Home Inspection

Our Full 112 Point Inspection includes the following important areas:

STRUCTURE – MAN-MADE CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

Keep in mind in this section that we are “thinking like a drop of water”. Water penetration is one of your biggest enemies. If it is damp, we will find it.

• FOUNDATION WALLS / SLAB
• CRACKS / WATERPROOFING
• BEAMS / COLUMNS
• FRAMING / WALLS / FLOORS
• RAFTERS / TRUSSES
• ROOF CONDITION / ROOF PENETRATIONS
• FLASHINGS / CAULKING
• EXTERIOR VENTS / WALL PENETRATIONS
• GUTTERS / DOWNSPOUTS
• SOFFIT / FASCIA
• EXTERIOR GRADING / DRAINAGE
• CHIMNEYS / FIREPLACES
• WINDOWS / DOORS
• PAINT / CAULK
• CRAWL SPACE
• SIDING / FASCIA / STUCCO
• EXTERIOR DECK CONSTRUCTION
• DETACHED GARAGES / UTILITY SHEDS
• FENCES / RETAINING WALLS
• GROWTH OF VEGETATION

MECHANICAL / ELECTRIC / PLUMBING – SYSTEMS THAT ARE IN OPERATION OR IN USE ON A DAILY BASIS

These are the items that can cost a homeowner substantially and usually occur suddenly.

• FURNACE / AIR HANDLER
• AIR CONDITIONER / HEAT PUMP
• BOILERS / RADIATORS
• HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING DISTRIBUTION
• EXHAUST FANS
• WATER SUPPLY PIPES
• DRAIN LINES / VENT STACKS
• WATER HEATERS / HUMIDIFIERS
• GAS LINES
• WASHER / DRYER / DRYER VENTS
• TUBS / SHOWERS / TOILETS / BIDETS / SINKS
• FAUCETS / SPIGOTS / SHUTOFF VALUES
• KITCHEN APPLIANCES
• WATER SERVICE AT HOUSE
• WIRING / SERVICE PANEL
• SWITCHES / PLUGS / INSTALLED LIGHTING
• SUMP PUMP

ENERGY – THE COMPONENTS THAT CREATE ENERGY SAVINGS OR LOSS

These systems are designed to make your home energy efficient. We will check to see that they are working as designed.

• ATTIC INSULATION / ATTIC VENTILATION
• WALL INSULATION
• VAPOR BARRIERS
• WINDOWS / DOORS / STORM WINDOWS
• FIREPLACES / CHIMNEYS

ENVIRONMENTAL – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY NON MAN-MADE INTERFERENCE AND OUTDATED MATERIALS

We will identify current, recurring or potential problems that require monitoring and/or maintenance to prevent.

• WATER DAMAGE
• DRY ROT
• SIGNS OF TERMITES / CARPENTER ANTS
• SIGNS OF PEST / RODENT INFESTATION
• SIGNS OF MOLD
• POSSIBILITY OF THE PRESENCE OF LEAD
• POSSIBILITY OF THE PRESENCE OF ASBESTOS

SAFETY – ANYTHING THAT CAN CAUSE PHYSICAL HARM TO ANY PERSON

We will identify existing safety hazards and recommend corrective action.

• FIRE HAZARDS / FIRE ESCAPES
• ELECTRICAL / WIRING / PLUGS / LIGHTING
• SERVICE PANEL
• ELECTRIC SERVICE DROP
• EMERGENCY SHUTOFF / GFCI PROTECTION
• GAS VENTING / GAS LEAKING
• DRYER VENTS
• GARAGE DOORS / FIRE DOORS
• SMOKE DETECTORS / CO DETECTORS
• STAIRS / RAILINGS
• PORCHES / DECKS / BALCONIES
• DRIVEWAYS AND EXTERIOR WALKWAYS

ADDITIONAL SERVICES – OUR SERVICES CAN BE BUNDLED FOR SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS

• RADON SCREENING WITH QUICK AND ACCURATE RESULTS
• LEAD FULL RISK REDUCTION SCREENING
• MOLD TESTING
• WATER QUALITY TESTING