Services

We offer specialized home inspections & related services, ranging from pre-listing for sellers, pre-purchase for buyers, new construction, pre-drywall, residential, commercial and multi-unit properties as well as one year warranty inspections. Inspection time may vary based on a variety of factors, such as the square footage and age of the property. We pride ourselves on making sure all clients receive their inspection report within 24 hours. During an inspection we will assess the following:

External Conditions & Surfaces
Roof, Attic, Insulation & Ventilation
Plumbing & Electrical Systems
Appliances
Heating & Cooling Systems
Foundations, Slabs & Floors
Walls & Ceilings
Garage, Walls & Driveway
Drainage & Porches
Crawl Spaces
Foundations & Structures
Plumbing
Water Heaters
Baths & Kitchens
Other critical aspects of the property

House on the Rock also offers our services to those looking into commercial properties. For those looking into potential properties for use as anything from restaurants to hotels, House on the Rock is happy to provide exceptional inspection service for your property.

HOTR has experience in the following commercial fields:

Restaurant Inspections
Retail Store Inspections
Hotel Inspections
Apartment Complex Inspections
Office Building Inspections

RADON

Radon is defined as a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that is produced by decaying uranium. It is present in most soils and is very common within Middle Tennessee. Radon gas enters your home and easily gets trapped through concrete and within gaps of the walls or floors. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. The EPA warns that any house, in any state and of any age can have elevated radon levels so it is important to us that we express the importance of getting your home tested for radon. We offer radon testing with your home inspection or as a stand alone service.

LAB TESTING

In addition to radon, we have a variety of environmental tests available, with results from an EPA certified lab. The report for most of the lab services will come within about 1 week.

Water Testing:

In order to help make sure your home's water is safe from potentially harmful bacteria or minerals, we offer two types of water testing - FHA/VA and FHA/VA Plus(+).

FHA/VA - $253*

Total Coliform

E. Coli

Lead
Nitrate

Nitrite

Turbidity

FHA/VA Plus(+) - $288*

Total Coliform

E. Coli

Lead
Nitrate

Nitrite

Turbidity

Iron

Manganese

Air Quality Testing - $323*

This test will sample the spore content in the air in rooms of concern in your home, which can help pinpoint potential problems before they become visible to the naked eye.

Mold Swab Testing - $64/sample for less than 4 samples $56/sample for >4*

If you have a specific area of organic growth, we can take a sample of such to be tested in a lab, which can help identify the type of growth you're dealing with.

Lead Paint Testing - $47/sample*

House on the Rock gladly offers lead paint testing to our customers, which will sample paint from rooms of concern and have those samples tested by a trustworthy, EPA certified lab.

Asbestos Testing - $44/sample**

(Popcorn ceilings, floor, roofing, insulation- non-vermiculite, pipe wrap, caulking)

**For samples with multiple layers, each layer will constitute an individual sample

Asbestos testing requires samples from the materials requested for testing and an EPA certified lab reports on the presence or absence of asbestos.

*Lab services ordered outside of an inspection time will incur a small trip charge

DRAW INSPECTIONS

Draw inspections (sometimes known as progress inspections or completion evaluations) are status reports of construction project progress. The inspector visits a property site on behalf of the bank or lender, assesses the progress and provides a report on items requested. Photos and notes are always included in the draw inspection reports.

PEST INSPECTIONS

At House on the Rock, we work with termite vendors throughout Middle Tennessee to coordinate a pest inspection along with your home inspection. If termites go left untreated, they can cause a lot of damage to your home.

POOL INSPECTIONS

Does your new home have a pool? House on the Rock partners with a pool inspector to provide any relevant pool services, including leak analyses, to clients who may be in need of such a service. In-ground or above-ground, we will get your pool inspection scheduled alongside your home inspection to make the process as easy as possible.

SHORT TERM RENTAL INSPECTIONS

Are you in the Nashville (Davidson County) area and looking to list your property as a short term rental on AirBnB or Vrbo? House on the Rock is here to help!

On March 1, 2022, Nashville city government began allowing home inspectors to conduct inspections on behalf of clients in order to attain a Short Term Rental Permit for their property. With this change, House on the Rock can now have our qualified inspectors help you with this crucial step in attaining a short term rental permit for your property.

Within 24 hours of your Short Term Rental Inspection (STRI) with House on the Rock taking place, and the property being found to meet the necessary criteria, we will provide a letter of certification that the property is in compliance with the relevant Metropolitan Code of Laws.*

*Please note that this currently only extends to those within the Nashville area.

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