What is a Home Inspection?
A Home Inspection is visual inspection and observations of installed systems and components with the intent of providing the client a written report containing information about the condition of the inspected systems and components at the time of the inspection. The report is intended to provide the client information to make an informed decision on the purchase of a property.
There are 10 major categories of inspection areas that the home inspector evaluates these are: Structural Components, Exterior, Roofing, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Air Conditioning, Interiors, Insulation and Ventilation, and Fireplaces/Fuel-Burning Appliances.
Structural Components
Foundations Flooring Structures Wall Structures Roof Structures
Exterior
Siding/Cladding Decks and Patios Soffit and Fascia Driveways and Sidewalks
Roofing
Roof Material Drainage Systems Flashing Chimneys and Roof Penetrations
Plumbing
Water Supply Systems Drain, Waste, and Vent Hot Water Heaters Sump Pumps
Electrical
Electrical Service Room Receptacles Room Switches GFCI Receptacles
Heating
Heating Systems Flue Systems Chimneys Air Distribution
Air Conditioning
Condensing Units Condensation Drains Air Distribution Mini Split Systems
Interiors
Floors, Stairways and Railings Walls, Doors and Windows Garage Doors Kitchen Appliances
Insulation and Ventilation
Insulation and Vapor Retarders Attic Ventilation Kitchen and Bath Exhaust Dryer Exhaust Systems
Fireplaces/Fuel-Burning Appliances
Fireplaces Fireplace Inserts Wood Burning Stoves Chimneys and Flues
