From the first phone call to the final report, your inspection with Colibri Home Inspection is designed to be clear, calm, and informative. Whether you are purchasing, selling, or simply want to learn more about the home you already own, our home inspector gives every property the same careful attention.
We follow the InterNACHI Standards of Practice, a widely respected framework in the home inspection industry. During your inspection, we evaluate the home’s major systems and components and point out conditions that may need repair, monitoring, or a closer look from a specialist.
Once the walkthrough is complete, we go over the most important findings with you, and your agent if they are present, in plain language. That conversation can happen in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. You will then receive your home inspection report in both HTML and PDF formats, complete with photos and descriptions of what we observed. It gives you a visual record of the property and the details you need to make your next decision with confidence.
Buyers can use the findings to request repairs or credits, and sellers can address concerns early to support their asking price.
We look for conditions that affect your well-being, including electrical hazards, moisture problems, and signs of structural movement.
Knowing the age and condition of the roof, water heater, and heating system helps you plan for replacements before they turn into emergencies.
A pre-listing inspection lets you handle issues upfront, which can lead to more confident buyers and fewer last-minute renegotiations.
Hearing the results in English, Portuguese, or Spanish means nothing gets lost in translation when the stakes are high.
Timing depends on the size, age, and condition of the property. We will give you an estimate when you book so you can plan your day around it.
Yes. We offer inspections in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Just let us know your preference when you schedule, and we will conduct the walkthrough and review our findings in that language.
We encourage it. Walking the home with your home inspector lets you see concerns firsthand and ask questions in real time. If you cannot make it, the report and a follow-up conversation will keep you fully informed.
Sellers can help by clearing access to the attic, basement, electrical panel, water heater, and furnace, keeping all utilities on, and securing pets. Buyers can confirm with their agent that the home will be accessible at the scheduled time.
No. A home inspection is not a pass or fail test. Your report describes the condition of the home and notes items that need attention, so you can decide what matters most to you.
Roof coverings, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, roof penetrations and the general structure of the roof.
Insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawl spaces, foundation areas and exhaust systems.
Siding, windows, exterior doors, flashing & trim, walkways, driveways, stairs, patios & decks, and drainage.
Foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and indication of water penetration.
Cooling system, location of thermostat, energy source and cooling method.
Heating system, location of thermostat, energy source and heating method.
Visible portions of the fireplace & chimneys, lintels, damper doors, and cleanout doors & frames.
Main water & fuel supply shut-off valves, water heater, interior water supply, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, drain, waste and vent systems.
Service drop, overhead service conductors, service head & mast, main service disconnect, panelboards, grounding, switches, light fixtures, receptacles deemed to be AFCI & GFCI, and the presence of smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors.
Dishwasher, disposal, range, oven, microwave, refrigerator, exhaust, bathroom heater, garage door, doorbell, and dryer vent
Circulation, heating, filtering, electrical, water chemistry, and possible safety issues.
Representative number of doors & windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, railings, garage door and openers.
