Welcome to Hopkins Inspections
Your Trusted Home Inspection Partner at Lake of the Ozarks
Buying a home is one of the most significant investments you'll make, and knowing what you’re getting into is crucial. At Hopkins Inspections, we provide thorough and unbiased home inspections to help you make informed decisions. Located in Rocky Mount, MO, we proudly serve the Lake of the Ozarks area with a 40-mile service radius and are willing to travel further for a nominal fee.
What is a Home Inspection?
A home inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of a property’s visible structural and mechanical systems. Our detailed inspections cover all the critical components of your home, ensuring peace of mind whether you’re buying, selling, or maintaining your property. We focus on identifying potential issues, from structural defects to health and safety concerns, including mold and radon testing.
Don’t leave your home purchase to chance.
What’s Included in a Home Inspection?
Our quality home inspections encompass over 200 points of inspection across four key categories:
Structural and Mechanical Systems
We thoroughly inspect the foundation, framing, siding, roof, attic, crawl spaces, and basements. Our goal is to ensure that your home’s bones are solid and capable of withstanding the test of time.
Component Systems
Electrical, heating, cooling, insulation, and ventilation systems are all critical to your home’s functionality. We evaluate these systems to ensure they’re working efficiently and safely.
Health and Safety
Your family's safety is our priority. We inspect for radon, mold, carbon monoxide, gas leaks, and other hazards that could affect your well-being. Special attention is given to features that could impact children, the elderly, or pets.
Pest and Mold Risk
We look for conditions that could promote mold growth or attract pests, helping you avoid future infestations and costly repairs. If we identify any concerns, we can guide you on the next steps, such as contacting a licensed exterminator or mold remediation specialist.
What If We Find Something?
Discovering an issue during a home inspection doesn’t have to be daunting. While we don’t provide repair quotes or recommend specific service providers to maintain our unbiased approach, our findings can help you:
- Negotiate: Use the inspection report as a powerful tool to negotiate repairs or price adjustments with the seller.
- Plan: Understand the scope of work needed so you can plan accordingly, whether it’s a minor fix or a more significant repair.
Remember, your Realtor is your ally in this process, guiding you on how to address any issues uncovered during the inspection.
How a Home Inspection Saves You Money
Safety First
Detect potential safety issues like electrical problems or structural weaknesses before they become costly hazards.
Negotiating Power
Use our detailed report to negotiate a better deal, whether that means asking for repairs or adjusting the purchase price.
A Way Out
Should the inspection reveal significant problems, your contract may allow you to cancel the purchase, saving you from a bad investment.
What Our Clients Are Saying
I needed an inspection done and several companies came back in a search for the Lake of the Ozarks area we were buying in and after looking through several of the websites I settled on Hopkins first because of their full disclosure of pricing, services, and expectations. Great website and even better service. I called and Rick was patient and informative and that sold me. I set the appointment within a week and he was prompt and very thorough and knew the area, history, and build quality of lake homes very well. The items he inspected and reviewed with me helped me make my purchase decision easily and confidently. Thank you Rick!
Mike
Rick Hopkins answered my call immediately, and was very friendly on the phone. They were able to schedule very quickly for the inspection. They completed the inspection and emailed us the same day. It was very detailed which was appreciated. We would highly recommend anyone looking for an inspection to reach out to Hopkins Inspections.
Diane Buffington
As a novice homebuyer, I appreciate how smooth the inspection process was with Hopkins. Rick was professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. He has an eagle eye, and the report he provided was thorough and detailed. I would recommend Hopkins a million times over. Thank you!
Stefani Kronk
Preparing for Your Home Inspection
To ensure a smooth and efficient inspection, here’s what you need to do:
- Coordinate with Your Realtor: Make sure the inspector has access to the property.
- Ensure Accessibility: Ensure all utilities are on and that systems like the furnace are accessible. Clear any clutter that could obstruct the inspection.
Hopkins Inspections is committed to providing you with the knowledge you need to make confident, informed decisions about your home.
Don’t wait – Schedule your inspection today and safeguard your future!
