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WHAT DOES AN INSPECTION COVER?
The Inspection always meets or exceeds the standards of practice by InterNACHI which is the highest industry standard.​ Your inspector will inspect and report on the following key systems of the building:·
The following will be documented for each of the key systems:
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - A brief description of the design and/or material composition of the system
LIMITATIONS - The conditions at the time of the inspection which may have limited or prevented inspection of the system.
OBSERVATIONS - The defects noted during the inspection and further recommendations​
INSPECTION CONDITIONS
Client and site specific information. Slope, soil and drainage
EXTERIOR
The areas exterior to the building such as drainage, walls, decks, garage, driveway and walkways. windows, doors, and more. Improper drainage planes. Drainage problems. Siding water penetration
ROOF
The exterior roof surface including any through-roof fixtures such as chimneys, plumbing stacks, skylights and ventilation. They will also check for loose, missing or badly secured shingles, cracks, damaged mastic around your vents, and any gutter damage. Roof leaks
STRUCTURE
Interior and exterior structural components which both encapsulate the building and also provide load bearing support. Structural failure
Foundation
​Despite foundations being out of sight, our inspectors are highly skilled at checking for secondary signs of foundation issues such as cracking or settling. Foundation leaks/cracks
HEATING
All heating systems such as furnace, space heater, fireplace or wood burning stove.
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
Not only will inspectors determine the age of your furnace and air conditioning, but they’ll also ensure they work properly. Determining the age of your ducting and checking for any potential leaks is important too. Elsewhere, they will check whether your home has sufficient insulation and whether any detrimental asbestos remains, an issue experienced in older homes. Furnace failure. Air conditioner failure. Fireplace hazards
PLUMBING
Water supply and drainage systems as well as associated plumbing fixtures such as toilets, faucets and bathtubs. look for any visible leaks while testing the water pressure too. If your home’s pipes are old, inspectors may recommend an additional inspection to determine whether they need to be replaced or offer a ballpark cost for repairs. Plumbing leaks. Water heater failure
Bathrooms
Our inspectors will look out for any visible leaks, check toilets are properly secured, and ensure there is sufficient ventilation. Bathrooms without vents or windows are especially prone to mold and mildew growth that can cause health issues and furniture damage over time.
ELECTRICAL
Electric-wise, inspectors will check what type of wiring your home has, ensure there are functional ground fault circuit interrupters, and test all outlets. Additionally, electrical panels will be inspected to ensure they work correctly to eliminate potential fire hazards. Electrical hazards
INSULATION & VENTILATION
Exposed insulation in the attic, basement and crawl spaces. Missing insulation
Natural roof ventilation and mechanical ventilation such as bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans. Poorly vented attics. Visible mold & rot
INTERIOR
The interior rooms, stairs, doors, hallways and windows.·
Laundry room
Inspectors will also check whether your laundry room is properly vented. Poorly maintained dry-exhaust systems are a serious fire hazard, which your inspector will examine for you.
Garage
If your home has a garage, this should be in proper working order too. Our inspectors will check whether your garage door closes properly, whether its framed securely, and whether there is good air ventilation to protect against accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.
Outside Scope of Inspection:
· Geological conditions or site stability information. For information concerning these conditions, a geologist or soils engineer should be consulted.
· Performance of underground piping, including municipal water and sewer service piping or septic systems.
· Areas under low elevation platforms such as decks and porches.
· Fences, sheds, hot tub, sprinkler systems and septic systems.
This report section is an opinion of the general quality and condition of the roofing material. The inspector may offer an opinion but cannot offer a warranty as to
whether the roof leaks or may be subject to future leakage. The only way to determine whether a roof is absolutely water tight is to observe it during a prolonged rainfall. In most cases, this situation is not present during the inspection.
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Discover potential health risks such as mold, carbon monoxide, and radon
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Prioritize immediate and long-term repairs
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Identify appliances that need immediate replacement
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· Furnace heat exchanger for evidence of leaks or holes. This can only be effectively accomplished by invasive methods such as dismantling the unit. Many
furnaces are designed in such a way that visual inspection is almost impossible.
· light pilot lights.
· Safety devices are not tested.
· Thermostats are not checked for calibration or timed functions.
· Adequacy, efficiency or the even distribution of air throughout a building cannot be addressed by a visual inspection.
· Condition of electronic air cleaners, humidifiers and de-humidifiers.
· Determining if these systems have been evaluated by a qualified individual.
· Subjective judgment of system capacity.
· Determining the condition of oil tanks, whether exposed or buried.
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Cosmetics and decorative features
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Outbuildings and appliances
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Swimming pools, spas/hot tubs, water features
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Low voltage/specialty systems such as telephone, cable, TV, alarm systems, irrigation systems, etc.
We Always Miss Some Minor Things
Some say we are inconsistent because our reports identify some minor problems but not others. The minor problems that are identified were discovered while looking for more significant problems. We note them simply as a courtesy. The intent of the inspection is not to find the $200 problems; it is to find the $2,000 problems. These are the things that affect people’s decisions to purchase.
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We are generalists; we are not specialists. The heating contractor will definitely have more heating expertise than we do. Unfortunately, we are often expected to have heating expertise,
roofing expertise, plumbing expertise, structural expertise, electrical expertise, et cetera. No single person could have expertise in all those disciplines without taking a lifetime of schooling.
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