Bayside Home Inspections, LLC provides residential home inspections in Delaware and follows the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Standards of Practice. Owner and Home Inspector, Joseph S. Cusumano, is a member of American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and is Licensed and Insured in Delaware. 

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Home Inspection Services

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• Residential Home Inspections

• Termite Inspections (Wood Destroying Insect Inspections)

• Water Sampling and Analysis

• Radon Measurement

• New Construction Phase Inspections

• 11-Month Builder Warranty Inspection

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What does a home inspection cover?

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A home inspection provides an objective, independent visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house. This includes the foundation to the roof. Bayside Home Inspections, LLC provides clients with a detailed, knowledgeable, and thorough assessment of all major systems of a home, including inspection of all major appliances. 

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The Home Inspector's job is to provide insight and education to potential buyers on the conditions of all major systems and components of a home, as well as any health or safety concerns.

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All information is provided in a comprehensive inspection report that is sent via email to clients. Hard copies are available upon request at no additional charge.

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A home inspection provides valuable information for the client, specifically including: 

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• Structural Systems - Foundation, framing, crawlspace, basements, etc. Evaluating the overall structural integrity of the property.

• Exterior - Wallcoverings, doors, windows, decks, steps, walkways, driveways, vegetation, and grading.

• Roof Systems - Roof coverings, drainage systems, chimneys, skylights, and other roof penetrations.

• Plumbing Systems - Interior water supply and distribution system, faucets and drains, vents and flues, water heating equipment, fuel storage and distribution systems, sumps.

• Electrical Systems - Service entrance and conductors, cables and raceways, over-current protection, ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's), arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCI's).

• Heating Systems - Heating equipment, vents, flues, and chimneys.

• Air Conditioning Systems - Central and thru-the-wall equipment.

• Interior - Walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows.

• Insulation and Ventilation - Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces, attic, and foundation ventilation.

• Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances - System components, vents, flues, chimneys.

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Inspections also include:

• Identification of Main Water Shut Off Valve

• Type of Heating and Air Conditioning System(s)

• Type and Condition of the Water Heater

• Condition of Crawlspace

• Fire, Safety and Health Issues

• Smoke Detector Testing

• Carbon Monoxide Testing

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All home inspections include a comprehensive report with detailed pictures. The home inspection report is sent via email to a client within 24 hours after the inspection is completed. The report is generated as a PDF file that can be saved, printed, and emailed as needed. Hard copies of inspection reports are available for a charge of $75.00 report. Call (302) 500-0130 for an estimate of your home inspection needs.