What’s Inspected

FOUNDATION

Basement, crawlspace, structure, foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, indication of water penetration

INTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS

Representative number of doors and windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, railings, garage door & openers

PLUMBING

Main water and fuel supply shut off valves, water heater, interior water, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, drain, waste, and vent systems

ELECTRICAL

Service drop, overhead service conductors, service head & mast, main service disconnect, panel boards, grounding, switches, light fixtures, receptacles deemed to be AFCI & GFCI, and the presence of smoke alarms and carbon dioxide detectors.

FIREPLACE

APPLIANCES

Dishwasher, disposal, range, oven, microwave, refrigerator, exhaust, bathroom heater, garage door, doorbell, dryer vent

ATTIC, INSULATION, VENTILATION

Insulation & ventilation of unfinished spaces including attics, crawl spaces, foundation area & exhaust systems

HEATING & COOLING

Heating & cooling system, location of thermostats, energy sources, heating & cooling methods

EXTERIOR

Siding, windows, exterior doors, flashing & trim, walkways, driveways, stairs, patios & decks, drainage

ROOF

Roof coverings, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, roof, roof penetrations, general structure of the attic

FOUNDATION

Basement, crawlspace, structure, foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, indication of water penetration

INTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS

Representative number of doors and windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, railings, garage door & openers

PLUMBING

Main water and fuel supply shut off valves, water heater, interior water, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, drain, waste, and vent systems

ELECTRICAL

Service drop, overhead service conductors, service head & mast, main service disconnect, panel boards, grounding, switches, light fixtures, receptacles deemed to be AFCI & GFCI, and the presence of smoke alarms and carbon dioxide detectors.

FIREPLACE

 

APPLIANCES

Dishwasher, disposal, range, oven, microwave, refrigerator, exhaust, bathroom heater, garage door, doorbell, dryer vent

HEATING & COOLING

Heating & cooling system, location of thermostats, energy sources, heating & cooling methods

ATTIC, INSULATION, VENTILATION

Insulation & ventilation of unfinished spaces including attics, crawl spaces, foundation area & exhaust systems

EXTERIOR

Siding, windows, exterior doors, flashing & trim, walkways, driveways, stairs, patios & decks, drainage

ROOF

Roof coverings, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, roof, roof penetrations, general structure of

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