Inspecting Homes Across Northeast Ohio Since 2006 Email: [email protected] Phone: 440-865-0763

Residential Home Inspection in Northeast Ohio

A home inspection from Up Close Inspections takes 2 to 4 hours, depending on the size, age and condition of the home, and your photo rich report goes out the same day. James Crowton is a Certified Master Inspector with Ohio Home Inspector License OHI.2021008381, inspecting since 2006 and rooted in the trades. Thermal imaging, drone roof imaging, carbon monoxide and gas leak checks and a 90-day home warranty from Elite MGA are included at no extra cost.

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Never rushed

We are thorough, detailed and never rushed, taking as long as necessary to examine the property carefully, from top to bottom. We follow a strict code of ethics and the InterNACHI Standards of Practice. Rooted in the trades, we understand how homes are built and how they hold up over time in Northeast Ohio weather.

What we inspect

  • Structure: foundation, framing, roof structure and overall structural integrity from accessible vantage points
  • Roof and exterior: roof covering, flashing, chimney, gutters, downspouts, siding, trim, windows, doors, grading and drainage, with drone imaging for hard to reach areas
  • Electrical: main service, panels, visible wiring, outlets, GFCI protection, switches and fixtures
  • Plumbing: water heater, supply and drain lines, fixtures, flow and pressure, hose faucets
  • Heating and cooling: furnace, air conditioning, venting, ductwork and registers
  • Interior: attic insulation and ventilation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, fireplace and built in appliances

Included with every inspection

  • Thermal imaging of the entire home to find hidden moisture, electrical hot spots and insulation gaps
  • FAA licensed drone roof imaging
  • Carbon monoxide testing and gas leak detection
  • A color coded, photo rich digital report the same day, with a Repair Request Builder for your agent
  • A 90-day home warranty from Elite MGA
  • Access to an online home maintenance portal
  • Follow up support. James will walk you through the report and next steps.

Your report

Findings are color coded: minor or do it yourself items in green, moderate concerns in yellow and serious or professional repairs in red. A summary page puts the most important findings first, with photos and videos for every finding.

Should you attend?

You do not have to be there, but you are welcome. We generally recommend arriving about an hour after the inspection starts, so we have time for a preliminary walkthrough and have findings worth discussing when you arrive.

Add on services

Radon testing, mold inspection, sewer scope inspection, termite inspection, well inspection, septic inspection and water sampling are all done in house, during the same visit, so we handle it all for you. Lead testing is referred to a trusted partner.

Pricing

See pricing and pick your date when you book online 24/7. Pricing depends on the size and age of the home.

Schedule Your Home Inspection

Book online 24/7 in about two minutes or call 440-865-0763. Your report goes out the same day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most inspections take 2 to 4 hours, depending on the size, age and condition of the home.
The same day. It is a color coded, photo rich digital report with a summary page and a Repair Request Builder for your agent.
See pricing and pick your date when you book online 24/7.
Certified Master Inspector is the highest designation in the home inspection industry, earned through years of experience and thousands of completed inspections. James Crowton holds it, and you can verify it from our about page.
No. A home does not pass or fail. The inspection is an objective look at the home's condition, and the report helps you make an informed decision.
You are welcome but do not have to be. We suggest arriving about an hour after we start.
Yes. Radon testing, mold inspection and sewer scope inspection are done in house and can be added to the same visit.
Lead testing is referred to a trusted partner. Ask when you book and we will point you to them.