What to Expect

The Home Inspection Process

Schedule

Call, text, email, or book online to request an appointment time

Once we approve your inquiry, we will add you to our calendar.

Inspection

At your inspection, we collect data on hundreds of items.

Upon completion of the inspection, we engage in an interactive tour of the property with you.

Report

A comprehensive inspection report is generated and emailed to you.

With our report, you can potentially renegotiate the sale and save money.

We believe you should know as much about your investment as possible.

We belong to top-tier home inspection associations and strictly follow a Standards of Practice. We also participate in continuing education to keep up-to-date with modern construction techniques and code changes.

During the course of our inspection, we will explain the condition of the building and it's systems. We will cover the major issues, and other points of interest to your and your agent. All of which will be documented in an electronic report. If you have any questions regarding the process, or the report, you are encouraged to reach out to us any time!

Our reports are very comprehensive. Here is an overview of the items that will be included in your home inspection.

Foundation & Framing

Foundation systems
Floor framing
Foundation anchoring
Cripple wall bracing
Wood separation from soil

Exterior

Surface grade directly adjacent to the buildings
Doors
Windows
Attached decks, porches, and balconies
Stairways and their enclosures
Handrails and guardrails
Wall cladding and trim
Walkways and driveways adjacent to the buildings

Roof Covering

Roof materials
Drainage
Flashings
Penetrations
Skylights

Attic & Roof Framing

Visible roof framing
Visible roof decking

Insulation & Ventilation

Under-floor ventilation
Attic ventilation
Under-floor insulation
Attic insulation

Permanently Installed Appliances

Cook-tops
Mechanical range vents
Ovens
Dishwashers
Food waste disposals

Plumbing & Fixtures

Water supply piping
Drain, waste and vent piping
Faucets
Toilets
Sinks
Tubs
Showers
Fixtures
Water heaters

Electrical

Service equipment
Electrical panels
Visible circuit wiring
Switches
Receptacles
Outlets
Lighting fixtures

Heating & Cooling

Heating equipment
Central cooling equipment
Energy source and connections
Combustion air
Exhaust vent systems
Condensate drainage
Conditioned air distribution systems

Fireplaces & Chimneys

Chimney exterior
Spark arrestor
Firebox
Damper
Hearth extension

Interior

Walls
Ceilings
Floors
Stairways, handrails and guardrails
Permanently installed cabinets
Absense of smoke alarms
Absence of carbon monoxide alarms
Vehicle doors
Vehcile door openers