A HOME INSPECTOR YOU CAN TRUST
A HOME INSPECTOR YOU CAN TRUST
I OFFER WHAT YOU NEED
I OFFER WHAT YOU NEED
THE ENGINE 18 ADVANTAGE
When you schedule a home inspection with the licensed inspector at Engine 18 Home Inspections, you will receive
A prompt response: every effort is made to ensure inspections are completed within 24-48 hours of your call when possible
A thorough report: detailed findings, including images, provided to you within 24-48 hours after the inspection
Peace of mind and safety for you and your family
Electrical
The amperage and voltage of the electrical system will be determined and assessed. The electrical panel will be examined for overcrowding, corrosion, and safety hazards. All accessible outlets will be checked for proper grounding and polarity.
Windows
Replacing all windows in a home can be the most expensive system to update. Windows will be checked for proper operation, damaged glass or framing, broken thermal seal, and efficiency.
Heating & Cooling
The furnace or boiler will be checked for proper operation and indications of recent maintenance or service. Weather permitting, the air conditioning unit will be operated and evaluated. The age of all HVAC units will be determined.
Roof
On the exterior of the home the number of layers, condition of the shingles, and an approximate age of the roof will be assessed. The inspector will check the living areas and all attic areas for signs of past or present roof leakage.
Structure
All accessible structural components in the basement and attic will be examined for signs of alteration. The foundation walls and floor will be inspected for structural deficiencies and signs of movement.
Plumbing
The overall water pressure and drainage of the home will be evaluated. All accessible water supply pipes, drains, and fixtures will be examined for signs of leakage. The age and condition of the water heater will be determined.
FULLY INVOLVED
Serving Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan homeowners with prompt and reliable service they can trust, Engine 18 Home Inspections is the firefighter-owned company to call when you need your home inspected. Owner Zach Kanney has been a professional firefighter for more than 14 years and more than 10 years working on a variety of home renovation and construction projects. He brings his expertise and passion for safety to the home inspection world, offering quality inspections for homeowners in La Porte County and beyond.
CALL ENGINE 18 FOR A HOME INSPECTOR YOU CAN TRUST
Our home inspections are guided by the idea of being fully involved, a term borrowed from the firefighting service. When sizing up a structure fire, firefighters identify the status of the fire based on visible and palpable fire, smoke and heat. A fully involved fire is one in which entry is impossible because essentially every square inch of the home is engulfed. In Engine 18’s fully involved home inspections, the goal is to cover or thoroughly inspect every square inch of the home.
Licensed through the state of Indiana as a home inspector, Kanney brings the same level of attention he would to the fire scene to your home. All home inspections are conducted as if the owner’s family were set to live in the home. Customer satisfaction and safety drive all of our home inspections–each homeowner should leave the inspection process feeling comfortable with the findings and confident in what may need to be done after the inspection. Our #1 goal? To help you have a safe home.
OUR PROCESS
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SCHEDULE YOUR INSPECTION
We will do everything we can to complete your inspection within 48 hours of your call. We know that your schedule is busy, particularly when buying or selling a home, and we aim to work around your needs.
COMPLETE YOUR INSPECTION
Our home inspections are thorough and efficient, and you’ll receive the peace of mind that comes from knowing every detail has been considered.
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PROVIDE YOUR DETAILED REPORT
A digital report featuring photos of the home and a summary page noting the pertinent issues discovered is completed on site and e-mailed to the home buyer, their agent, and their attorney. A summary report is printed on site for review by the home buyer and their agent.
Meet Engine 18's Home Inspector
Zach Kanney, a La Porte native and veteran of the United States Army, has been on the La Porte Fire Department since 2007. Kanney lives in La Porte with his wife and four children.
