Complete Home Inspection Services

Pre-Purchase Inspections

The most common and one of the most important inspections we perform. Completed prior to purchase, a pre-purchase inspection gives the buyer a thorough, honest assessment of the home's condition — including any issues that may require negotiation, repair, or further evaluation before closing.

Pre-List Inspections

Completed prior to listing your home on the market, a pre-list inspection gives sellers insight into areas that may need repair or improvement — reducing surprises at closing, strengthening negotiating position, and demonstrating transparency to prospective buyers.

Four Point Inspections

A focused inspection covering the condition and age of the four systems most scrutinized by insurance carriers — HVAC, electrical wiring and panels, plumbing connections and fixtures, and the roof. Frequently required by insurers before issuing or renewing coverage on older homes throughout Louisiana.

New Construction Inspections

Identifying errors and omissions during the build process before they become permanent. Typical phase inspections include:

• Pre-Foundation — plumbing, foundation support, structural
• Pre-Drywall — prior to walls being closed in
• Pre-Closing — final inspection before closing
• Post-Closing — for those pushed to close early
• Home Warranty — completed in the 10th month of ownership

Commercial Property Inspections

We complete inspections on office, retail, industrial, warehouse, strip mall, and standalone commercial buildings — helping investors identify problems with the roof, plumbing, electrical, and other systems that may result in financial loss if left unaddressed.

Multi-Family Inspections

We inspect small and large apartment buildings, condo buildings, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. Many multi-family rental dwellings of four or more units require inspection for code compliance — preserving property values, promoting community safety, and encouraging investment in upkeep and maintenance.

Investor Property Inspections

Recommended at least every two years for owners of rental properties or second homes. Regular inspections help rental property owners stay ahead of costly repairs, document maintenance, and budget accurately for replacement items before they become emergencies.

Structural Inspections

A focused evaluation of the foundation and supporting elements of the home — looking for cracks, shifts, compromised integrity, sagging, and conditions that are unsafe or may lead to future damage. A structural inspection determines whether repair is needed and provides direction for the plan of action.

Foundation Inspections

We look for evidence of pressures acting on the home's foundation — cracks, movement, spreading, shifting, and widening that must be monitored carefully. A foundation inspection determines whether your home's foundation needs repair and provides the plan of action and estimated cost for doing so.

Crawl Space Inspections

We complete thorough inspections of crawl spaces where access to electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and AC systems are found — looking for anything that may cause future damage to the home including moisture intrusion, pest damage, and compromised structural components.

Electrical Inspections

We inspect electrical systems with age-related concerns in mind — including incorrect wiring, unnoticeable electrical current problems, unsafe wiring, corrosion, and the need for upgrading the electrical panel to accommodate the demands of today's homes and appliances.

HVAC Inspections

We evaluate filters, drainage clogs, function of heating and cooling modes, venting issues, clearance to combustibles, damage, electrical connections, and any restrictions preventing the system from working properly or safely.

Plumbing Inspections

We evaluate water supply, components, piping, pipe type, fixtures, vents, flashing, insect or animal intrusion, placement near electricity, clothes washer drains for sewer gas leakage, accessibility of water fixtures, and shut-off valves.

Roof Inspections

We evaluate roof construction, dormers and chimneys, flashing, surface materials, condition of materials, mortar and brick condition, proper placement of roof materials, rust, corrosion, gutters, and downspouts — giving buyers and sellers a clear picture of the roof's current condition and remaining life.

Wind Mitigation Inspections

We evaluate the appropriateness of a structure's construction in the event of strong winds such as a hurricane — covering roof covering, deck attachment, roof-to-wall connections, opening protections, and roof geometry. Homeowners throughout Louisiana submit this report to their insurance carriers to receive meaningful premium discounts.

Modern Digital Reporting

We use state-of-the-art inspection software to generate detailed digital reports backed by all of Marc's training — written with the client in mind, not emotionally driven. Reports include high-resolution images and detailed descriptions with a focus on health and safety. Fully digital, easy to access, and easy to share.

Off The Grid Inspections

21st Century Home Inspections offers off-the-grid inspections on camps and remote waterfront properties throughout Greater New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. Provide GPS coordinates for your property and Marc will go to the nearest boat launch and perform an inspection that meets the standards of the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspections.