Home Inspection Types
Pre-Purchase
- It is one of the biggest purchase you will make. A pre-purchase home inspection gives you a chance to determine the true value and condition of the house.
Pre-Sale
- A pre-listing home inspection will allow you to get a clear picture about the state of your house and avoid and issues that may derail a potential sale.
General Home Maintenance
- Even if you are not buying or selling, the health of your home is important to ensure all component of your home are working properly, and to understand what needs repair so your home can offer years of safety and comfort.
Post Construction
- If your not familiar with building construction and want to make sure nothing is overlooked during the process, a home inspection during, and after construction, will offer reassurance.
Comprehensive Inspection of Home Components
Roof
Structure
Structure
Roof covering materials
Gutters
Downspouts
Vents, flashing, skylights, chimney
Structure
Structure
Structure
Inspection of basement, crawlspace and attic for foundation, trusses, joist, beams and other general structural components
Exterior
Structure
Exterior
Exterior wall-covering materials
Eaves, soffits, fascia and trim
Windows and doors
Walkways and driveways
Stairways, porches, patios, decks, balconies
Vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls and grading of the property
Interior
Heating / Cooling
Exterior
Windows and Doors
Stairways, handrails
Floors, walls, Ceiling
Garage Doors
Heating / Cooling
Heating / Cooling
Heating / Cooling
Location of the thermostat for the heating system
Energy source
Heating method
Plumbing
Heating / Cooling
Heating / Cooling
Main water supply shut-off valve
Main fuel supply shut-off valve
Water heating equipment, venting connections, TPR valves
Water supply, fixtures and faucets
Toilets for proper operation by flushing
Sinks, tubs and showers
Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats
Electrical
Ventilation
Electrical
Main service
service-entrance conductors
the main service disconnect
Panel, breakers and fuses
Switches, lighting fixtures and
Ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacles
Insulation
Ventilation
Electrical
Insulation in unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas
Ventilation
Ventilation
Ventilation
Ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas
Mechanical exhaust systems in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry area
Appliances
Appliances
Ventilation
Test built-in appliances for operation
Reporting
Professional, Detailed, Easy-To-Read Reports
Reports highlight specific areas of concern found during the inspection.
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Reports contain the important information insurance companies will require after your home purchase.