Home Inspection Danvers MA

My name is Thomas Herbst I am a Home inspector in Danvers Ma area. I started Clayton Home Inspections back in 1994 with the purpose of delivering a thorough home inspection in Danvers 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, I’m not just talking about having a Home Inspection license. I’m also talking about having the genuine experience as a Contractor. Anybody can get a Home improvement license.

If you want to find some of the best home inspectors near me in Danvers 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. Check for complaints and read any reviews that may be posted.

Don’t 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 near me in Danvers 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 also examining the walls/siding, fascia’s, rake boards, soffits, and windows. I’m also checking the structural integrity of the building and Inspecting for structural integrity and safety. In addition Inspecting underside, as well (if possible). Also Examining the condition of the roofing material (ie: shingles, etc.). Also inspecting vent pipes, exhaust vents, and skylights.

Attic Inspection

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

Interior Inspection

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

Kitchen Inspection

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

Bathroom Inspection

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

Basement Inspection

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

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. Also Inspecting all electrical panels and ensuring proper grounding of an electrical system and Inspecting all visible wiring throughout the building for loose and/or exposed wires. The Home Inspection State regulations only require us to check one outlet per room. I go way beyond that.

Termite Inspection

I am also looking for any kind of insect damage (ie: carpenter ant, termite, etc.) and 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 Danvers, Massachusetts

Introduction to Danvers, Massachusetts

History

The area was long settled by indigenous cultures of Native Americans. In the historic period, the Massachusett, a tribe of the Pequot language family, dominated the area.

17th century

The land that is now Danvers was once owned by the Naumkeag branch of the Massachusett tribe.

Around 1630, English colonists improved an existing Naumkeag trail as the Old Ipswich Road, creating a connection to the main cities of Salem and Boston.^[3] Danvers permanently settled in 1636 as Salem Village, and eventually petitioned the Crown for a charter as a town. According to legend, the King, rather than signing the charter, returned it with the message “The King Unwilling.” On June 9, 1757, the town incorporated regardless, and the King’s rebuff included on the town’s seal.^[4] In 1752, the town named for settler Danvers Osborn.^[5][6]

The historical event for which Danvers is most well-known is the Salem witch trials of 1692. Resident Rebecca Nurse was convicted in a trial for witchcraft. The Rebecca Nurse Homestead is still standing in Danvers and can be visited as a historical landmark.

18th century

From the Battle of Lexington onward, Danvers residents have participated in the armed forces. Noteworthy Revolutionary figures who stayed in Danvers include Royal Governor General Thomas Gage and Benedict Arnold. Arnold Plaque is found at 1 Conant Street.

Danvers was the birthplace of Israel Putnam, one of the most colorful figures of the colonial period and American Revolution. He built a successful farm, with fruit trees and flocks of sheep, and at one point crawled into a wolf’s den on his hands and knees to kill a wolf that had been eating his sheep. He went into the den’s narrow passage with a torch in one hand, a musket in the other, and a rope tied to his feet leading to his friends outside so they could pull him out if things went wrong. Fortunately, his one shot from the musket got the wolf. He fought with Roger’s Rangers in the French & Indian War. At one point the Indians captured him, had tied him to a tree, and were going to burn him alive. Fortunately, a French officer rescued him in the nick of time.^[7]

First shots

When the first shots of the American Revolution fired at the Battle of Lexington and Concord, word reached Putnam on his farm. He literally “came off the plow” to ride off to war again. Without bothering to change his clothes, he mounted his horse and rode the 100 miles to the scene in 18 hours.^[8] He known for his courage, and demonstrated it at the Battle of Bunker Hill, he is credited with giving the command “Don’t fire until you can see the whites of their eyes.”^[9][10] He became a major general in the Revolutionary War. His birthplace in Danvers, known as the General Israel Putnam House, still stands.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Israel_Putnam_House

19th century

In 1847, the railroad came to Danvers. A street railway installed in 1884, originally consisting of 69 horse-drawn trolleys. This system later converted to electricity.

The Town Hall built in 1855. Its modified and renovated and is still in use. Also in 1855, the southern portion of Danvers broke away to become the town of South Danvers, later renamed Peabody.

In 1878, the Danvers State Hospital opened its doors. This was an institution to provide asylum and treatment for the mentally ill.

Originally an agricultural town, also Danvers farmers developed two breeds of vegetables: the Danvers Onion (origin of the “Oniontown” nickname) and the Danvers Half-Long Carrot.^[11] This carrot was introduced by “market gardeners”^[12] in 1871.

In addition Shoe manufacturing was a prominent industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Also Successful manufacturing companies included Ideal Baby Shoe. Local shoe companies undercut in price by factories in other areas, and shoe manufacturing moved out.

The Complete Home Inspection by a Home inspector in Danvers 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 near me in Danvers Ma area