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WE ARE NORTHWEST OHIO'S MOST LICENSED & SKILLED INSPECTION COMPANY (42) Years of Service

Damage Assessment Inspections

We Can Find The Damage Even When it's Not This Obvious

Infrared Detection Available for: Roofs, Insulation, Wiring, Plumbing, HVAC, Exterior, & Much More

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Expertise in Symbility,

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Complete 3rd Party Damage Appraisals Supported by Affiliate 3rd Party Adjusting Firms

WE DO NOT ACT AS A PUBLIC ADJUSTER OR INTERPET INSURANCE CLAIMS

🛠️ How Home Inspections Help After a Disaster

1. Documenting Immediate Damage for Insurance Claims

Home inspectors provide unbiased, professional documentation of structural and system damage (roof, foundation, HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
Timely inspections can prevent disputes with insurers and ensure accurate claim payouts.
Photos, measurements, and written reports create a strong paper trail for homeowners and public adjusters.

2. Preventing Further Damage

Identifying compromised structures early (e.g., sagging roofs, gas leaks, mold growth) helps mitigate secondary risks.
Quick action can reduce total losses by 15–25%, according to data from the Insurance Information Institute (III).

3. Determining Habitability and Safety

Inspections assess if the home is safe to occupy.
Identifies unseen risks (electrical shorts, carbon monoxide risks, contaminated water) that could harm occupants.

4. Supporting Appeals for Denied or Underpaid Claims

A third-party inspection report is often critical in dispute resolution and arbitration.
According to the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA), homeowners who use professional appraisers often see claim increases of 25%–50% when discrepancies are discovered.

5. Guiding Restoration and Rebuilding

Inspectors outline needed repairs, replacement costs, and code upgrades.
Helps contractors and builders scope and prioritize emergency repairs and long-term rebuilding efforts.

📊 Relevant Statistics

Category Key Data & Insight Insurance Claim Disputes Over 65% of homeowners feel underpaid or confused after filing a disaster-related claim (source: J.D. Power 2022 Property Claims Satisfaction Study). Improved Claim Outcomes Homes using third-party adjusters or inspectors receive average payouts 40% higher than those relying solely on insurer-supplied adjusters (NAPIA).FEMA Inspections After Hurricane Katrina, FEMA reported that nearly 30% of initial damage assessments by insurance were revised following independent inspections.Time to Recovery Homes that received professional inspections and coordinated restoration planning returned to livability up to 60% faster than homes without structured assessments (Red Cross & Habitat for Humanity joint study, 2020).Fraud Prevention Post-disaster fraud and overbilling are common. A professional inspection can protect against scams, faulty workmanship, and inflated repair costs.

🔧 Strategic Advantage: Licensed Forensic Trade Inspections

"Where Others Stop, We Begin."

In the aftermath of disaster, most inspectors document visible damage—but few are qualified to assess the full mechanical and structural integrity of a building’s essential systems. That’s where we stand apart.

At Minuteman Inspection & MasterCraft Network, our team holds multiple state licenses across HVAC, plumbing, hydronics, electrical, refrigeration, and commercial mechanical systems, empowering us to perform forensic-level trade inspections that go beyond surface-level observations. This gives homeowners, insurers, legal professionals, and contractors a decisive advantage during high-stakes claims, restoration, and litigation scenarios.

✅ Why Our Multi-Licensed Forensic Inspections Matter:

Deep Diagnostic Capability:
We inspect not just what’s damaged—but how and why. Our licensed professionals identify system failures, improper installations, and damage progression with technical accuracy that unlicensed inspectors cannot legally evaluate.
Permitting & Code Compliance Knowledge:
We understand current and past building codes in each licensed trade, allowing us to validate whether pre-existing conditions, installation defects, or code violations may affect liability or repair eligibility.
Admissible Expert Testimony & Reporting:
With decades of experience and licensure, our reports carry greater legal weight. We provide court-ready documentation and expert testimony in insurance disputes, arbitration, and contractor fraud cases.
Access to Restricted Systems:
Because of our licensure, we are authorized to open and inspect systems that general inspectors must bypass—such as sealed HVAC components, gas line systems, pressure boilers, hydronic heating zones, and code-specific sewer/water infrastructure.
On-Site Troubleshooting & Verification:
We don’t just document damage—we can test, verify, and validate functionality of critical systems using trade-calibrated tools and knowledge. This enables real-time solutions and prevents costly re-inspections or false claims.

🚨 Especially Vital in Disaster Zones:

Post-fire or hurricane HVAC contamination (e.g., soot in ductwork, flooded compressors)
Plumbing system backflow, sump failure, or contaminated water systems
Electrical arcing, corrosion, or latent damage invisible to unlicensed inspectors
Roof-mounted mechanical damage, refrigeration line rupture, or coil collapse

We don’t just inspect—we advocate for the truth on behalf of property owners, insurers, and restoration professionals. When you need trusted insight in the wake of chaos, our trade-certified forensic inspection teams deliver clarity and confidence where others simply can't go.