Home Inspection A home inspection is an objective, non-evasive, comprehensive examination of a home that ultimately generates a report on the complete condition of a property. The evaluation thoroughly examines the systems and components of a home, including: roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, the physical structure, interior and exterior. This important, third-party examination is a valuable tool during the buying, selling, renovating or building process. While it is not a warranty or insurance program, the information provided is critical when making purchasing, repairing and/or maintenance decisions. How long will it take? Depending on the size, age and overall condition of the property, the inspection will take approximately two to four hours to complete. Should I be there? The prospective buyer is strongly encouraged to be present during the inspection process. This will allow the buyer to become educated about the condition of the property and will ultimately lead to an informed decision during the buying process. The Inspection Report When the home inspection is completed, a formal written report is provided that details the condition of each item inspected. The comprehensive inspection report is easy to read and includes digital photos to ensure that all problems and concerns are clearly understood and fully documented. Mission Statement DSV Group, Inc. is a professional company providing its customers the benefit of an unbiased inspection and consulting service. This experience begins by offering personal attention during the inspection process, whether it is existing structures or walk-throughs for new construction. We will identify and note minor defects, major defects and maintenance issues. Employing a blend of various testing procedures, we provide a comprehensive report with digital photo documentation. This then allows the customer to make and informed decision during the buying, selling, renovating or building process. The company's goal of further consulting is to help ensure the customer's residential or commercial property is maintained to a proper level of satisfaction. Credentials Douglas Vaught Experience Former State of Ohio building contractor and plumbing and HVAC contractor with over 8,000 hours of apprenticeship as a plumbing and pipefitting apprentice from 1980-1984. Contracted, estimated, managed and supervised many projects from tract housing to large custom homes. Managed many commercial and industrial projects including accounts for Ford Motor Company, General Motors, NASA, Cleveland Hopkins Airport, Nestle Foods, McDonald's and BP Oil. Currently perform residential and commercial inspections along with construction consulting as owner of the DVS group. Registrations & Certifications Certified Commercial Property Inspector #REG112480FL - I.T.A. Certified Pool & Spa Inspector #REG112463FL - I.T.A. Certified Home Inspector #05011297 - N.A.C.H.I. Certified State of Ohio Plumbing Inspector Certified Journeyman - Plumber/Pipefitter - United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Certified in Initial Mold Inspection - Environmental Solutions Association Certified in Natural Gas Piping Installations - Columbia Gas of Ohio Memberships/Affiliations National Association of Certified Home Inspectors American Society of Home Inspectors Ohio Association of Plumbing Inspectors Local 42 Plumbers and Pipefitters Committees Served On American Society of Plumbing Engineers (Code Review) American Society of Sanitary Engineering (Plumbing Designs) American Acquisition Committee - City of Avon, Ohio Building Code Committee - City of Avon, Ohio Education & Growth Committee - Mechanical Contractors Association Special Studies Graduated Avon School; Avon, Ohio 1976-1977 - Lorain County Joint Vocation School, Plumbing and Pipefitting Theory, Blueprint Reading 1980 -1984 - Local 42 Apprenticeship School, Plumbing and Pipefitting Theory, Codes, Blueprint Reading, Pipe Welding, Industrial Piping 1986 - Fields School of Construction Management 1987 - State of Ohio, Plumbing Code Class 1991 - State of Ohio, Plumbing Code Update Class 2004 - Construction Estimating Institute, 60 hours Florida State Building Codes and ADA Regulations 2005 - Environmental Solutions Association Mold Training Seminar 2005 - National Association of Certified Home Inspectors Seminars              Foundations and Structural Supports              Electrical Codes              Stucco Exterior Inspection Training Associates Schools              Pool & Spa Inspections              Commercial Building Inspections              Residential Inspection