Basic Full Home Inspection


Our Full Home Inspection Includes:

Grounds:

  • Service Walks.
  • Driveways.
  • Patios.
  • Landscaping that can affect the Structure.
  • Retaining Walls that can affect the Structure.
  • Grading.

Roof:

  • The roof covering.
  • Valleys.
  • Ventilation.
  • Flashing.
  • Skylights.
  • The gutters/downspouts.
  • Presence/absence of Plumbing Vents.
  • General structure of the roof from the readily
    accessible panels, doors or stairs.

Chimney:

  • Chase.
  • Cap.
  • Flue.
  • Flashing.
  • Crickets/Saddles
  • Flue Covers

Exterior:

  • Soffit/Fascia.
  • Trim.
  • Siding.
  • Windows/sills/trim.
  • Storm windows.
  • Screens and presence or lack there-of.
  • Exterior doors.
  • Patio Doors.
  • Storm doors.
  • Decks general structure.
  • Balconies.
  • Stoops, steps, stairs and railings.
  • Porches, railings.
  • Caulking.

Basement, Foundation & Crawlspace:

  • Foundation walls.
  • Floor Structure.
  • Support Beams, Posts.
  • Insulation.
  • (The remaining items fall under other categories:
    Plumbing, Electrical, etc.)

Heating:

  • The heating system.
  • Distribution system.
  • Energy source and heating method.
  • Operate using normal operating controls.

Cooling:

  • The central cooling equipment.
  • Energy source and cooling method.
  • Refrigerant lines.
  • Exterior shut-off.
  • Operate Using normal operating controls.

Plumbing:

  • In water shut off valve.
  • Exterior hose bibs.
  • Water heating system.
  • Toilets, tubs, showers, sinks, hose bibs.
  • Water pressure and drainage at fixtures.
  • Drain, waste and vent systems.
  • Visible fuel storage systems.
  • Drainage sump pumps.
  • Water supply, drain, waste and main fuel shut-off
    valves, as well as the location of the water main and
    main fuel shut-off valves.
  • Deficiencies in installation and identification of hot
    and cold faucets.
  • Mechanical drain-stops that are missing or do not
    operate if installed in sinks, lavatories and tubs.

Electrical:

  • The service line.
  • The meter box.
  • The main disconnect.
  • Service amperage.
  • Panels, breakers and fuses.
  • The grounding.
  • The bonding.
  • Switches, receptacles, light fixtures, and ground
    circuit interrupters.
  • Wiring type.
  • GFCI receptacles and breakers.
  • Arc fault breakers.
  • The service entrance conductors and the condition
    of their sheathing.
  • Presence/absence of smoke detectors.
  • Service entrance cables, drip loop, clearances.

Fireplace:

  • Hearth and extensions.
  • Damper.
  • Blower.
  • Fuel type.
  • Flue.
  • Mantle.

Attic, Ventilation & Insulation:

  • Insulation in unfinished spaces.
  • Ventilation of attic spaces.
  • Mechanical ventilation systems.
  • Bathroom kitchen venting.

Doors, Windows & Interior:

  • Doors and windows.
  • Walls, ceilings, steps, stairways, and railings.
  • Garage doors and garage door openers.
  • Overhead door safety reverse system.
  • Cabinets and counter tops.