Home Inspections

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.
• 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 including water purity and septic.
• 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.
• 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.
• Additional Inspections:  Environmental Issues, Decks and Porches, Fireplaces, Overall Structure