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“Home at Last” Inspections
What is a Home Inspection?
The Home Inspection is an impartial, thorough, non-invasive visual assessment, by a “Certified” Home Inspector of the condition of the home.
The following areas are inspected:
Roof:
Covering material is identified
Condition of covering assessed
Drainage systems
Soffit & Fascia
Skylights
Exterior:
Assess wall coverings (brick, siding, wood)
Foundation walls above grade
Exterior Doors
Windows
Weather-stripping
Landscape/Site Drainage
Chimneys
Porches, Decks & Balconies
Driveway/Walkway
Plumbing
Lighting
Foundations, Basements & Structures:
Identify foundation materials & assess condition (where visible)
Interior columns & beams/load supports
Basement floor
Floor joists
Basement windows/ventilation
Water seepage
Electrical System:
Identify/Assess Main Service
Identify Service Entrance
Grounding conductor
Distribution Panels
Identify types of distribution/branch wiring
Fuses/Breakers
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
Receptacles
Plumbing:
Identify Main Shut-Off
Identify types of supply piping
Assess functional flow
Identify types of Waste/Drain lines
Check for slow drainage/blockage
Check for leaks
Assess Sump pump
Attic/Roof Spaces:
Ventilation
Identify Insulation type/approx. R-value
Rafters/ Trusses
Sheathing
Interior:
Walls & ceilings
Floor coverings
Window Operation
Door Operation
Stairways, Railings & Balconies
Bathrooms:
Shower/Tub enclosure
Faucet/Shower Head
Bathtub condition
Toilet
Wash Basin
Ventilation
Electrical (GFCI)
Laundry Room:
Dryer Connections
Washing Machine Connections
Laundry Tub
Kitchen:
Counter top
Cabinets
Stove Power
Extraction Fan
Inks/Faucets
Electrical Receptacles (GFCI)
Heating Systems:
Identify heating types
Distribution systems
Exhaust
Heating Fuel Storage
Cooling Systems:
Identify cooling types
Electrical disconnects
Distribution systems
Condition of refrigerant & condensate lines
Garage:
Roof
Structure
Electrical (GFCI)
Floor
Drainage
Overhead door operation

Inspected Once...Inspected Right!