Inspection Overview
A home cannot fail an inspection. 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 no more than four hours, usually between an hour
and a half and three hours. Ideally, you will accompany your inspector
during the consultation, so that you will have visual reinforcement of
your written report.
We take our inspection reports seriously. 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 We've found with any problem areas noted, so you can easily
identify them. Our inspectors also provide a free telephone
consultation after your inspection.
A thorough home inspection will include the following:
| ~ Roof (shingles,
flashings, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip edges,
downspouts, and other visible roof related items)
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~ Attics (insulation, ventilation, rafters, joists, trusses, roof sheathing and related components, 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) |
~ 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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~ Crawl Spaces, and Foundation (ventilation, posts, vapor barriers, utility attachment, structural items, floors and walls, and columns) |
~ 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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~ Exterior (siding materials, attachments, windows, doors,
vents, entryways, and other visible exterior
related components) |
~ Central HVAC Systems (Heating and Cooling) (air filters, ductwork, and related components)
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~ Environmental Issues
~ Decks and Porches ~ Fireplaces ~ Overall Structure |
~ Pools
~ Lawn Sprinklers ~ Kitchens and Appliances ~ Detached Cottages/Guest Quarters
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* WDO (Pest or termite) inspections are only arranged for your convenience and performed by a licenced pest control operator.