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DS Home Inspections LLC
Serving Shreveport Louisiana and Surrounding Areas
Louisiana Home Inspector #LHI-10786
Doug Lowery
Phone: 318-675-9786
Email: jdoug43@yahoo.com


   


 

The decision to sell or purchase a home is an important decision, and how better to proceed than with accurate and reliable information about the property in question.

Here’s what OUR home inspection covers:

  • Roof, Attic, Insulation & Ventilation
  • Plumbing & Electrical Systems
  • Siding, including hardcoat and synthetic stucco (EIFS)
  • Appliances
  • Heating & Cooling Systems
  • Foundation (Slabs, Block wall, Poured Concrete)
  • Walls, Ceilings, Windows, Doors
  • Garages & Driveways
  • Decks/Porches

 

Additonal Services
 
 

Modern Digital Reporting

I use state of the art software to generate a detailed report that is backed up with all my training, written with the client in mind, and not emotionally driven. My reports include high resolution images and details descriptions of my findings with a focus on health and safety, and they are completely digital so they can easily be accessed and shared.


 

Basement Inspections

Focused on your lower level, our basement inspections can clue you into structural breaches, moisture and mold, pests, and other unwelcome trouble. We look to spot any problems and boil them down for you


 
 
 
 

Chinese Drywall Inspections

The smell that emits from defective drywall is quite strong and is similar to the smell of rotten eggs. The purpose of an inspection is to identify evidence of problematic drywall to prevent health problems and deterioration of electrical systems.


 
 
 
 

Commercial Property Inspections

We complete inspections on office, retail, industrial, warehouse, strip mall, as well as stand alone buildings. We complete this type of inspection to help Investors look for problems with the roof, plumbing, and other issues that may result in a financial loss.


 
 
 
 

Crawl Space Inspections

We complete inspections of crawl spaces where access to electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and AC Systems are found. We will also look for anything that may cause future damage to the home


 
 
 
 

Electrical

We complete electrical inspections keeping in mind age related concerns, incorrect wiring, unnoticeable electrical current problems, unsafe wiring, corrosion, and the need for upgrading the electrical panel to accommodate today’s needs.


 
 
 
 

Foreclosure Inspections

Foreclosure inspections help Mortgage Lenders look for problems with the roof, plumbing, and other issues that may result in a financial loss. Assessing the condition of foreclosed properties, provide potential buyers with a list of any issues and defects, document deteriorating conditions and water intrusion possibilities that may have occurred during the properties vacancy.


 
 
 

Foundation Inspections

We complete this type of inspection looking for evidence of pressures acting on the home's foundation causing cracks which usually appear at the weakest points in the construction. These must be monitored for movement, spreading, shifting, or widening. In a nutshell, a foundation inspection determines if your home's foundation needs repair and then provides the plan of action and cost for repairing the foundation.


 
 
 
 

Four Point Inspection

We complete this type of inspection focusing on the condition and age of:

  • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)
  • Electrical wiring and panels
  • Plumbing connections and fixtures
  • Roof

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    HUD Inspections

    During our HUD inspection, we check to make sure your property manager or landlord is following HUD's inspection standards. Inspectors may find issues that your property fix at once to meet HUD's standards and ensure that your home is decent, safe, and sanitary. Inspections are meant to help and protect you.


     
     
     
     

    HVAC Inspections

    We complete this inspection looking at filters, clogs in the drainage, function of heating and cooling modes, venting issues, clearance to combustibles, damage, electrical connections, and restriction not allowing the system to work properly or safely.


     
     
     
     

    Insurance Inspections

    The primary purpose of a property insurance inspection is twofold: to come up with an accurate estimation of a property's replacement cost and to uncover any current existing or potential risks that could translate into future claims.


     
     
     
     

    Investor Property Inspections

    Investor Property Inspections are recommended at least every two years for those who own rental properties or second homes. Costly repairs maybe avoided when you are informed about maintenance and repair issues. It also aids in the budgeting for replacement items.


     
     
     
     

    Mobile Home Inspections & Tie-Down Certifications

    We complete a Mobile Home Inspection, as we would a home inspection, including the crawl space below the home. In addition, also can complete a Mobile Home Tie-Down Certification, for Insurance purposes, making sure the home meets criteria of structural stability.


     
     
     

    Multi Family Inspections

    We complete inspections on Small and Large Apartment Buildings, Condo Buildings, Duplex, Triplex, as well as Fourplex. There are often requirements of multi-family rental dwellings of four (4) or more units to be inspected for code compliance in order to preserve property values, promote community safety and well being, and encourage investment in upkeep and maintenance.


     

    Plumbing Inspections

    We complete this inspection looking at, among other things, the properties water supply, components, piping, type of pipe used, fixtures, vents, flashing, insect or animal intrusion, placement near electricity, clothes washer drain for possible sewer gas leakage, accessibility of water fixtures, as well as shut of valves.


     
     

    Pre-List Inspections

    We complete this type of inspection prior to listing your home on the market. This will give you insight into areas of your home that may need repair or improvement.


     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    Pre-Purchase Inspections

    We complete this type of inspection prior to purchase to give the buyer insight as to the condition of the home and what, if any, corrections or repairs may be needed.


     
     
     
     
     
     

    Roof Inspections

    We complete this type of inspection looking at, among other things, the roofs construction, number of dormers and chimneys present, flashing, roof surface materials used, conditions of the materials used, condition of the mortar and bricks, proper placement of roof materials, rust, corrosion, as well as gutters and downspouts.


     
     
     
     
     

    Structural Inspections

    We complete this type of inspection looking at 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.


     
     
     
     
      With so many great reasons to work with DS Home Inspections LLC, why would you choose someone else?

     
     

     
     
     
     
     
     
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