What is a home inspection?
A home inspection is an objective visual examination of readily accessible areas of the physical structure and systems of a home, from the roof to the foundation. A professional home inspector assists in maintaining the health of your home. A detailed home inspection typically takes two to three hours, depending on the age and size of the home. You should be present for the inspection to ask any questions and become familar with the home. All our clients receive a full printed report at the end of the inspection.
The standard home inspector's report will include an evaluation and condition of:
- Structural components - Foundations, floors, and walls.
- Exterior components - Siding/paint, windows, decks, garage doors, etc.
- Roofing - Coverings, flashing, chimneys, etc.
- Plumbing - Piping, fixtures, faucets, water heating and fuel storage systems, etc.
- Electrical - Wiring, main service panels, conductors, switches, receptacles, etc.
- Heating - Equiment, safety controls, distribution systems, chimneys, etc.
- Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps - Coolin gand air handling equipment, controls, ducting, etc.
- Interior - Partitions, ceilings, floors, railings, doors, windows, etc.
- Insulation/Ventilation - Atticks, walls, floors, foundations, kitchen, bathroom, etc
The home inspector does not evaluate the home for cost or value, but reports objectively in writing the condition of the home's systems as they appear and operate at the time of the inspection.
