1Exterior Walls
Thoroughly inspecting the outside structure of your property, your Inspector will examine the crawl spaces beneath the property, as well as roofing, windows, doors, and more.
2Foundation
Despite foundations being out of sight, your Inspector is highly skilled at checking for secondary signs of foundation issues such as cracking or settling.
3Grading
Grading should always slope away from your house, not towards it. Your Inspector will determine which way your grading slopes to see how susceptible your house is to possible water damage.
4Roofing
Your Inspector will check your roof to determine its age and condition, as well as any potential damage or poor installation that could allow for water damage to occur. They will also check for loose, missing or badly secured shingles, cracks, damaged mastic around your vents, and any gutter damage.
5Garage
If your property has a garage, this should be in proper working order too. Your Inspector will check whether your garage door closes properly, whether its framed securely, and whether there is good air ventilation to protect against accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.
6Plumbing
Your Inspector will examine all faucets, tubs and showers to look for any visible leaks while testing the water pressure too. If your property’s pipes are old, your Inspector may recommend an additional Inspection by a qualified contractor to determine whether they need to be replaced and can not estimate costs for repairs.
7Electrical
Your Inspector will check what type of wiring your property has, ensure there are functional ground fault circuit interrupters, and test all outlets. Additionally, electrical panels will be inspected to ensure they work correctly to eliminate potential fire hazards.
8Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning
Your Inspector will determine the age of your furnace and air conditioning systems, and they will ensure they work properly. Determining the age of your ducting and checking for any potential leaks is important too. Elsewhere, your Inspector will check whether your property has sufficient insulation and whether any possibility of asbestos materials are present, an issue experienced in some older properties.
9Bathrooms
Your Inspector will look out for any visible leaks, check toilets are properly secured, and ensure there is sufficient ventilation. Bathrooms without vents or windows are especially prone to mold and mildew growth that can cause health issues and furniture damage over time.
10Laundry Room
Your Inspector will also check whether your laundry room is properly vented. Poorly maintained dryer-exhaust systems are a serious fire hazard, which your inspector will examine for you.
