Home & Property Inspections

Home & Commercial Property Inspections in Fort Wayne, IN & Nearby Areas

Buying or selling a home can be overwhelming, but choosing the right team for your home inspection can make the process smoother. Our licensed and certified home inspectors ensure that you have all the necessary information about your home's condition, empowering you to sell with confidence. We offer high-quality home inspections in Fort Wayne, New Haven, Auburn, and surrounding areas.

Contact Apex Inspect for professional and thorough real estate inspections. For more information, please call us at 1-260-200-3831 or contact us online to request a house inspection.

Specialized Inspections

We offer specialized inspections covering various property types to address unique concerns and requirements.

Renter’s Inspections

Avoid nasty disputes with the landlord by having us inspect your rental unit and documenting its current state at the time of move-in. When you move out, an unscrupulous landlord cannot hold you financially accountable for problems before you move in.

Multi-Unit Housing Inspections

Are you looking to buy an investment property with up to four separate units? We'll show you the current state of the property and any needed repairs. The items covered in a multi-unit inspection are similar to a standard home inspection, with pricing depending on the size of the property. Get in touch with us for more information.

Mobile & Manufactured Home Inspections

A mobile or manufactured home is inspected in much the same way as a standard home inspection. However, these factory-built homes have unique problems. We will thoroughly inspect to look for additional, potentially costly issues such as misaligned connections, improperly installed moisture barriers, and sagging of the structure.

Investor Inspections

An investor inspection is a stripped-down home inspection that focuses only on significant defects within the home. This inspection is an excellent tool for the real estate investor, as it will give you the knowledge necessary to make an educated financial investment. It's also great for investors who cannot see the home for themselves, as pictures of every room are included in the report. This inspection takes around an hour to complete and costs less than a full home inspection.

Re-Inspections

Did we discover any significant problems when we inspected your home? Once the issue has been resolved by a professional, we can return to inspect the items and ensure that the work has been adequately completed. Remember to always have the work performed by a licensed professional.

Ancillary Inspection Services

We offer additional services outside of the scope of a standard home inspection. These can include:

Drone Inspections

We're licensed (FAA 107 UAS) to operate remote-controlled drones, which allow us to better examine some hard-to-reach regions of your home, particularly the roof. Using an aerial vehicle with a camera gives us a much better view than with a ladder and from multiple angles, all while keeping your roof safe from accidental damage.

Sewer Scope Inspections

A sewer scope inspection is a video inspection of the sewer line leading from the house to the sewer system or septic tank. We'll check for obstructions, damage, or other issues such as root penetration, holes or cracks, pipe separation, and more. Some issues may not affect performance yet but could cause failure later as the problem worsens over time.

Water Quality Testing

Water quality testing is essential to verify that the water in your home is not tainted by dangerous or offensive contaminants, such as certain strains of bacteria or nitrates and nitrites. Water quality tests should be performed regardless of whether the water comes from a public source or a private well.

Radon Testing

Radon is a naturally produced radioactive gas and the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind cigarettes. It can enter your home through the foundation and collect in the basement. A radon test will help protect your family by checking for hazardous concentrations. If levels are too high, a radon mitigation system should be installed.

Areas Covered by Our Inspectors

Apex Inspect’s home inspectors cover all major interior and exterior systems including:

Interior Inspection Areas:

  • Plumbing: Check faucets and showers, look for visible leaks and test water pressure. If visible, identify the types of pipes used. Identify the location of the main water shutoff valve.
  • Electrical: Identify the type of wiring, test all outlets and make sure there are GFCIs installed where needed to protect from electrical shock. Inspect the electrical panel for safety issues and fire hazards.
  • HVAC: Determine the age of the furnace and air conditioner, whether or not they function correctly, and possibly recommend repairs or maintenance.
  • Water Heater: Determine the age of the water heater and check for proper installation. We can also determine the condition and possibly give an estimated remaining life span of the unit.',
  • Laundry Room: Check for proper ventilation. A poorly ventilated dryer exhaust can be a serious fire hazard.
  • Fire Safety: Test smoke detectors and ensure that the garage wall, if present, has the proper fire rating and is undamaged. Also, check the fireplace for proper installation and maintenance.
  • Bathrooms: Check for visible leaks, properly secured toilets, proper ventilation to prevent moisture related issues, and more.
  • Attic: If possible, check for structural damage and proper ventilation. Also, check insulation and ensure that nothing, such as the bathroom, is ventilated directly into the attic.

Exterior Inspection Areas:

  • Exterior Walls: Check for damaged or missing siding, cracks, and excessive soil contact, which can invite pests.
  • Foundation: Check for possible foundation failure, indicated by cracks or settling.
  • Grading: Check to ensure that the ground slopes away from the house, which prevents water from entering the house or damaging the foundation.
  • Roof: If accessible and visible, check for roof damage or poor installation that may allow for water penetration and check the gutters' condition.
  • Garage: Test the garage door for proper functionality, check for proper ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, and check for explosion risks from ignition sources too close to the floor.

Schedule Your Inspection Today!

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our service area

We serve the following areas

  • Albion
  • Arcola
  • Ashley
  • Auburn
  • Avilla
  • Butler
  • Churubusco
  • Columbia City
  • Corunna
  • Cromwell
  • Fort Wayne
  • Garrett
  • Grabill
  • Harlan
  • Hoagland
  • Huntertown
  • Kendallville
  • Kimmell
  • Laotto
  • Larwill
  • Leo
  • Ligonier
  • Monroeville
  • New Haven
  • Rome City
  • Saint Joe
  • South Whitley
  • Spencerville
  • Waterloo
  • Wawaka
  • Wolflake
  • Woodburn
  • Yoder
  • Zanesville
Our Locations:

Apex Inspect

Fort Wayne, IN 46805
1-260-412-0200
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