You've found a home! Let's dig in and take a closer look at how this home operates. Once our inspection is completed, you will know where all your shutoffs, disconnects and clean out's are. Additionally, you will know what maintenance and repair items to prioritize. The report Vivid provides, displays all the information you need to operate and maintain your home.
With the help of this information, you will have not only a better understanding of your home, but also the decisions that lie ahead. Peter Hawkins is the managing member of Vivid Home Inspection LLC. He is a Certified Professional Inspector with InterNACHI and licensed in home inspection by the state of New York.
With the help of this information, you will have not only a better understanding of your home, but also the decisions that lie ahead. Peter Hawkins is the managing member of Vivid Home Inspection LLC. He is a Certified Professional Inspector with InterNACHI and licensed in home inspection by the state of New York.
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During your wood-destroying insect (WDI) inspection, I will look for indications of infestation of wood-destroying organisms that may exist in the house using a visual-only examination. Here in the northeast, the organisms we need to worry about are carpenter ants, carpenter bees, powder-post beetles and termites.
I do a short-term passive radon test, that includes two charcoal canisters. The test takes a period of at least 48 hours, and requires that the test be done in a "closed-house" condition. Prior to the test, the house should be closed up for at least 12 hours. The test results will be emailed to you once testing is completed by the lab.
Purchasing a home with a well? Well water testing is required to obtain a mortgage. For a conventional mortgage, coliform bacterial testing is a minimum requirement. Mortgages backed by FHA, HUD or the VA have more minimum testing requirements. The test required for these mortgages are coliform bacteria, lead (first flush), nitrate and nitrite.
It's a sad fact that everything, including ourselves, falls apart. Such is the case with your "new" home. To help you prolong the life of your home, I offer a free home maintenance book* with every home inspection. This comprehensive guide takes you through checklists and steps of the regular and seasonal maintenance of your greatest investment.
Reviews (10)
Allie A.
Nov 03, 2021
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Working with Peter to get my home inspected was a great experience. Easy scheduling and plenty of email reminders to make sure we were all on the same page. He was very thorough, and did a great job explaining the issues he came across. He had a final report to us within hours of the inspection. Overall I would highly recommend Vivid Home Inspection.
John W.
Oct 12, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Peter is a true professional at his trade and provided excellent services. The home inspection report was given 3 hours after the inspection, which is a great turnaround for a detailed home inspection. He also provided great advices for future home maintenance. I highly recommend him for home inspection needs.
Peter is a true professional at his trade and provided excellent services. The home inspection report was given 3 hours after the inspection, which is a great turnaround for a detailed home inspection. He also provided great advices for future home maintenance. I highly recommend him for home inspection needs.
Bezalel Wurzberger
Oct 02, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
The inspection was thorough and professional. We were out of town, and Peter Hawkins was very responsive and accommodating to our requests.
We are completely satisfied with the service provided, and would recommend him to our friends and family.
Thank you Peter!
The inspection was thorough and professional. We were out of town, and Peter Hawkins was very responsive and accommodating to our requests.
We are completely satisfied with the service provided, and would recommend him to our friends and family.
Thank you Peter!
Katrina Riboni
Oct 02, 2021
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Lisa E. Harris PhD
Sep 13, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Working with Vivid Home Inspection has been an absolute pleasure. They are quick to respond, setting up an appointment was easy, and I received the all-time best, most comprehensive home inspection report EVER, turned around THAT DAY! I cannot recommend them enough, they are worth every cent and more.
Working with Vivid Home Inspection has been an absolute pleasure. They are quick to respond, setting up an appointment was easy, and I received the all-time best, most comprehensive home inspection report EVER, turned around THAT DAY! I cannot recommend them enough, they are worth every cent and more.
Jerry Baldassaro
Sep 04, 2021
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Greg Kristan
Aug 12, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
Peter was accommodating in explaining each part of the home inspection to me. As a first-time homebuyer, I asked many questions, and Peter explained each part of the inspection to me in great detail. Buying a home is stressful, so anything that someone can do to make a part of it relaxing is good for me!
Peter was accommodating in explaining each part of the home inspection to me. As a first-time homebuyer, I asked many questions, and Peter explained each part of the inspection to me in great detail. Buying a home is stressful, so anything that someone can do to make a part of it relaxing is good for me!
Katrina Newell
Jul 29, 2021
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Matthew Schwartz
Jul 14, 2021
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Joshua Alexander
Jan 30, 2021
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Peter is the best! He was careful and patient, explaining things as he went along, which is great for new homeowners. We were able not only to get a clear sense for what work needed to be done, but also great recommendations about things to monitor and general maintenance recommendations that will help protect the house for years to come. Couldn't be happier with our experience and would highly recommend using Vivid Home Inspection!
