficiencies
What Should You Look For While Viewing the House?
• Look Beyond Paint & New Floors• Roof age / condition• Heating System Age• Air Conditioning Age• Discoloration on Walls• Discoloration on Ceilings
• Water Drainage on the property
ReviewsMy girlfriend and I are first time home buyers and I hired JLC based on another recommendation. I am extremely satisfied with the detail and customer service provided. Jason took the time to explain things to me and explained why he was doing what he was doing. He also explained different ways to service various systems through out the home. I would absolutely recommend JLC to my friends and family.- C. Rossi
Extremely thorough & friendly. Would
recommend to anyone who is purchasing
a home. Very much enjoyed working with
these gentlemen. –I. Alleman
JLC was incredible! Beyond thorough. The buyers for our home hired
them. They did such an amazing job, including finding a potentially
dangerous electrical issue in our home and called our realtor to make
sure we knew as soon as possible as we have children in the home.
That level of responsibility did not go unnoticed. We hired them to
complete the inspection of our new home. From a drone view, to
every nook inspected with great care, we feel confident with the full
knowledge we now have regarding our new purchase. Excellent and
personable customer service. Highly Recommend!!! – E. Denton
We recently hired Jason at JLC to inspect
our new home in Toms River. He showed up
early to start work on the exterior of the
home. Jason searched every inch of the
house, explained small and large concerns
in detail and was friendly and professional.
He found issues with I doubt other
inspectors would have noticed and was
worth every penny!
Thanks Jason!
P. Weiss
JLC Home Inspections performed a quality
inspection that caught several costly problems with
the home, this allowed us to come to a more
plausible agreement with the seller. This would not
have occurred without Jason's keen eye for detail,
we are fortunate to have chosen JLC and we
highly recommend them for your home inspection.
GB
Incredible, professional people. I will
recommend them to anyone looking for
home inspectors. They were on time and
extremely courteous. The reporting was
detailed and sent back quick! – J. Verwey
Jason was excellent. He is very
professional and does a very thorough
job. Best recommendation a friend
gave me. – M. Cowman
Very thorough, got great pictures that he
included in the report. Gave us his
professional opinion and guidance on all
issues that were uncovered and felt very
confident in his work! – D. Haber
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