ITEMS INCLUDED IN INSPECTIONS

Standard Home Inspections included reporting on the following:

   

 

Structural

Foundation, Basement / Crawlspace, Attic and House Framing

bullet Walls, floors, floor joists and framing, subflooring, supports, beams

 

Roof

Surfaces and Components

bullet Main and garage roof materials, surface uniformity, roof penetrations, chimneys, flashings, drip edges, gutters and downspouts, skylights

 

Exterior Surfaces and Components

House, Garages (Attached / Detached), and Grounds

bullet Wall surfaces and siding, doors and door frames, bulkhead door, windows and window frames, trim, vehicle entry door and door hardware, automatic door opener, fire wall, fire door, walls, ceiling, and floors.
bullet Walkways, driveways, patios, porches, decks, stoops, lot grading adjacent to the
foundation, fences, stairways, vegetation and trees adjacent to the home
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Electrical Systems and Components

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Main service cable, metering equipment, main and sub panels, circuit breakers, fuses, interior / exterior wiring and fixtures (outlets, switches, and lights), grounding system and ground fault circuit interrupters.

 

Central Heating System

Furnaces, Boilers, and Baseboard Heaters

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Cabinet, burners, venting connector pipes, blower fan and motor, circulating pumps,
ductwork and distribution piping, PRV discharge piping, PSI reading, emergency shut-off and safety valves, zone valves and thermostats.

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Unheated Areas

 

Air Conditioning System

Heat Pumps and Central Air Conditioning

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Compressor / condenser unit, refrigerant lines, condensate drainage unit, air handler
cabinet, blower fan and motor, ductwork, filters and thermostats.

 

Insulation and Ventilation

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Types and location of insulation, exhaust / venting systems in house and attic areas, vapor barriers

 

Plumbing Systems and Components

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Hot water heater, exterior plumbing, interior water distribution piping, drain / waste piping and venting, sinks, toilets, faucets, showers, bathtubs and whirlpool tubs, laundry tub and faucet, fuel supply meter, sump pit and pump, and distribution piping.

 

Interior Surfaces and Components

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Wall, ceiling and floor surfaces, windows, doors, stairways and railings, cabinetry and
countertops, bathtub and shower enclosures, bathroom tile, grouting and caulking.

 

Built-in Appliances

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Cooktops, ovens, ranges, dishwasher, garbage disposal, trash compactor, and microwave.

 

Fireplaces

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Dampers, firebox, hearth, and doors (if installed)

 

Evidence of  mold, asbestos and/or water intrusion are  mentioned in home inspection report as well.

 

Additional Services Available  

Radon    

Wood Destroying Insects/Termites

Mold/Air Quality

Lead Paint

Well/Water

Septic Systems

Asbestos