Inspection Overview
A home can’t fail an inspection, but its systems and structures just might.
A professional home inspection gives you an independent, unbiased view of any
problems and their solutions, so that you will have all the full facts you need
to make a sound, informed decision.
Depending on the size and condition of the home, a thorough home inspection
will take no more than four hours, usually between two and three. Ideally, you
will accompany your inspector during the consultation, when you’ll have time to
ask your questions and so that you’ll have visual reinforcement of your written
report.
We take our inspection reports seriously. Every inspection we complete
includes an electronic inspection report (in pdf format) delivered via email or
on our website, depending on your preference.
It includes a clear description of what we've found, with any problem
areas noted so you can easily identify them.
The inspection report that we prepare for you is the primary means by which
you will discover possibly overlooked details about your home, and we're
committed to communicate what we've found in a clear, concise and professional
way. Many home inspectors provide free telephone consultations for as long as
you own your home.
A thorough home inspection will include the following:
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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) |
~ Plumbing and
Fixtures (water pressure, water distribution system, hose bibs, sinks and
faucets, bath/showers and toilets, sanitary system, and other plumbing system
components) | |
~ Roof (shingles, flashings, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip
edges, skylights, downspouts, and other visible roof related items) |
~ 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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~ Attics (insulation, ventilation, rafters, joists and collar
ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items)
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~ Exterior Walls (siding
materials, attachments, windows, sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and
other visible exterior related components)
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Interior Walls (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) |
~ Water Meters
~ Decks
~ Porches
~ Structure
~ Fireplaces
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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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