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Inspection Overview
A professional home inspection gives you an independent, unbiased view
of any problems and their solutions, so that you will have all the facts you need to make a sound, informed decision.
Depending on the size and condition of the home, a thorough home inspection will take from 2-4 hours. I encourage you to
accompany me during the consultation. By doing this you will benefit more and have visual reinforcement of your written report.
Every inspection is a complete and thorough analysis of all the major systems and components in the home. The report
includes a clear description of what I've found with any problem areas noted on the summary page so you can easily identify
them.
A thorough home inspection will include the following:
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~ Roof (shingles, flashings, chimneys,
vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights, downspouts, and other visible roof related items)
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~ Attics (insulation, ventilation,
rafters, joists and collar ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items)
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~ Plumbing and Fixtures (water pressure,
water distribution system, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers and toilets, sanitary system, and other plumbing system
components)
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~ Interior (floors and ceilings, walls,
stairs (if applicable) and banisters, finishes, sinks, cabinets, shelving, built-in appliances, smoke detectors and safety-related
items, and other visible interior-related components)
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~ Heating and Cooling Systems (furnace,
air cleaning parts, ductwork, electronic monoxide testing, electric gas sniffer testing, air conditioner and lines, and other
visible related HVAC components)
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~ Electrical Systems (service entry
and clearances, service panel, switches and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and other related
electrical components)
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~ Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation
(insulation, ventilation, posts, vapor barriers, utility attachment, structural items, floors and walls, and columns)
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~ Exterior (siding materials, attachments,
windows, doors, sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and other visible exterior related components)
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~ Environmental Issues
~ Decks
and Porches
~ Fireplaces
~ Overall Structure
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