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Infrared Thermal Imaging in Atlanta & Atlanta Home Inspections

Now offering $299 inspections for single family homes under 1,800 sq. ft.

Cold weather is upon us in Atlanta. Having a home inspection performed is a vital step in the real estate transaction process. Don't let anyone convince you that one is not necessary. In the grand scheme of things the cost of an inspection is considerably less than the possible repairs that might creep up after you move into your "dream home", or what you thought was your dream home. Many of the homes on the market are foreclosures and have simply been neglected.

When a home sits empty/idle for many months at a time, so many unexpected problems can arise...

  • Is the plumbing intact?
  • How about the roof, what damage has occured during the months it sat unoccupied and not maintained?
  • What rodents have set up camp in the attic or crawlspace, and what damage have they caused during their stay?
  • Is there mold or mildew present? If so, what caused it?
  • Is there termite damage, termites love humid and moist environments.

Besides, what's the worst thing that can happen if you don't get an inspection?
Possibly thousands of dollars in unexpected repairs.

Call Colby Home Services for your next home inspection in Atlanta - 1.404.210.5284 or bkdoles@comcast.net



So you've found the dream home in Atlanta, now you have found a home inspector in Atlanta. Browse through our website to learn more about us and then make the call or send in a request for an inspection. We use the latest infrared technology to inspect homes across the metro Atlanta area. Foreclosures are high in demand and certainly can take on damage over time. Make sure to inspect any Atlanta foreclosure before signing a contract.

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Call us at -1.404.210.5284

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Quality is seen in each and every completed project. 
What type of work can we do for you? Everything from custom trim, painting, tile, hardwoods, new plumbing fixtures, new electrical/lighting fixtures and the list goes on.

Give us a call and we'll discuss your project and your needs.



 
Infrared Thermal Imaging in Atlanta

 

"Seeing is believing", To help detect improper installations, poor craftsmanship, inferior product and failing products we use infrared thermal imaging to pinpoint those exact problems. As seen in the photos area can be narrowed down to exact location of possible damage. Making costs of repairs much lower than total demolition and reconstruction. Infared can help determine exactly where your home is losing energy. Many items are not visible to the naked eye, with thermal imaging we can find it, report on it and even make recommendations on improvements.


Here are some questions we'll ask to get a better idea of what will be inspected.

1.) How many square feet occupies the house?
2.) How many bathrooms and kitchens?
3.) How many bedrooms?
4.) Is the home constructed on a basement, crawlspace or slab foundation?
5.) Where is the property located?
6.) When can we meet you onsite to conduct the inspection?

This is all it takes to get the ball rolling. Once the inspection is completed you will have a detailed inspection in your hands within 24 hours of the inspection. There's no need to wait for 5+ days for a report, you will get it in plenty of time to make a sound decision on your purchase.

With the foreclosure rates on the rise in Atlanta Georgia, it's even more important that a home gets inspected by a professional. Colby Home Services will ensure you have the information needed to make one of the largest financial decisions of your life. By hiring a local home inspector in Atlanta you'll get a qualified professional that is experienced with the building practices in the area.
 


 
For an unforgettable experience choose our services, Brian Doles - the owner of Colby Home Services is available to help out any consumer in the metro Atlanta area. I provide Home Inspections, Condo Inspections and Infrared Thermal Imaging Inspections in Atlanta Georgia. When you do choose us, you're getting a professional, experienced inspector. Our home inspections are recognized as professional and thorough. When it comes to paying for services the old saying holds true - "You get what you pay for". A low fee will typically indicate less experience as well as less of a product. A home inspectors "product" is their report. Our commercial inspection reports will be customized to our clients needs. We recognize each clients needs are different and will cater to their needs.

  
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Infrared Thermal Imaging - This technology can used be in many applications, specifically residential and commercial buildings. When it comes to commercial buildings we can evaluate almost any type of building. Below is a short list.

  • Strip Plazas
  • Enclosed Malls/Shopping Centers
  • Hospitals
  • Office Complex
  • Retail Stores
  • Apartment developments
  • Condominium developments
  • Residental developments

Infrared Thermal Imaging is a desired method for non-invasive building investigations. It's used around the world in everything from military and law enforcement to automobile manufacturing to building diagnostics. It's technology at it's best.

 



Atlanta Home Inspector / Thermal Imaging Atlanta

Infrared imaging in Atlanta

Looking for a qualified and certified Home Inspector in Atlanta or a Certified Thermographer in Atlanta? Look no further, Colby Home Services can provide you with an accurate and detailed inspection using great technology. Whether your a home buyer, home seller or just looking for real estate investments, Colby Home Services can help you out. We can develop a pricing plan catered to your needs, just call and explain what your needs are.

Home inspections and property inspections are meant to educate a buyer, but we all know that there are inspectors that don’t take the time to communicate and educate their clients about their potential purchase. Let’s face it, purchasing a home is one of the most significant investments anyone can make.  So why wouldn’t anyone want to learn more about their investment?
 
As a home inspector in Atlanta I work diligently with my clients to educate them about their purchase. There is no “pass” or “fail” in a home inspection, we’re not there to dictate the value of the home. When I am hired to inspect a home or a commercial property, I am there for one reason – to investigate the property and develop a report to educate my clients on their purchase.  I do this by using years of construction knowledge, constant training and modern technology to evaluate the property.

Our infrared imaging in building diagnostics can save your property management company thousands of dollars. I can evaluate your property and pinpoint exactly where there are defects. Moisture issues can lead to serious health issues within a conditioned building. Just think of the thousands of people that pass in and out of a large office complex. If you have moisture or possible mold contamination, you are at serious risk not only in health, but liability.

Let’s talk tools. I have many clients ask me “what type of tools do you use on an inspection”. Here is a short list and why I use them:
 

Infrared Thermal Camera – infrared technology used in building construction can be a life saver. Infrared can detect hidden or mysterious leaks. Infrared can detect rodent or pest infestation that cannot normally be seen by the naked eye – deep in a wall cavity. Using infrared can also detect missing or poor insulation within covered wall cavities – all this without any destructive measures.
 

Moisture meters – Moisture meters are used to detect the volume of moisture in the subject I am testing. This can range from sheetrock to kitchen base cabinets, to roof sheathing. I also use my moisture meters as a follow up test method to infrared when detecting moisture issues.
 

IR thermometers – Thermometers are used to check water temperatures and even heating and cooling inputs/outputs. At times they are used to check the temperatures of electrical breakers within a service panel.
 

Digital Camera – This is a home inspectors extra set of eyes and memory. A well equipped inspector should make use of a digital camera. They are used to record inspection findings and overall photography of the property. There are many areas of the house that you will never see, like the attic or crawlspace. A good inspection report will include photos of those areas to give the future owner a visual of the areas condition and/or possible defects found within.
 

Training – “That’s not a tool”, you might be thinking. Just the opposite in fact. An inspector is only as smart as the training and experience that he or she may have. I’ve had the proper training for each of my tools and know how to properly interpret them. I keep up with local and national building codes to ensure that I’m aware of how a home should be built. Being a member of a national inspector organization I have requirements to fulfill each year for continuing education. Classes range from ethics courses to plumbing to “green” building.
 

My goal as an inspector is to educate consumers on home safety and the everyday operation and maintenance of a home. I ensure that my customers will know everything they need to know about their home prior to their purchase. Once you’re my client, you’ve become a member of the Colby Home Services family.




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Atlanta Neighborhoods we service include:

Adamsville, Adams Park, Adair Park, Ansley Park, Atlantic Station, Bankhead, Ben Hill, Berkeley Park, Brookhaven, Brookwood Hills, Buckhead, Cabbagetown, Candler Park, Capitol View, Capitol View Manor, Cascade Heights, Castleberry Hill, Center Hill, Downtown, Centennial Hill, Fairlie-Poplar, Five Points, Hotel District, Railroad District, Druid Hills, East Atlanta, East Lake, Edgewood, Grant Park, Grove Park, Home Park, Inman Park , Hunter Hills, Kirkwood, Lake Claire, Lakewood Heights, Lindbergh Center, Little Five Points, Loring Heights, Mechanicsville, Midtown, Morningside-Lenox Park, North Buckhead, North Ormewood Park, Oakland City, Old Fourth Ward, Ormewood Park, Peoplestown, Piedmont Heights, Pittsburg, Poncey-Highland, Reynoldstown, Riverside, Sandtown, Summerhill, Sweet Auburn, Sherwood Forest, SoNo, Thomasville, Vine City, Virginia-Highland, West End, Westview


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