What We
Inspect
Every Home is
uniquely different, and the items inspected can vary,
but most inspections will include:
Heating &
Cooling Systems - Type of unit, condition, distribution/duct
system, air flow, filters, thermostat.
Exterior Site
- Grading & drainage, retaining walls, walkways, driveways,
patios, decks, porches, fencing, gates.
Structure
& Exterior Building
Exterior walls,
parapets, trim, chimney, foundation, slabs, gutters and
downspouts, steps and hand rails, patios and decks, entrance
doors/locks, lighting, electrical outlets, faucets, windows,
siding, fascia/soffit, and masonry veneer.
Attic -
Access, roof rafters, roof deck, collar ties, ceiling rafters,
ventilation, insulation, exposed wiring, air handler, condensate
pan/line and plumbing.
Roof - Roof
material, number of layers, roof edging, valley flashing,
wasteline venting, furnace flue flashing, fireplace/wood
stove flashing, roof vents, tree obstructions, sky-lights.
Garage -
Floors, walls, overhead door, automatic opener, safety reverse,
fire separation, lighting, electrical outlets, auto openers.
Plumbing
- Hot water tank, hot water tank flue, electrical/gas connections,
safety overflow valve, safety valve line, combustion safety
covers, house piping (where visible), main water shut off
location.
Laundry / Laundry
Area - Plumbing connections, electrical connections,
dryer vent, floor, lighting, ventilation and laundry sink.
Electrical
- Service entrance, capacity, panels, circuitry, wiring,
outlets & switches.
Bedroom(s) /
Living Space - Doors, locks, windows, flooring, walls
& ceiling, electrical outlets, lighting, ceiling fans,
handrails, fireplaces, heating and cooling, fireplaces,
closets, stairs.
Kitchen
- Ceiling, walls, flooring, windows, sink, faucet/sprayer,
counters, cabinets, doors, range, oven, hood light, hood
fan, electrical outlets, lighting, dishwasher, built-in
microwave, disposal and compactor, built-in appliances.
Bathrooms
- Ceiling, walls, flooring, tile/grouting, tub/shower, lavatory,
toilet, water flow/drain flow, ventilation/fans, doors,
locks, lighting, electrical outlets, GFCI safety outlets,
cooling and heating.
Basement/Crawlspace
Floor, moisture
control, sump pump, drainage, foundation walls, finished
walls, columns and supports, floor framing above, ventilation,
height and handrails.
Additional
Available Inspections
Pool/Spa
- Shell, deck, filter, pumps, piping, blower, electrical
including GFCI protection, pool light, heater, safety aspects.
(We cannot determine leaks in a pool.)
Termite Inspections
- Contracted through an arrangement with a local, licensed
Pest control company
Environmental
Inspections - Asbestos, Radon
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