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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 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 have
found with any problem
areas noted, so you can easily identify them. Our home inspectors
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, skylights, downspouts,
and other visible roof related items)
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~ Attics (insulation, ventilation, rafters, joists and collar ties,
trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items) |
~ 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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~ 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) |
~ Electrical Systems (service entry and clearances, service panel, switches
and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and other
related electrical components) |
~ Basements, Crawl
Spaces, and Foundation (insulation, ventilation, posts, vapor barriers, utility
attachment, structural items, floors and walls, and columns) |
~ Exterior (siding
materials, attachments, windows, doors, sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and other
visible exterior related components)
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~ Environmental Issues
~ Decks
and Porches
~ Fireplaces
~ Overall Structure |
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