BUYER’S INSPECTION
If you are buying a home, it is in your best interest to have it inspected first.
Why Get a Buyer’s Inspection?
- All homes need to be Maintained. Many issues end up going unnoticed or may appear functional in appearance but may be near the end of their life.
- Homeowner Repairs are often not performed correctly and can be unsafe, dangerous, or may fail in the near future. Better to know about them ahead of time.
- Allows you to Prepare and Save for any large repairs that may need to be done.
- We are here to serve you! You will receive a professional and detailed, Unbiased report of the home.
- Provides a Peace of Mind about your investment.
- Once a contract for service has been signed, and all initial questions have been answered we begin a thorough inspection of the home. We encourage our clients to accompany us throughout the inspection.
- Following the inspection we prepare a report of the home that is typically available within 24 hours (although we aim for the same day). A digital copy of the report is sent out via email and a hard copy is available upon request.
- Details of the items that are in need of correction.
- Pictures of different items that are in need of correction.
- Descriptions of the Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing systems in the house.
- Free consultation regarding the report
We adhere to the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics of ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) for all of our inspections. A complete list can be found at ashi.org or requested by email.
Structure:
- Foundation
- Footings
- Walls
- Ceilings
- Roofs
Exterior:
- Doors
- Decks
- Siding
- Steps
- Foliage
- Grading
Roofing:
- Materials
- Drainage
- Penetrations
Appliances:
- Fireplaces
- Fuel Burning Appliances
- Stoves
- Ovens
- Ranges
- Microwaves
- Dishwashers
- Food Grinders
Electrical:
- Service Drop
- Service Conductors
- Service Disconnect
- Service Grounding
- Service Panel/Subpanels
- Distribution Conductors
- Light Fixtures, Switches, and Receptacles
- GFCI
- Presence of Smoke/CO2 Alarms (although not required we often test these)
Heating:
- Heating Equipment (Yes we open access panels)
- Heat Distribution
- Vents/Chimneys (We do not inspect the interiors of vent systems)
- Fuel Shut-off Valves
Insulation/Ventilation:
- Attics (We enter attics where feasible, if there is no walkway we inspect from the access hatch)
- Crawlspace
- Attic/Crawlspace Insulation
- Attic/Crawlspace Ventilation
- Attic/Crawlspace Vapor Barrier
- Bathroom fans
- Kitchen fans
- Clothes dryer exhaust
Plumbing:
- Water Supply
- Water Distribution
- Water Shut-off Valve
- Fixtures (toilets, sinks, faucets, tubs, showers)
- Drain, Waste, and Vent System
- Water Heaters
- Vents/Chimneys (We do not inspect the interiors of vent systems)
- Fuel Storage
- Fuel Distribution
- Fuel Shut-off Valve
Interiors:
- Walls
- Ceilings
- Floors
- Stairs
- Railings
- Countertops/Cabinets
- Doors
- Windows
- Garage Doors/Openers
A complete list can be found at ashi.org or requested by email.
