Hover over the icons below to discover the areas and systems we inspect.
Basement / Crawlspace Inspection
Accessible foundation and floor
Crawl area and ventilation
Windows
Load bearing girders
Support columns
Sill, sub floor and floor joists
Interior chimney
Bulkhead/walkout
Check for evidence of wood destroying insects
Inspect for water penetration, past or present
ATTIC / VENTING / INSULATION
Access to attic
Structural supports
Roof backings and Ceiling joists
Flashing and Insulation (visible attic only)
Ventilation
Whole house fan
Evidence of water penetration
Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning
Heating equipment
Operating controls
Safety controls
Chimneys and flues
Solid fuel heating devices
All visual heat distribution system components
Heat sources for habitable spaces
Central and through-the-wall cooling systems
Cooling distribution systems
Electrical
Service entrance conductors
Service, grounding and over current equipment
Voltage and amperage ratings
Branch circuit conductors
Operation of installed devices
Polarity and grounding of receptacles near plumbing and in garage or carport
Operation of ground fault circuit interrupters
Operation of arch fault circuit interrupters
Smoke detector operation
Exterior
Exterior siding
Exterior trim
Exposed gutters and downspouts
Foundations and sills
Yard drainage and landscape
Basement entrance
Window wells
Exterior outlets and lighting
Any evidence of wood destroying insects
Grading
Exterior and interior of garage, decks, porches, walkways and driveways
Retaining walls within ten feet of the dwelling
Garage
Structural inspection of accessible foundation, floor, walls and sills
Complete inspection of doors including operation of garage door and safety devices
Fume barrier and fire door
Fire grade sheetrock
Roof
Inspect for evidence of wood destroying insects
Hot Water Heater
The water heating equipment
The energy source
Venting connections
Temperature/pressure-relief (TPR) valves
Watts 210 valves
Seismic bracing
Plumbing
Supply and waste systems
Visual condition of accessible feed lines and connections within structure
Visual condition of accessible waste lines/connections within structure
Main vent stack
Laundry tub
Washer / Dryer connections
Roof
Roof covering
Roof drainage
Flashing
Skylights
Chimneys
Proof penetrations
Signs of leaking or condensation
Chimney exteriors
Venting stacks
Interior
Doors
Fireplace/wood stove
Stairway and handrail
Halls
Skylight
Bathroom and fixtures
Kitchen and fixtures
Ceilings, windows, walls, floors, doors, electrical outlets, accessible heat sources in every room
Built-In Appliances
Permanently installed dishwashers
Ranges and cook-tops
installed ovens
Trash compactors
Kitchen ventilation hood
Garbage disposal
Permanently installed microwave
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