What Does A Whole House Inspection Include?
I will conduct a thorough inspection of your home, inside and out as if I were going to live there.
As
a InterNACHI certified professional home inspector, I have the knowledge and
expertise to provide you with a thorough and professional,
non-intrusive, visual inspection of your home, from roof to foundation.
Each inspection includes a third party warranty, a home maintenance manual, plus a contractor referral service, providing ongoing support.
Here are some of the many items I'll be looking at during your home inspection:
Roof, vents, flashings, and trim.
Gutters and downspouts.
Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations.
Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings.
Eaves, soffits and fascia.
Grading and drainage.
Basement, foundation and crawlspace.
Water penetration and foundation movement.
Heating systems, including gas lines and CO
Cooling systems.
Lighting and switches.
Water heating system.
Interior and exterior doors and operations.
Windows and operations.
Handrails, guardrails, and stairways.
Smoke detectors. Attics, rafters, trusses, and insulation.
Food disposals, kitchen appliances
Kitchen countertops and cabinets.
Flooring. And sub floor [moisture]
Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets.
Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats.
Electrical service line and meter box.
Main disconnect and service amperage.
Electrical panels, breakers and fuses.
Grounding and bonding.
GFCI's and AFCI's.
Fireplaces, chimneys, damper door and hearth.
Insulation and ventilation.
Exterior wall coverings.
Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers.
And much more... We use BIG ladders too ! To view the industry's SOP- Standards of Practice please click the link below: http://www.nachi.org/sop.htm
InterNACHI Certified Home Inspector
Certified Commercial Property Inspector
NiFAST Certified Residential Fire Safety Inspector