Home Inspection Dighton MA

My name is Thomas Herbst I am a Home inspector in Dighton Ma area. I started Clayton Home Inspections back in 1994 with the purpose of providing a thorough home inspection in Dighton Ma so, homebuyers can feel good about moving into their new home. Prior to that, I was in construction since 1979. I started from the ground up and have a Pest Certification License over many years and Certified Wood destroying certification for many years now and retained my pest license and Home inspector License ever since.

Knowledge and Experience

This knowledge and Experience is useful when inspecting the structure also electrical system, plumbing system, heating system and looking for signs of active insect or damage, as insects can cause significant damage to a house. It is highly unlikely that you will find another home inspector with that much experience in House construction and pest damage Identification, along with that much experience in home inspections. Also not just talking about having a Home Inspection license. In addition I’m talking about having the genuine experience as a Contractor. Besides Anybody can get a Home improvement license.

If you want to find some of the best home inspectors near me in Dighton Ma, you certainly need to do some research. There’s nothing worse than moving into a house and then recognizing that you need to drop $10,000-50K into it immediately, all because of an unskilled home inspector.

First, go to the State’s Board of Home Inspectors’ website and make certain the inspector’s license is still effective. Also, check the inspector out at the Better Business Bureau. In addition Check for complaints and read any reviews that may be posted.

Also Don’t just go for the inexpensive home inspector. In this industry, oftentimes you usually get what you pay for. Whatever you’re spending for that house, it’s a lot of money and searching for a home inspector with a “bargain-basement hunter’s” mentality is certainly not the right method. Hope to hear from you soon.

What is inspected by a Home inspector in Dighton at a Home Inspection?

Water damage

This is a significant part of a home inspection, as water is a home’s “worst adversary”. I am additionally inspecting the gutters and downspouts to safeguard they are taking the water far enough away from the structure.

Exterior Inspection

I’m examining the walls/siding, fascia’s, rake boards, soffits, and windows. I’m also checking the structural integrity of the building. Inspecting for structural integrity and safety. Inspecting underside, as well (if possible). Examining the condition of the roofing material (ie: shingles, etc.). Also inspecting vent pipes, exhaust vents, and skylights.

Attic Inspection by a home inspector Dighton ma

In addition to confirming fundamental reliability of the roof. Also Making sure the attic is appropriately vented and insulated. Also Examination support system and for signs of water infiltration. Inspecting chimney (if present) and making sure there is a sufficient amount of insulation.

Interior Inspection

Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Doors & Windows Inspection. The State regulations only require that we operate one door and window per room. I go well beyond that.

Kitchen Inspection

State regulations do not require us to inspect appliances. I do not inspect and operate dishwashers, ranges, microwaves and trash compactors.

Bathroom Inspection

Inspect plus operate all toilets, sinks, tubs, and showers, checking for leaks and proper functionality. Also, inspect any exhaust fans.

Basement Inspection by a home inspector Dighton ma

Ensuring structural integrity, looking for signs of water penetration and also inspecting bulkheads.

Heating System Inspection (Temperature Permitting)

Inspect and operate all boilers, furnaces and air handlers. Making sure each room has a heat source. Inspection of oil tanks is not mandated by the State but they are certainly included in my home inspection.

Cooling System Inspection (Temperature-permitting)

Inspect and operate all cooling systems in-season (ie: condensers, compressors, evaporator coils, heat pumps, etc.).

Plumbing System Inspection by a home inspector Dighton ma

Inspect plus operate all plumbing fixtures. Observing for leaks in supply and drainage pipes everywhere. Inspecting there are no clogged pipes (backups). Water heaters are inspected.

Electrical System Inspection

Extremely important part of a home inspection from a cost standpoint, as well as safety. in addition Inspecting all electrical panels. also Ensuring proper grounding of an electrical system. also Inspecting all visible wiring throughout the building for loose and/or exposed wires. The State regulations only require us to check one outlet per room. I go way beyond that.

Termite Inspection

I also looking for any kind of insect damage (ie: carpenter ant, termite, etc.) In addition to my 15 years (previous) experience as a contractor along with my 24 years experience as a home inspector simply cannot be matched. If you or someone you know has more experience than me in each of these two fields (and can prove it) then I will gladly remove this claim.

Well water test

This test is highly recommended for any house with Well water. I can test for up to 26 items in the water (ie: bacteria, lead, iron, VOC’s etc.).

Radon Testing (add’l fee)

Radon

If there is a finished basement or if you plan on finishing it, then this test is highly recommended. There are also other situations that would constitute performing a radon test.

Any Questions?

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Introduction to Dighton, Massachusetts

 

Introduction to Dighton, Massachusetts

History

The Town of Dighton also originally a portion of Taunton, identified as the Taunton South Purchase.  inanition It was deeded as an independent town to a company of Taunton men in 1672.  On May 20, 1712, the town incorporated called Dighton in honor of Frances Dighton, the wife of Richard Williams.  In 1799, the Town of Berkley annexed the portion across the Taunton River including Assonet Neck.

Early settlers were farmers, rearing animals and cultivating crops for themselves or trading their products for food. In the early 1900’s the family farm developed into vegetable farms and farmers began taking their products to market.

Shipbuilding started in the South Purchase while it was still a part of Taunton as early as 1693, and flourished in the early 1700’s. Ships from Dighton voyaged to the West Indies, South America, and European ports with cargoes of cured fish, lumber, grain, staves and hoops and replaced with rum, molasses, salt and general merchandise. In 1789, Dighton was made a port of entry.  Dighton later developed the natural distributing point for central and southern New England.  At the time, ships of any size could not navigate the Taunton River beyond Dighton.  Resulted, goods dispatched by horse or oxen teams outside this point.

Settlers

Other settlers worked in the fields of trade, cotton mills, clock assembly, strawberry growing and herring fishing.  The Anchor Color and Gum Works built in1861, first manufactured furniture, then oil paint and watercolors.   In 1830ish the silk industry started when Mrs. Sarah Hart of Hunter’s Hill raised silkworms and taught others in the area.  An iron factory and a forge and gristmill were built about 1700.  Several cotton mills operated in Dighton in the early 1800’s,

In addition to The largest of which was the Mt. Hope Cotton Co.  Joseph K. Milliken also purchased the plant in 1900 for the Mt. Hope Finishing Co.    In addition to the Gooding family was prominent clockmakers in Dighton.  Also In the early 1860’s the strawberry industry was a profitable business for the farmers here.  The greenhouses erected around the turn of the century. Herring fishing in the Taunton River and its tributaries at the time a profitable business, as the fish cured and exported.

Suburb of Boston

Currently, Dighton is generally a residential suburb of Providence and Boston.  Some farms still remain, many of sold to developers.  Nevertheless, the town has made a recent push to preserve open space and agriculture. The old Mount Hope Finishing Company also, which became the Raytheon Company in 1958, now houses numerous manufacturing businesses and warehouses.  Only one building remains of the Anchor Color and Gum Works, known as Zeneca, Inc.  Other large businesses that thrived after 1950 are since gone.  The newest chief business in town is the Dighton Power Plant owned and operated by Calpine, Inc.

The Complete Home Inspection by a Home inspector Dighton Ma area

• Exterior home inspection (walls, trim, siding, grading)
• Porch, patio, balcony and deck home inspection
• Roof, flashing, and chimney, vents home inspection
• Structural integrity home inspection
• Interior (walls, floors, ceilings, windows)
• Attic home inspection (including rafters, ceiling joists, insulation, ventilation)
• Basement home inspection (water seepage)
• Heating system home inspection (Force Hot Air, Forced Hot Water, Heat Pumps, and distributions)
• Cooling system home inspection (Compressor, evaporator coil, service lines, drains, disconnects)
• Plumbing system home inspection (waste drains, venting, supply pipes, fixtures)
• Electrical system home inspection (Electrical outlets, wires, service panel(s), breakers, fuses, lighting)
• Termite (VA) home inspection (Included Termites, Carpenter ants, Rodents)
• Radon testing (add’l fee)
• Water analysis (add’l fee)
• Home inspector in Dighton Ma area