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W.C.Gosman Associates -
Real Estate Services
Since. 1984
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Welcome Home Buyers, Sellers, Owners and Real Estate
Professionals
We provide real estate services to provide
important, information and inspection reports to address home buyer
concerns, satisfy your lender requirements or address home owner issues.
We have inspected over 12,000 properties and considered Washington areas
most experienced and professional home inspection firm.
Company Qualifications
Standards and procedures:
In addition to the American Society of Home
Inspectors Standard of Practice and Professional Ethics we have set
additional standards of our own. We generally spend 2 .5 to 3.0 hours on
the inspection, as much as an hour longer than most companies allow. |
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Credentials:
Became a full member of the American Society of
Home Inspectors in 1992 and is a graduate of the Property Inspectors
Training Institute. Certified by the Maryland Department of
Environment. MS - Environmental Biology and engineering studies at
John Hopkins. In addition to 24 years of inspection and construction
experience Mr. Gosman has been a House Captain for Christmas in
April, wrote housing guidelines for a DC housing program and
performed energy audits for Pepco and Washington Gas.
Licensed Maryland Home Inspector
Customer Education:
We consider it an important part of our inspection to educate the
client about the operation and proper maintenance of a buildings'
components so that unnecessary costs can be minimized.
Proven reliability:
Our home inspections are considered to be the most
thorough and objective available. Beginning in 1984 I have inspected
thousands of homes in the Washington/Baltimore area with a high
degree of consistent customer satisfaction.
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STRUCTURE:
Structural condition of visible frame,
foundation, basement, joists, beams, walls, roofing
ELECTRICAL:
Service
capacity, main and sub-panels, interior & exterior
fixtures, branch circuits.
PLUMBING:
System drainage, pressure, condition or piping,
fixtures, water heater
HEATING:
System type, approx. age, condition,
distribution, ducts, pipes, radiators, filters.
COOLING:
Central systems, type, age,
condition, and capacity. Not tested in cooler
weather.
KITCHEN /
APPLIANCES:
Condition of major appliances,
cabinets, counters, floors, and exhaust fans. |
ENERGY /
INSULATION
Attic
ventilation, insulation, weather-stripping, caulking
and suggested improvements.
INTERIOR:
Maintenance of walls,
ceilings, floors, stairs, bathrooms, windows, doors,
fireplaces.
ROOF & ATTIC:
Roofing material,
flashing, sheathing, skylights, rake and cornice
trim and chimney.
GUTTERS & DRAINAGE:
Gutters,
downspouts, exterior drains, building drainage, and
surface grading.
EXTERIOR: Siding, paint, trim, porches,
walks, patios, driveway. and retaining walls |
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| Home Inspection
Services |
Fee |
Energy
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Fee |
| Home up to $500k |
$300. |
Energy Audit - included with home
inspection |
$250 |
| Home up to $500-750k |
$450. |
Environmental
Services |
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| Home over $750k |
$550. |
Lead Based Paint XRF Single
Family < 4000sf |
$350 |
| Condominium (interior) |
$225 |
Lead Based Paint XRF
Townhouse/Condo |
$295 |
| WDI Inspection (Termite) with
home inspection |
$50 |
* Lead Based
Paint Dust Wipes |
$45. |
| WDI Inspection only (Termite)
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$95 |
* Well & Septic
Check pump, flow, & dye test |
$100 |
| Partial Inspection (on an item or
problem |
$150 |
* Coli form
bacteria test |
$50. |
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Real Estate Appraisal |
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Comprehensive Water Analysis |
$350. |
| Real Estate Appraisal (most homes) |
$350 |
* Radon - E Perm |
$125. |
| Condos, FHA, and homes over
$1,000,000 |
call |
* Lead in Water |
$65. |
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Additional Services |
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Mold Inspection -Visual without home
inspection |
$250 |
| FHA & Lender Certification |
call |
* Mold
Inspection -Swap Sample Identification of Fungal
Structures via Direct Examination |
$60.e |
| Commercial and Multi-Family housing |
call |
* Mold Inspection
-Air Sample min 2 Total
Fungal Spore Count w/ Pollen, Skin, Insect Fragments &
Background Density |
$60.e |
| Fees are when included
with inspection and subject to change |
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* When done with
Home Inspection
* All tests include lab fees |
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