What to Expect

The Home Inspection Process

Schedule 

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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!

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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