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Ed Casteels - Certified Home Inspector

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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

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