Founded in 1821, Lawrenceville is the second oldest city in the metro Atlanta area. Situated about 30 miles northeast of downtown, Lawrenceville is a quiet suburb of Atlanta with nearly 30,000 residents that call this excellent city home.
Rich in history, the city has several historically significant landmarks including Freeman’s Mill Park, which features an old gristmill found along the banks of the Alcovy River. Built between 1868 and 1879 by brothers John Griffin and Levi J. Loveless, the mill is definitely a focal point of the park. In fact, as one of only 15 mills in the state that is in working order and the only one in Gwinnett County, this mill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Aurora Theatre is another historic venue that sees many visitors each year. As Gwinnett County’s premier professional theater, Aurora Theatre produces an estimated 800 ticketed events annually. For locals or visitors, Foggy Bottom BBQ Lawrenceville serves up some of the best barbecue in town.
Whether you are a first-time home buyer or not, if you are in the process of buying a home in Lawrenceville, you will want to be sure your starter home or the home of your dreams is in good shape when you put in an offer.
Having a thorough home inspection done on a home before you sign the dotted line for a long-term house payment can mean the difference between a great investment and a money pit nightmare. At Top to Bottom Home Inspection Service, we are here to help eager home buyers from the area or who are new to the wonderful city of Lawrenceville avoid a costly mistake by conducting an in-depth inspection of a home from top to bottom – as our business name suggests.
Lawrenceville, Georgia Home Inspection
If you currently live in Lawrenceville and are looking to either move into a bigger home, downsize or if you are new to Lawrenceville and desire to move here, we encourage you to have a home inspection done in order to give you a better idea of what you are walking into when you buy and move into your new residence. Of course, you’ll want a professional company to inspect the house you have your eye on.
That said, when you’re looking for a ‘home inspector near me’ to inspect your home, you might feel somewhat overwhelmed by the list of home inspection companies that come up in your search. This is certainly not a small decision to make and we understand the importance of doing a little research before picking the first home inspection company that shows up in your Google search for ‘ home inspection company near me.’
You’ll want to find a company that is known for being meticulous and transparent about any repairs that would need to be addressed and that would provide an estimate of how much those repairs would cost. With this in mind, we want to answer a few commonly asked questions as to what to know about home inspections. Essentially, the answers to these questions serve as home inspection tips for buyers and home inspection tips for sellers.
Is a home inspection really necessary?
This question actually merits a response other than a yes or a no. While there is no law in place that makes it a requirement for a homebuyer or a seller to conduct a home inspection when buying or selling a home, it is absolutely beneficial to have one done in order to know what to expect. No matter how good of a deal you got on a home or how much you are able to list your home for, a home inspection can help resolve any potential surprises and can help a seller make necessary repairs to avoid delays in getting one’s home sold.
What does a typical home inspection include?
A typical home inspection will include examining the condition of a home’s:
- heating and cooling system
- interior plumbing system
- electrical system
- roof
- attic
- walls, ceilings, and floors
- windows and doors
- the foundation, basement and structural components
All these things should be covered in a home inspector’s comprehensive report.
What problems do home inspectors look for?
Home inspectors look for any minor or major repairs needed. Most people can look at a house and think it is in excellent condition, especially because it is newer and well-maintained cosmetically. However, there are a lot of things that you may not notice just by looking at it. Below is a list of common problems that are otherwise hidden and would fail a home inspection.
- Roofing in need of repair or replacement
- Foundational and structural damage
- Drainage issues
- Plumbing problems
- Pest Infestation
- Mold infestation
- Malfunctioning heating and cooling systems
- Faulty electrical wiring
These actually answer the other question, which is “What repairs are mandatory following a home inspection?” If it is something that is hazardous to one’s health and safety, those repairs need to be made, without question.
Home Inspection Company Servicing Lawrenceville, Georgia
Typically, a homebuyer can reserve the right to get out of a home purchase if the home inspection fails. Another option they have is that they can try to renegotiate the asking price based on the cost of repairs given to them by the home inspector.
Here are the home inspection services we provide at Top to Bottom Home Inspection Service:
- Existing home inspections
- Property inspections
- Pre-drywall inspections
- Phase inspections
- New construction home inspections
About Us
With more than 20 years of experience, Top to Bottom Home Inspection Service is family-owned and operated. We are happy to serve homebuyers in Lawrenceville and surrounding areas with our wide range of home inspection services. Our licensed and insured business is ASHI Certified, ICC(Code)Certified and InterNachi Certified. If you want more information about our home inspection services, call us at (404) 372-0901 or visit us online.
Hotels in Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lawrenceville, an IHG Hotel
- Comfort Suites Northside Hospital Gwinnett
- Hampton Inn Lawrenceville
