Description of Services

My name is Allen Catterton and I own and manage CATTERTON HOME INSPECTIONS. My business reputation is the most valuable asset it has. Positive word of mouth referrals by friends, associates and family members of my clients is more effective and beneficial than any amount of paid advertising that I can purchase.

I have performed hundreds of home inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties and have examined most designs, layouts and types of homes which may be found in our area.

NOT JUST SOME GUY WITH A FLASHLIGHT!

Florida Areas Served by Catterton Home Inspections

Services & Areas of Expertise

As a NACHI-certified professional home inspector, I have the knowledge and expertise to provide you with a thorough and professional, non-intrusive, visual inspection of your home, from roof to foundation.
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS

CATTERTON HOME INSPECTIONS PROVIDES COMPLETE, PROFESSIONAL INSPECTIONS OF:

Single family homes---Town Homes---Condominiums---Multiplexes---Apartments---Mobile Homes
Small Commercial Buildings/Structures

The average inspection will cover several hundred inspection check points THAT include:

EXTERIOR: foundation, crawlspace, floor joists and beams, columns, sub flooring, basement, siding/exterior wall covering, windows, porch/patio/deck, doors/trim, soffits, facia, gutters, downspouts, driveway, sidewalks, drainage, site grading, retaining walls, exterior stairways, fences & gates

ROOF: roof covering, flashings, roof vent penetrations, chimney, chimney cap, rain cap, spark arrester, roof ventilation systems

ATTIC: roof support system, decking, insulation type, installation method, insulation depth, ventilation

INTERIOR: ventilation, ceilings, walls, floors, floor coverings, doors, sliding glass & French doors, interior steps, stairways, balconies, landings, railings, fireplace, firebox, lintel, flue damper, mantel, window operation, window frames/sills, cabinets, vanities, built in shelving & storage units

PLUMBING: kitchen sinks, faucets and drains, bathroom sinks faucets and drains, bathtubs, showers, whirlpools, toilets, bidet, laundry hook ups, water heater, water meter, supply lines, shutoff valves, sprinkler system, exterior faucets

HEATING & VENTILATION: furnace, venting, exhaust, A-coil, fan, ductwork, controls, heat pumps, filters

AIR CONDITIONING: exterior air conditioning unit, condensate lines, capacity, insulated refrigerant suction lines, supply & return air temperature differentials

ELECTRICAL: service entrance, service panels, sub-service panels, grounding, fixtures, switches, outlets, ground fault interrupt circuits, bathroom vent fans, heaters, ceiling fans, smoke detectors

GARAGE: ceiling, floor, ventilation, entry door to main structure, exit doors, main garage door, door opener, automatic reverse

MECHANICAL APPLIANCES: cook top/range, oven, kitchen exhaust, refrigerator, dishwasher, clothes washer, clothes dryer, garbage disposal, trash compactor, microwave and any other appliance that is built in and will convey with the property.

OTHER INSPECTION SERVICES THAT MAY BE PROVIDED:

POOLS & SPAS & SAUNAS: type, heater, filter, pumps, blowers, electrical, circulation, vacuums, lighting, coping & decking

SEPTIC SYSTEM: type, capacity, pumping equipment, absorption system operation

WELLS: type, supply lines, pumps, pressure tanks, storage tanks, pressure test, flow test

LEAD BASED PAINT ANALYSIS: testing of exterior and interior surfaces to determine the presence of lead based paints

PERMIT SEARCH: search of county records for permits relevant to any additions or repairs to the property

WATERFRONT: docks, piers, seawalls, boathouse, lifts, stairs, railings

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: 4-point insurance inspections

I invite you to come along and watch as I inspect your home, and you are free to ask questions at any time during your home inspection. For more information on home inspections, please browse the rest of my web site, and be sure to check out the Homeowners Resources section under Links of Interest.

Education & Credentials

I come from a technical and scientific background and my work experience has entailed over 30 years of testing and evaluation and I have been active in home construction and Real Estate sales during that period. I hold a certificate of training as a Certified Residential Inspector (CRI) and as a Certified Commercial Inspector (CCI). I complete an average of 24 course hours of continuing education per year in order to sustain my position as a certified home inspector and that affords me the opportunity to enhance my skills and become aware of new procedures or testing equipment.
I am a member of several local and national home inspection affiliated associations which includes the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI), the Northwest Florida Home Inspectors Association, the Pensacola Association of Realtors, and the Business Services Group. I am licensed in Santa Rosa & Escambia Counties, Floride.