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Home Inspection
What
Is a Home Inspector, and What Do They Do? Home inspectors are generalists with broad
knowledge on many topics. A first-rate house inspector is well versed in all
fields of residential construction and has good communication skills. The home
inspector gives an overview of the condition of the property and reveals major
defects visible on the day of the inspection.
The job of an inspector is to inspect the
structure and major systems of the house and give a written report to the client
describing the items checked and the defects observed. (See below a detail list
of items inspected.) Inspectors do not enter or perform any procedure that may
damage the property or its components or be dangerous to the home inspector or
anyone else. Inspectors do not move personal property, debris, furniture
equipment, and carpeting or like materials to inspect an item. A home inspection
is a visual inspection and equipment and systems are not dismantled.
An inspector examines and reports on the
conditions adversely affecting the following systems of the dwelling and
attached garages or carports
Roof - Roof materials, ventilation, attic, insulation, flashings,
gutters, and downspouts, sofits and fascias, skylights, and roof mounted
equipment
Electrical -Exterior service and meter, main panel/sub
panels/wiring, interior components, exterior components (receptacles, switches,
light fixtures)
Heating and Fireplace type of fuel, equipment location, thermostat
type, location & condition, warm air systems, hydronic systems, space
heating, fireplace flue and chimney
Plumbing - Main supply lines and shut off, interior plumbing line
materials, water pressure and drainage flow, fixtures and faucets, hot water
source and privates waste systems
Exterior siding materials, exterior trim, primary windows, exterior
doors porches and/or decks, steps and/or rails, garages and/or carports, fire
escapes, grading and drainage.
Materials of construction foundation/basement or crawlspace, framing
structure and materials, ventilation, interior drainage,
Air Conditioning equipment location, type, thermostat type, location
and condition, ductwork, registers and grills, filters
Insulation - Type thickness, R-value, percentage insulated.
Interior walls, ceilings, floors, cabinets and counter tops, interior doors and hardware, interior of windows, rails and stairs, kitchen appliances
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