What is a Home Inspection?
A HOME INSPECTION is a visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property. The home inspection is not performed to determine if the houses passes or fails. Its general purpose is to make the client aware of all defects observed within a property, at the time of the inspection. A good inspector will provide the client with a list of all observable defects that could cause possible financial stress, inconvenience, or a danger to the inhabitants of the property.
The inspection is non-invasive, meaning the inspector will not use tools or devices, or any other method, to cut into or remove any part of the home, in order to complete the inspection, unless authorized by the owner of the property. The techniques used are designed to identify material defects, within specific residential systems and components of the property. The conditions that could be deemed as defects must be both observable and deemed material by the inspector, at the time of the Inspection. The scope and quality of the inspection are defined by a Standards of Practice that inspectors must follow, in order to be and remain certified. The scope or range, of the work being completed, may be modified by the Client and the Inspector, prior to the inspection process.
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These Home Systems are Included In A Home Inspection
Inspected
Residential
Systems
Roof Inspection
The ROOF inspection includes an Inspection, from ground level or from a ladder when possible, of the roof-covering materials, the gutters, downspouts, eaves, vents, flashing, and skylights.
Exterior Inspection
The EXTERIOR inspection includes the exterior wall-covering materials, the eaves, soffits and fascia, a representative number of windows, all exterior doors, flashing and trim, adjacent walkways and driveways, stairs, steps, and stoops.
Basement, Foundation & Structure Inspection
The BASEMENT, FOUNDATION, CRAWLSPACE & STRUCTURE inspection includes the accessible and observable parts of the foundation, basement, crawlspace; and other structural components.
Plumbing Inspection
The PLUMBING inspection includes the accessible and observable plumbing fixtures, main water supply shut-off valve, the main fuel supply shut-off valve, the water heating equipment, including the energy source.
Electrical Inspection
The ELECTRICAL inspection includes the service drop, the overhead service conductors, the attachment point, the service head, gooseneck, and drip loops.
Doors, Windows & Interior Inspection
The DOORS, WINDOWS & INTERIOR inspection includes a representative number of doors and windows, by opening and closing them, in addition to the floors,
Fireplace Inspections Inspection
The FIREPLACE inspection includes readily accessible and visible portions of the fireplaces and chimneys, lintels above the fireplace openings, damper doors by opening and closing them.
Attic, Ventilation & Insulation Inspection
The ATTIC, INSULATION & VENTILATION inspection includes the insulation in accessible and observable unfinished spaces, attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas.
Attached Decks, Balconies, Porch, Patios, Stairs, Stoops & Railings Inspection
All ATTACHED DECKS, BALCONIES, PORCHES, PATIOS, STAIRS, STOOPS & RAILINGS will be inspected for accessible and observable defects, incorrect building techniques, and extreme “wear & tear”,
OUR FEE FOR A BASIC HOME INSPECTION IS $350 FOR PROPERTIES UNDER 2000 SQUARE FEET AND IT COMES WITH A FREE TERMITE INSPECTION. OTHER SYSTEMS AND SERVICES CAN BE REQUESTED, AT THE TIME OF ARRANGING THE INSPECTION.
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