A-Pro Home Inspection Albuquerque Metro

Gutter System

While it may not be the first thing on a home-shopper’s “must-have” list, a properly functioning gutter system is a critical part of a well-maintained home. A poor gutter/downspout system will not divert rainwater from the home, allowing it to pool at the foundation and cause cos...

Foundation

No home seller or shopper wants to hear bad news about the home’s foundation. Foundation repairs, particularly when excavation is involved, rank at the top of the most costly problems with a home. But as any home inspector will tell you, having an assessment of the home’s foundation ...

Water Heaters

If you’ve ever been greeted by a cold shower on a frigid winter morning, you already understand the importance of a properly functioning gas or electric water heater. If you’re in the market for a new home, make sure you have a certified home inspector perform a visual/operationa...

Retaining Wall

When installed properly and well-maintained, they can be an attractive feature as well as a useful one. Benefits include preventing erosion; keeping the soil from shifting, which could affect the structure’s foundation. We all know how important water is to sustain life. However, ...

Roof

It’s no secret that replacing a roof can cost you many thousands of dollars. It’s why a visual evaluation of the entire roof system is one of the most important aspects of a home inspection. A certified home inspector will provide an assessment of the roof, including an examination of flas...

Eaves, Soffits, and Fascias

While often overlooked by home shoppers and homeowners alike, eaves, soffits, and fascias demand a detailed inspection by an experienced professional. Eaves are the edges of the roof that overhang the building. The siding underneath the rafter tails is known as soffi...

Exterior Surfaces

It is the job of the home inspector to look beyond the aesthetic appeal of a home’s exterior surface and truly assess its positives and negatives through a detailed visual inspection. Wood, brick, and vinyl siding surfaces all offer benefits but can display potential problems a...

Attic

If you think you’ve found the perfect home, don’t neglect having a home inspector perform a thorough examination of the attic. A detailed attic checkup can answer critical questions about the home:

How much and what kind of insulation is present? Is there adequate venting? Could there b...

Bathroom

Water is a home’s worst enemy, and nowhere will you find more potential water problems than in a bathroom. As a home shopper, it’s important to hire a certified home inspector to operationally and visually check a home’s bathrooms as part of a complete home inspection. Your home inspec...