Chris Roust, AIA, HI

 

       Roust Property Inspections, LLC

      Phone:     (907)  789-1920 
  
    Fax:         (907)  789-9704
     
Cell:         (907)  209-8808
      Email:     croust@gci.net

      Web:       www.croust.com
 

            Alaska Architect #3570

                    Alaska Home Inspector #58

                    ICC Code Certified #0866141-R5

 

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Including Commercial Buildings  
  in Juneau and other
Southeast Alaska Communities

 

 

 

A Home Inspection Report should include a complete set of recommendations of all of the systems and components of a building based on your inspector's knowledge of building science, building safety and industry standards. 
 

A home is usually the most expensive purchase a family will make and repairing a deficient building can be the second largest expenditure. 

If you have me prepare your report, it will reflect my thirty five years of building and inspection experience. 

Whether you are buying, selling or maintaining a home or commercial building, a thorough, professional inspection can provide you with a comprehensive understanding of each of the systems that comprises a safe, healthy and durable building.  Of course, not all real estate inspections are comprehensive or done by a trained and experienced inspector. 

The reports I prepare include recommendations for correction of deficiencies and suggestions for upgrading to the latest building industry safety standards.

The inspections that I perform are at the highest level and the reports are very detailed, some say, "too thorough".  I believe that kind of detail is what my clients want and need.  I provide a friendly, informative, thorough and unbiased
inspection without drama.  Each recommendation is accompanied by a photo and will explain what the deficiency is, why it is a problem and what I recommend be done about it. Your report will help you to prioritize any needed repairs. Please take a look at my Qualifications and my Sample Home Inspection Report.

Remember, I am a private home inspector and my recommendations are not "requirements."  Your report is provided only to you and it is up to you to decide whether you will want to act on my recommendations.

Inspection Services Provided:

Real Estate, Warranty, Insurance, Construction Draw, AHFC, RDA, HUD, FHA, New Construction, Mold, Thermal Imaging, Radon Testing, Borescope Inspection and Partial Inspections for Problem Areas.

Inspection Coverage:

The following general categories of systems and components are inspected in my thorough home inspections: 

Structure Roof Attic
Crawl Space Exterior Electrical
Plumbing Heating/Cooling Insulation
Ventilation Interior Appliances
Fireplaces Woodstoves Garage

Your Report:

You will find the comments in my easy-to-read Inspection Reports are categorized into the following areas:

> Recommended for Immediate Attention,

usually due to safety or structural concerns

> Suggested Upgrades
    
which will increase the  value or safety of the building

> Maintenance Suggestions
     This format will allow you to decide when you or others
     should address the deferred maintenance items.

Your report will also include:

> Photographs which will clearly show the items in question

> Narrative which will describe the building's systems and
    components; identify any problems; explain the  
    significance of the problem; include my
 recommendations
    to correct, obtain specialized advice, or monitor the 
    problem areas.

> Suggested Maintenance Schedule which will be included
    to assist you in keeping the building in its best and safest
    condition.

 

    Take a look at my Sample Report  from the menu above
    and see if you want less.


Cost for Services:

If you are looking for the cheapest inspection, please consider another inspector or engineer.  If you are looking for the most thorough inspection and report, you can review my competitive Fee Schedule.  Please remember that my fees are generally lower than an appraisal and a very small percentage of your purchase costs.  Isn't it worth it to know the condition of your building?

My Reputation:

  I have had numerous repeat customers and have received
  only praise and never had a complaint from my clients. 
  Several real estate agents have told their clients that, in
  their opinion, my inspections are the most thorough
  available in Juneau. 

  However, some people think that my inspections are
  "Too Thorough."   You be the judge:


  Please review my qualifications, sample report, and
  customer satisfaction and then ask yourself the following
  questions:

  1. Do you only want to know a little bit about the condition
      of your home?

  2. Why would someone who purportedly is looking out for 
      your best interests not want you to have a complete
      understanding of the condition of your home?
 

 

 

Currently Available for
Home Inspections
and Energy Ratings


Call  907-789-1920
for Available Appointment Times

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  Additional Services

  I am prepared and qualified to provide the
  following additional services, if desired:


 •   Home Safety Checks - NEW
         Evaluate a home for health and safety 
         concerns using the 7 point National Center
         for Healthy Homes standards.  Includes
         suggestions for "Aging in Place",    
         accessibility, child safety and other
         safety concerns. 
 

 


 •   Energy Ratings - NEW
         Evaluate a home for eligibility for state
         (AHFC) and federal energy rebates and
         grants including Blower Door testing.
 


 

  •   AHFC PUR 101 & 102
         Construction phase inspections and
         energy standards inspections to meet
         the requirements of the Alaska Housing
         Finance Corporation
(AHFC) loans.
 

  •   Green Recommendations
         Evaluate a home for its current Green
         status and recommend Green
         improvements including
the house's
         impact on the environment, your health
         and your wallet.
 

  •   Thermal Imaging
         Detect
Lack of Insulation
         Overloaded Electrical Panels
         Moisture in Roofs and Walls
 

   
  •   Borescope Inspections
     
 
Investigate conditions inside  walls and
         other spaces through a 1/2" diameter
         hole.


  •   Radon Measurement
      
Detection of Elevated Radioactive Soil
         Gases Recommended by EPA when
         purchasing a home although elevated
         radon levels have not been detected in
         Juneau) 


  •   Mold Inspections
     
 Detection of Indoor Mold
         Contamination & Lab Analysis for
         Allergic Individuals
 


 

  •   Destructive Inspections
     
 
Home inspection is defined as a visual
         inspection of observable systems and
         components of a home.  If you need
         more, I am qualified to remove surfaces
         and inspect inside walls, ceilings,
         junction boxes and other concealed
         areas to inspect structure, electrical,
         plumbing, mold, water intrusion and
         other systems and components.  I do
         not provide restoration services, however.

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