The inspection of the home, townhome or condominium will include examining the following items:
| Basement
and crawlspace Bathrooms Chimney, skylights and other roof penetrations Decks, patios, porches, and railings Dishwasher, disposer, and range Doors and windows Drainage and grading Driveway and sidewalks Electrical service line and meter box, main disconnect and service amperage Electrical system including panels, proper grounding and bonding Exterior walls and siding Fences and gates Fireplace—gas or wood stove and hearth Fuel system Furnace and combustion air Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers |
GFCI's
and AFCI's Gutters and downspouts Heating and cooling system Hot water heating system Insulation, ventilation and attics Interior and exterior stairs Interior floors, walls, and ceilings Laundry facilities Main water shut off valves Plumbing fixtures and faucets Retaining walls Roof structure including vents, exposed flashings, trim, fascia, eaves, and soffits Structure and framing Sump pumps Water penetration and foundation movement |
*The inspection will not include areas that are not readily visible
You and your Realtor will receive a narrative report and
summary usually the day of the inspection. If you are unable to
attend, I will be happy to email the report to you or provide you with
a hard copy. I will also be available in the evening for a
phone consultation to discuss the findings with you.
A word of caution: A real estate inspector is not a code
inspector. The systems and components inspected are not subject to
code approval, life expectancy, or quality certification. The
inspection is accurate only for the time and day of the examination.
If it's not raining, there will be times I can't tell if the roof is
leaking. There are no warranties or insurance policies
included. I left my x-ray goggles at the office. :)
Click here to view Sample Report for:
What
Information do I need before setting up the inspection?
I will need to know:
·Square footage
·Age of the structure
·Type of roof
·Number of bedrooms
and baths
·Current asking price
·Is there a basement, and is it finished?
·Are there crawl spaces or multiple attics?
What
to have ready before an inspection:
Is the security system off?
If not, is there a entry code?
Is the water heating system blocked by storage? Is the pilot light on (if gas)?
Are the gas, water, and electric services on?
Is the electrical panel box unlocked and unobstructed?
Is attic and crawlspace access blocked by storage, shelving, vehicle, etc?
Is the heating / cooling system unobstructed? Is the pilot light on?
Are the family pets secured?
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Last modified: July 12, 2015