- Name
- Tim Larkins
- Company
- PRECISE Home Inspections
- E-mail
- Contact Tim Larkins (PRECISE Home Inspections)
- Website
- http://www.precisehi.com
- Office Phone
- (706) 483-3510
- Fax
- (706) 278-3590
- Description
- "Looking out for you" is not only our slogan, but a matter of fact. I'm the player you want on your team that will give you the truth about the systems and components present at the property. Period!
Why me:
My service area is from North of Ooltewah Tennessee to South of Cartersville Georgia. I'm married to my beautiful wife Julie (11 years) and I have one handsome son Jack (3). We have lived in the Tennessee valley for 10 years and consider this area our home. I like to boat, camp, play with my family and golf when I'm not inspecting homes.
I've been inspecting homes since 2005 and continually add new services for my clients. I'm a proud member of NACHI the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors and my Home Inspector license number in Tennessee is 384. I'm an ex-golf professional that brings attention to detail and focus to every inspection. My reports are not only comprehensive, but easy to read. Every defect is documented with pictures, location and explanations about why and what can come from the defect. This way, you know who to hire to fix the problem the right way, the first time!
I understand choosing the right inspector can be difficult since you usually don't get to meet us prior to hiring us, but when you make the right choice to hire me, I promise you this: I will do my best to locate and communicate to you, every defect present in the home so you have knowledge and power going into the negation stage of the homes purchase. "Looking out for you" it's not just our slogan, it's a matter of fact!
Types of inspection performed:
Confused about the different types of home inspection services available to you? Not sure who to use or what credentials to look for? We can help you sort it allout!
Pre-Purchase (Buyer's) Inspections
This type of inspection is usually performed after a property has been put on the market by a seller but before a potential buyer has taken possession of the property prior to the closing contract. The buyer will usually sign a contingency agreement with the seller prior to ordering this type of inspection. If a property fails to meet the buyer's expectations as a result of the inspection, then the sale may fall through. In many cases, a Buyer's Inspection will help both the buyer and the seller to identify damage or other problems that may exist with a property so that both parties can either renegotiate the selling price or the seller's responsibilities to repair the property at the seller's expense prior to the final close. Even if the seller has already performed a Seller's Inspection, buyers should still perform their own inspections to prevent "seller's bias" in any shape or form.
Pre-Listing (Seller's) Inspections
This type of inspection is usually performed by a seller before a property is listed or announced for sale. The property owner will perform a Seller's Inspection to determine what damage or other problems exist with a property in order to determine factors such as fair market value, discount values, or any pre-listing expenditure necessary to increase the value and desirability of the property.
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
This type of inspection is performed every two years to assure the health of your family and the safety of your real estate investment. Periodic Maintenance Inspections are necessary to assure the integrity of your structure in-between storms and droughts, to check the building's integrity that may compromised by cracked beams or foundations, to visually inspect for wood-destroying insects, and more. Any of these conditions can decrease home value or pose a physical risk to your family if not identified in time.
Rental/Property Management Inspections
If you own rental property, then you already understand the need to assure that your property is in tip-top shape prior to allowing renters to occupy the building. You are also aware of the need to assure that your property has not been damaged before renters vacate the property. A rental/property management inspection is designed to protect you from serious liability that can result from renting or leasing a potentially hazardous property. Additionally, a rental/property management inspection also helps you to protect your assets by identifying damage that may have potentially been caused by occupants.
New Construction (Builder) Inspections
This type of inspection is usually performed immediately after your new home has been built and is considered "ready" for occupancy by the builder and appropriate legal authorities (such as a zoning or code inspector).
Warranty Inspections
This type of inspection is performed prior to the expiration of your one year home warranty. It is used to take advantage of the features and benefits of your home warranty to assure that necessary repairs (guaranteed under your warranty) are executed should a defect or problem be discovered.
Investigative Inspections
This type of inspection is most-often used when a homeowner feels that a problem may exist. For example, you may want to engage in an Investigative Inspection after a severe storm, if you experience and odd smell in your home that cannot be identified, or if you notice unusual pest and insect activity. In many cases, Investigative Inspections can help homeowners to catch problems before they become an expensive or irreversible liability.
Radon Testing
Radon testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon. Radon inspections are normally performed in conjunction with a pre-purchase home inspection.
