Insurance-ready four-point reports and regular maintenance checkups that catch small problems before they become expensive ones — from a Certified Master Inspector®.
This service covers two related needs. A four-point inspection focuses on the four major systems insurance companies care about most — the roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Many carriers require a four-point report before they'll write or renew a policy, especially on older homes. An annual maintenance inspection gives existing homeowners a regular professional checkup to catch small issues before they grow into costly repairs.
Both are performed by Dennis Shirley, a Certified Master Inspector® with more than 8,500 inspections completed across northeast Georgia since 2005. Whether your insurer is asking for documentation or you simply want to stay ahead of your home's upkeep, you get the same careful eye and clear, photo-documented reporting Proven is known for.
A four-point is narrower than a full home inspection by design — it answers the specific questions an insurer asks. A maintenance inspection, by contrast, is about the long game: protecting one of your largest investments year after year by catching wear and small failures early.
A four-point inspection evaluates the four systems insurers weigh most heavily — plus the ongoing maintenance review that keeps your home healthy.
Age, condition, covering type, and estimated remaining service life — a top concern for every insurer.
Service panel, wiring type, capacity, and any safety concerns insurers flag on older systems.
Supply and drain materials, water heater age and condition, and signs of leaks or aging pipe.
Heating and cooling equipment age, condition, and operation — key to a policy decision.
A clean, documented four-point report formatted for your insurance carrier's requirements.
A recurring homeowner checkup that catches wear, small leaks, and developing issues early.
For a four-point inspection, the reason is immediate: many insurers simply won't write or renew a policy on an older home without one. A clean four-point report keeps your coverage in place and your closing — or your renewal — on track.
For annual maintenance inspections, the value compounds over time. A small roof issue, a slow plumbing leak, or an aging HVAC component is far cheaper to address early than after it fails. A yearly professional eye on your home is one of the lowest-cost, highest-return things a homeowner can do.
Either way, you're protecting one of your largest investments with documentation and expertise you can rely on.
Whether it's for your insurer or your own peace of mind, you receive a clear, photo-documented report — typically within 24 hours.
From your first phone call to final report delivery, here's exactly what to expect.
Call or text 678-936-3991, or use our contact form. Kristy will get you booked on a timeline that fits your closing.
Dennis evaluates the home top to bottom and documents every finding with photos. You're encouraged to attend.
You receive a detailed, photo-documented digital report — typically within 24 hours of the inspection.
Questions after the report? Call Dennis directly. We make sure you understand every finding.
A full home inspection evaluates the entire home top to bottom. A four-point inspection is narrower by design — it focuses only on the roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems that insurance companies care about most. If you're buying a home, you generally want the full inspection; the four-point is typically about insurance.
On older homes especially, insurers want to confirm the major systems are in safe, serviceable condition before they take on the risk. A four-point report gives them that snapshot, which is often required to write a new policy or renew an existing one.
Once a year is a sensible rhythm for most homes. An annual checkup catches developing issues — a worn roof area, a small leak, an aging water heater — while they're still inexpensive to address, which protects both your home and your wallet over time.
Yes. If you're buying an older home that also needs a four-point for insurance, Dennis can handle both in one visit. Just mention it when you schedule so he can prepare the right documentation for your carrier.
Proven Home Inspection serves Gainesville plus Hall, White, Jackson, and Habersham counties — including Cleveland, Cornelia, Clarkesville, and Flowery Branch. Not sure if you're in our area? Give us a call.
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