Total Home Inspection

Why should you hire a home inspector?

Even the most experienced homeowner lacks the knowledge and expertise of a professional home inspector who has inspected hundreds, perhaps thousands, of homes in his or her career. An inspector is familiar with the many elements of home construction, their proper installation, and maintenance. He or she understands how the home's systems and components are intended to function together, as well as how and why they fail. Above all, most buyers find it very difficult to remain completely objective and unemotional about the house they really want, and this may affect their judgment. For the most accurate information, it is best to obtain an impartial third-party opinion by an expert in the field of home inspection. Know Your Home Before You Buy.



What Does The Inspector Look For during the Home Inspection?


(AFCI) ARC FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTOR TESTING

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, HEATING SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, VENTS, AND DUCTWORK

ALARM SYSTEMS, SMOKE, FIRE, AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION

ATTIC, STAIRS, INSULATION, VENTS, AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURE SYSTEMS

BATHROOM FIXTURES, EXHAUST VENTS, AND HEATERS

CABINETS, COUNTER TOPS, AND CLOSETS

CRAWLSPACE, PIERS, BEAMS, GIRDERS, VENTS, AND SUBFLOOR STRUCTURES

DISHWASHER

DOOR BELL OR CHIME

EIFS: EXTERIOR INSULATED FINISH SYSTEMS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, SERVICE ENTRANCE, PANELS, FIXTURES AND BRANCH CIRCUITS

EXTERIOR WALLS, DOORS, SEALANTS, AND WEATHER STRIPPING

FIREPLACE, HEARTH, DAMPER, FLUE, CAP, AND ARRESTORS

FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL

FOUNDATION SYSTEMS, DRIVEWAY, AND WALKWAY

FLOOR COVERINGS

GARAGE DOOR AND OPENER

GAS LEAK DETECTION

GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM FROM METER TO APPLIANCES (where visible and accessible)

(GFCI) GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTOR TESTING

GRADING SYSTEMS, DRAINAGE, GUTTER, AND DOWNSPOUTS

HYDROTHERAPY TUB & EQUIPMENT, SAUNA, AND BIDET

INTERCOM SYSTEMS

INTERIOR WALLS, DOORS, CEILINGS, AND FLOORS

LANDSCAPING EFFECTS ON STRUCTURE

LAWN AND GARDEN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

MICROWAVE, BLENDER, GRILL, AND SMOKER

OVEN, COOKTOP, AND RANGE

OTHER INSTALLED KITCHEN APPLIANCES

OUTDOOR COOKING EQUIPMENT

PLUMBING SYSTEMS, SUPPLY, DRAINS, WASTE, AND VENTS

PORCHES, DECKS, BALCONIES, STAIRS, AND HANDRAILS

RANGE HOOD AND EXHAUST VENT

ROOF COVERING, FLASHINGS, AND ROOF STRUCTURE

SECURITY SYSTEMS

STORAGE/OUT BUILDINGS WITH UTILITIES

SWIMMING POOL, HOT TUB, SECURITY, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

TRASH COMPACTOR

WATER HEATER

WELLS, PUMP, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENT

WINDOWS, SCREENS, LINTELS, FLASHING, AND DOOR GLAZING

WHOLE HOUSE VACUUM SYSTEMS

WOOD DESTROYING INSECTS AND MICROBIAL ORGANISMS