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WHO SHOULD HAVE A HOME INSPECTION?
 
Anyone who is:
  • Purchasing Real Estate of Any Kind
    (House, Townhouse, Apartment, Condo Unit, Commercial Building or Rental Property)
  • Selling a Home (Pre-Home Inspection) 
       
    .  Proactively sell your home by having a home 
            inspection before the buyer even enters the 
            picture. 
    Consider the Benefits!
        
    .  Prepares you for issues that an inspection for
            the buyer reveal, giving you the opportunity
            to become aware of any property conditions
            so they don't pose a problem when
            negotiating your sale.
         .  Makes your house more marketable.
         
    .  Pro-Active
  • Thinking of doing a renovation to their home 
         .  A consultation with a Home Inspector may
            save you time and 
    money.
  • Real Estate Agents
         .  Make sure your clients are getting the most
            comprehensive, experienced, and
            professional inspections available by working
            with Universal Home Inspections Inc.
  • Insurance Companies
         .  Let us inspect the home before insurance if
            offered.  This will benefit both you and the
            potential home owner

 

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ABOUT UNIVERSAL HOME INSPECTIONS INC.

  • Joe Ferro was born and raised in Niagara Falls.  He has extensive knowledge with over 40 years within the trades industry to inspect your home, building or property so that you can make an informed decision.  A man with a strong work ethic, integrity and honesty, his number one priority is YOU! 
  • Locally owned and operated 
  • Hours are from 8am to 5pm Monday to Sunday 
       - your call and interest is very important 

 

 

 

WHAT WE INSPECT:
 
  1. Roofs, vents, flashings and trim
  2. Gutters and downspouts
  3. Skylight/s, chimney and other roof penetrations
  4. Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings
  5. Eaves, soffit and fascia
  6. Grading and drainage
  7. Basement, foundation and crawlspace
  8. Attic, interior roof framing, ventilation/insulation
  9. Water penetration and foundation movement
  10. Heating systems
  11. Cooling systems
  12. Main water shut off valves
  13. Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets
  14. Drainage sump pumps and accessible floats
  15. Electrical service line and meter box
  16. Main disconnect and service amperage
  17. Electrical panels, breakers and fuses
  18. Grounding and bonding
  19. Fireplace damper door and hearth
  20. GFCI's and AFCI's

                                                            and much more  . . . . .

 

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Under porch inspection

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Electrical Panel

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Chimney section in attic
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Electrical outlet outside

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Basement windows

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Assessment of attic

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Soffits and downspouts
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Inspection of windows