What is a Home Inspection? 

A home inspection is a professional, objective, visual examination of the condition of a home. Home 
buyers now entering the marketplace view inspections as a way to gain valuable information about what may be
the biggest purchase of their lifetime. It helps them to determine whether there are any major defects or system
inadequacies at the time of purchase.

In most cases, home inspections are performed after a sales contract, conditional upon a satisfactory home
inspection, has been accepted by the seller. The inspection can usually be arranged immediately to within a few
days. The home buyer is typically encouraged to attend the inspection, so that he/she can see first hand the
workings of the home. It also represents an excellent opportunity for the prospective buyer to ask questions
about the home or to discuss potential changes.

What we Inspect?

STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

  • Foundation 
  • Floor Structure 
  • Wall Structure 
  • Columns 
  • Ceiling Structure 
  • Roof Structure       
EXTERIOR 

  • Exterior Wall Covering 
  • Flashing & Trim 
  • Exterior Doors & Windows 
  • Decks, Balconies, 
  • Porches, Steps & Railings  
  • Eaves, Soffits & Fascias 
  • Grading, Surface Drainage
  • Retaining Walls  
  • Walkways, Patios & Driveways 
ROOF SYSTEM 

  • Roof Covering 
  • Roof Flashings 
  • Skylights, Chimneys 
  • All Roof Penetrations  
PLUMBING SYSTEM 

  • Interior Water Supply
  • Distribution Systems
  • Piping Materials, 
  • Supports & Insulation
  • Functional Flow & Leaks 
  • Fixtures & Faucets 
  • Drain, Waste & Vent Systems 
  • Water Heating Equipment 
  • Normal Operating Controls 
  • Automatic Safety Controls 
  • Vent Systems, Flues & Chimneys 
  • Fuel Storage
  • Fuel Distribution Systems
  • Drainage Sumps
  • Sump Pumps & Related Piping 
FIREPLACES &
SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES 

  • System Components 
  • Vent Systems, Flues & Chimneys
  • Proper Clearances                      

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 

  • Electrical Service Drop 
  • Service Entrance Conductors, 
  • Cables & Raceways
  • Amperage & Voltage Rating 
  • Service Equipment & Main Disconnects
  • Service Grounding 
  • Interior Components of Service Panels
  • Sub Panels, Conductors   
  • Overcurrent Protection Devices 
  • Lighting Fixtures, 
  • Switches & Receptacles 
  • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters 
HEATING SYSTEM 

  • Installed Heating Equipment 
  • Normal Operating Controls 
  • Automatic Safety Controls 
  • Main Fuel Shut Off 
  • Distribution System 
  • Vent Systems, Flues & Chimneys 
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS 

  • Installed Central Cooling Equipment
  • Normal Operating Controls 
  • Refrigerant Lines 
  • Main Power Shut Off 
  • Distribution System 
INTERIOR 

  • Walls, Ceilings & Floors 
  • Steps, Stairways & Railings 
  • Counter tops & Cabinets 
  • Doors & Windows   
  • Garage Doors & Openers 
INSULATION & VENTILATION 

  • Insulation  
  • Vapor Retarders in Unfinished Spaces 
  • Attic & Foundation Insulation 
  • Mechanical Ventilation Systems