Home Inspection Details:
We inspect a variety of interior and exterior components of your home or commercial building, including the following:
The Home Inspection Exterior Components
- Landscaping — its effects on the foundation
- Siding, Trim Exterior Windows and Storms —general condition of each
- Roof, Chimney, Flashing, Valleys — evidence of water penetration, materials, condition
- Gutters, Downspouts — general condition, effects of dampness in basement and its ability to carry off rainwater
- Driveways, Patios, Decks, Porches — general condition of each
- Air conditioner Compressor
Interior Components
- Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Windows —general condition of each
- Plumbing System — all visible fixtures, pipes and drains tested for operation
- Electrical System — Outside Entrance Wiring, Service Panel and Visible Wiring inspected, random testing of outlets
- Heating System — Visible portion of Heating Plant and Components
- Attic — Visible Roof Sheathing, Ventilation, Insulation and Framing
- Basement — Foundation soundness and evidence of moisture penetration
Inspection Specifics:
- Following is a partial listing of the specific details of systems and components that are observed during the home inspection*
- Roof: roof covering, flashings, skylights, chimneys, roof penetrations, ventilation, guttering
- Attic: roof sheathing, roof framing, insulation, plumbing, chimneys, ventilation, roof penetrations, ducting, electrical wiring
- Exterior: foundation, siding and trim, attached decks & porches, soffit and fascia, flashing, windows & doors, driveways and entrance walkways, grading around the house
- Electrical: service equipment, wiring, sub panels, light fixtures, ceiling fans, switches & receptacles, gfci breakers
- Heat & A/C: air conditioning and heat pump equipment, electrical supply, air handler and furnace equipment, condenser and evaporator coils, condensate drain, supply and return ducting
- Plumbing: water heater, water supply piping, hose bibs, waste and vent piping, fixtures, toilets, sinks, showers and tubs
- Appliances: oven, dishwasher, garbage disposal, range, vent hood, microwave
- Interior: walls, floors, ceilings, windows and doors, fireplaces, stairways
- Garage: floor, walls, ceilings, vehicle doors and automatic door openers
The above is just a partial listing — 100’s of items are observed during the course of the inspection.
