What Is A Home 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. Our certified home inspectors do not pass or fail a home.
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 was found with any issues noted and digital pictures are taken, so you can easily identify them. The computer generated reports are typically delivered within 24 hours via email after the physical inspection.
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 hours. A thorough home inspection will include the following:
ROOFING - We will walk every roof if possible. In some instances roofs cannot be walked for safety reasons (ie: steepness, weather, poor roof materials) The following items are checked: shingles, flashings, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights, downspouts, and other visible roof related items.
Attics - We will inspect the attic fully as long as there is adequate room to enter the access hatch. We will inspect the insulation, ventilation, rafters, joists and collar ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items.
Plumbing and Fixtures - We test water pressure, water distribution systems, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers and toilets, water heaters, sanitary system, and other visble plumbing system components.
Interior - On the inside we will inspect doors, windows, 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.
Heating and Cooling Systems - We will test the furnace, inspect air cleaning parts, visible ductwork, electronic monoxide testing, electric gas sniffer testing, air conditioner and lines, and other visible related HVAC components.
Electrical Systems Testing - We will check the service entry for safe clearances, service panel for safety concerns, test switches and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, locate grounding systems, and other related electrical components.
Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation - We will enter and inspect crawlspaces as long as there is adequate access and the area is safe. We will inspect the insulation, ventilation, posts, vapor barriers, utility attachment, structural items, floors and walls, and columns.
Exterior - On the outside, we inspect siding materials, attachments, windows, doors, sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and other visible exterior related components.
