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