What We inspect
To sum it up, we inspect the entire house inside and outside including the garage. For commercial property we do the same.
Electrical:
- All outlets, 120 and 240 volts.
- GFCI circuits and brakers.
- Switches.
- Main braker panel and all brakers and wiring in the panel.
- All lighting.
- Including service entrance, capacity, grounding, panel/sub panels, branch circuits, outlets, GFCIs and ACIs.
- AFCI circuit and barkers
INTERIOR: Walls, ceilings, floors, windows, stairs and handrails, ventilation components, smoke detectors.
Roof
- Roof covering materials
- Gutters and downspouts
- Eaves, soffits, and facia
- Flashing
- Plumbing and gas vents
- Skylights
- Overall structure
Foundation
- Slab-on-grade
- Basement
- Crawlspace
- Columns and piers
- Floor structure
- Moisture control
- Insulation & ventilation
Electrical
- Service entrance / meter
- Main disconnect / service panels
- Switches, outlets, and receptacles
- GFCI / AFCI protection
Attic
- Roof support structure
- Insulation & ventilation
Heating & Cooling (HVAC)
- Operation / thermostat
- Furnace / evaporator / condenser
- Distribution system: blowers, ductwork, registers
Interior
- Doors, floors, walls, & ceilings
- Interior stairways, steps, guards, and handrails
- Kitchen / appliances
- Bathrooms
- Laundry area
- Smoke and CO detectors
Exterior / Grounds
- Walkways and driveways
- Siding materials
- Windows and doors
- Vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls and site grading.
- Porches, stoops, decks, and balconies.
- Stairways, steps, ramps, guards, and handrails
Plumbing
- Water distribution supply & piping
- Hot water source (water heater)
- Drain, waste, and vent system
- Including sinks, plumbing, tubs, showers, toilets.
- Fuel supply and storage
- Sump pumps
Garage (Carport)
- Door Openers
- Door sensors
- Electrical
Exterior / Grounds
- Walkways and driveways
- Siding materials
- Windows and doors
- Vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls and site grading.
- Porches, stoops, decks, and balconies.
- Stairways, steps, ramps, guards, and handrails
Plumbing
- Water distribution supply & piping
- Hot water source (water heater)
- Drain, waste, and vent system
- Including sinks, plumbing, tubs, showers, toilets.
- Fuel supply and storage
- Sump pumps
Garage (Carport)
- Doors, floors, walls, & ceilings
- Interior stairways, steps, guards, and handrails
- Kitchen / appliances
- Bathrooms
- Laundry area
- Smoke and CO detectors
Fireplace / Chimney (limited)
- Fireplace
- Masonry chimney
- Factory-built chimney
Commercial Only
- HVAC economizers, chillers, cooling towers, blast vents
- Three-phase electrical
- Loading docks / ramps
- Life safety / fire protection
- Public accessibility / parking
Add-ons (additional fees)
- Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (ADU)
- Pool / Hot Tub / Spa
- Lawn Sprinklers
- Out-Building (e.g. workshop, second garage)
- Private Water Well
- Inspection Warranty
- Home Energy Analysis