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Inspection Overview
A home cannot fail an inspection. A professional home inspection gives you an independent, unbiased view of any problems, what should be done, by whom and when, 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 should take no more than four hours, usually between an hour and a half and three hours. Ideally, you will accompany me during the inspection, so that you will have a visual reinforcement of your written report.
I take my 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 and many times a photo is included within the report (of more crucial and or difficult items to explain), so you can easily identify them. A typical report will be between 30 and 45 pages in length. I also provide a free telephone consultation after your inspection.
A thorough home inspection will include the following:
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~ Roof (shingles, flashings, chimney, vents, trim, gutters, downspouts, drip edges, skylights, and other visible roof related items)
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~ Attics (insulation, ventilation, rafters, joists, collar ties, purlins/hip/rafter supports and struts, trusses, wiring attachments, open chases 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-NO septic evaluations) |
~ 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, fireplaces, air cleaning parts, ductwork, electronic carbon monoxide testing, gas sniffer testing, air conditioner and coolant lines, and other visible related HVAC components) |
~ Electrical Systems (service entry and clearances, service panel, switches and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, smoke detectors and other related electrical components) |
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~ Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation (insulation, ventilation, posts, vapor barriers, utility attachment, structural items and framing, including floors and walls, support columns and foundation type and material) |
~ Exterior (siding materials, attachments, windows, doors, sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, exterior grading, driveways, sidewalks, vegetation-trees in and around home, and other visible exterior related components)
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~ Environmental Issues (NO mold-like substance testing but, it will be commented upon if visible, Radon screening available as a separate test from the general home inspection, and NO indoor air quality testing)
~ Overall Structure (Overview of the structure as a complete unit) |
~Decks and Porches (material, construction technique, flashing, attachment to structure, support columns, footers-when visible, railing, stairs and other related components)
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