Inspection Process


	*Claxton Walker & Associates* Serving D.C., Maryland, Virginia and the Entire Chesapeake Bay Area

The Inspection Process:

You contact us and request an inspection of the home or property you are interested in.
We schedule an inspection, usually within 72 hours, so there will be little delay in your contract or removing any inspection contingency.
You are encouraged to attend this inspection with the professional construction consultant assigned. During the inspection, usually from three to four hours, you have personal dialogue with your inspector. Ask questions. Within 24 hours, You inspector will produce a detailed report which includes photos and e-mail or fax you the report.
You then have the information essential to make a knowledgeable investment.
We remain as your consultant for as long as you live in the house. Our library of home reference material, and our years of experience, are available to you by phone, fax or e-mail at any time.

We represent no one but you, our client. We are completely independent and have no affiliation with any real estate interest or contracting firm.
We attempt to detect and evaluate major structural and mechanical defects, we point out, during the course of the inspection, many minor problems or impending areas of trouble or expense. We evaluate condition and relate it to you, rather, than just inspect.
Our inspectors are fully trained and tested to our high standards. They are experienced in the construction fields. The inspectors' in-service training is continuous as long as they remain affiliated with Claxton Walker & Associates.
Our staff teaches courses in inspection technique, construction, and related subjects at local colleges and universities. They write for newspapers, consumer, and technical publications. We have had two books published- one on home inspection techniques and the other on energy and the home. We have served as consultants and technical editor for Time-Life and others.
Claxton Walker & Associates enjoys an excellent reputation for fairness and integrity. We are members of the American Society of Home Inspectors, Building Officials Code Administration International, and number of professional societies. We have extensive experience as arbitrators and consultants in construction disputes. We render expert-witness testimony in the courts of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Some home buyers have the inspection prior to the signing of the sales contract. While this approach risks the sale of the home to another buyer prior to the inspection, it leaves no obligation to either party. Claxton Walker & Associates will work closely with you in scheduling a prompt inspection as soon as possible. Most buyers wishing to "take the house off the market" will execute the sales agreement after inserting an appropriate conditional clause in it, making the purchase contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory report from Claxton Walker & Associates.

Grading of land and drainage systems around the structure
Exterior of the home, including roof, guttering, siding, doors , windows, porches and decks.
The basement with special attention to wall and floor construction, dampness, leaks, signs of rot and insect damage.
Electric, plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems for adequacy and condition.
Attic with emphasis on proper insulation and ventilation.
Entire interior and special attention to bathrooms, kitchen and built in appliances.

Inspect new homes or construction underway, including additions, remodeling and renovation.
Inspect condominium and commercial properties for purchase or maintenance scheduling.
Inspect buildings for owners contemplating changes or improvements prior to listing for sale, an excellent method to assure a good result.
Inspect and advise on difficult special problems such as water leakage, wet basement, energy loss, etc, without the pressure for sale from a contractor.

626-C Admiral Drive #124 Annapolis, MD 21401 Annapolis (410) 849-5931 DC Metro (301) 970-1911 Potomac (301) 299-2755 Fax (410) 849-2566