Professional, Affordable Home Inspections in the Birmingham Metropolitan Area

Thanks for stopping by Mixson Home Inspections, LLC. We greatly appreciate you considering us.

Our company is based on a commitment to treating our customers with respect and serving with an attitude of stewardship. We feel our job does not begin and end with handing you a report, collecting a check and us both going our own ways. It is important to us that we spend the time necessary to discuss our findings with you until you are comfortable.  Whether that be at the inspection site itself or at 11:00 p.m. in the days that follow, our pledge is to inform and educate.

We do things differently at my company. We employ the latest FLIR Infrared Camera technology, GE Moisture detection equipment and advancements in reporting software. We are constantly seeking ways to improve the home inspection process and your overall experience. You have our guarantee that you will always get our best.

All of our home inspections are competitively priced, professionally conducted and begin at $275. Most properties average around $325. Call or email us for a quote!

CHINESE SHEETROCK

Recently, both realtors and customers have expressed concerns over builder's use of what is known as "Chinese sheetrock", "Chinese drywall" or "toxic drywall" in some residential construction. While there are varying opinions, this product is estimated to have been used from 2003-2007 with a large percentage of its importation taking place in 2006. It is estimated that as many as 400,000 homes may be affected with a large number of those homes being in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. The use of this product began post-Katrina when domestic supplies of drywall were strained by demand and builders began looking elsewhere for available and sometimes cheaper alternatives.

Beware of any home inspector claiming to be "certified" in Chinese sheetrock inspection without first asking to see his/her credentials. Home inspectors should be able to provide you with proof of his/her education specific to this building material. Currently there are no accepted national or State of Alabama certifications or licensing for such inspections however there are protocols being developed as an outgrowth of the widespread impact this material is having in the state of Florida. Secondly, insist that the home inspector provide you with proof that he/she has Errors & Ommissions coverage specific to toxic drywall in the event its presence is overlooked. Your home insurance policy will generally exclude it from coverage as it is considered a pollutant, home warranty products also exclude it as a covered loss and seeking relief from builders or the Chinese manufacturers is, at the very least, extremely problematic. That having been said, always protect your legal rights. If you have suffered a loss, seek the advice of a competent attorney who is familiar with this product and the various forms of relief that may be available. We are not affiliated with any legal firm but approach this from a perspective of "what would I do if this happened to me or a member of my family?".

Physical testing for the presence of Chinese sheetrock is expensive and is destructive by its very nature.Because it is possible that only a portion of the home is affected, the only way to be sure that it is not present is to test every panel of drywall in the home. Sampling involves removing a section of the sheetrock (usually a 3" x 3" or 5" x 5" section), maintaining a chain of custody and sending it to a lab for independent verification. Testing can run into the thousands of dollars and, by some estimates, remediation could cost as much as 33% of the cost of the residence. Fortunately, this toxic material usually gives visual indications of its use by damaging and discoloring air conditioning coils, bare copper wires, etc.

Here is a link to a recent  FOX News story  

Think this product is limited to new construction?  It's not. Homes that have been remodeled or even those which may have incurred storm damage in which interior walls were replaced could also be affected.

If you'd like to know more about this building material and its possible health consequences, please click here.

HOMES INSPECTIONS

Each of our inspections also includes:

•  Infrared scan at NO additional charge.

•  FREE 100 day limited post-inspection warranty  provided by Mountain Warranty Corporation and paid for by Mixson Home Inspections. Before you settle on a home inspector, make certain you ask if they offer these services and at no cost to you! Click the logo below to review a sample warranty!

• FREE copy of the InterNational Association of Certified Home Inspector's "Homeowner's Guide"  This 81-page, full-color book is yours to keep with every paid home inspection. Filled with recommendations for maintenance as well as common household issues, you will want to keep this reference always.  

• Lite-scribed CD & personally customized case containing all of your inspection documents. You'll always have a permanent record of your inspection, photos, warranty, agreements, EVERYTHING. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Becoming a home inspector is no easy task and it shouldn't be. You don't want just anybody inspecting your potential purchase. We're proud of where we have come from to get where we are and we are constantly striving to improve our products and our services. Some of our qualifications include: