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What Is Involved In A Home Inspection?
 A home cannot fail or pass an
inspection. A professional home inspection gives you an independent, unbiased view of any problems and their solutions, so
that you will have all the facts you need to make a sound, informed decision.
Depending on the size and condition of the home, a thorough home
inspection will take no more than four hours, usually between two and three hours. Ideally, you will accompany me during the
inspection, so that you will have visual reinforcement of your written report.
I take my inspection reports seriously.
Every inspection is a complete and thorough analysis of all the major systems and components in the home. The report includes
a clear description of what I found with any problem areas noted and digital pictures are taken, so you can easily identify
them. The computer generated reports are typically delivered within 24 hours via email after the physical inspection.
Hard copies are available upon request. I also provide a free telephone consultation after your inspection.
A thorough home inspection will include the following:
ROOFING - I will walk every
roof if possible. In some instances roofs cannot be walked for safety reasons (ie: steepness, weather, poor roof
materials) The following items are checked: shingles, flashings, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights,
downspouts, and other visible roof related items.
Attics - I will inspect the
attic fully as long as there is adequate room to enter the access hatch. I will inspect the insulation, ventilation,
rafters, joists and collar ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items.
Plumbing and Fixtures - I
inspecst water pressure, water distribution systems, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers and toilets, water heaters,
sanitary system, and other visble plumbing system components.
Interior - On the inside
I will inspect doors, windows, floors and ceilings, walls, stairs (if applicable) and banisters, finishes, sinks, cabinets,
shelving, built-in appliances, smoke detectors and safety-related items, and other visible interior-related components.
Heating and Cooling Systems
- I will inspect the furnace, air cleaning parts, visible ductwork, electronic monoxide testing, electric gas sniffer testing,
air conditioner and lines, and other visible related HVAC components.
Electrical Systems Testing -
I will check the service entry for safe clearances, service panel for safety concerns, test switches and outlets,
visible wiring and junction boxes, locate grounding systems, and other related electrical components.
Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation - I will enter and inspect
crawlspaces as long as there is adequate access and the area is safe. I will inspect the insulation, ventilation, posts,
vapor barriers, utility attachment, structural items, floors and walls, and columns.
Exterior - On the outside I inspect siding materials, attachments, windows,
doors, sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and other visible exterior related components.
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To schedule your next home inspection call 330-259-1230.
Before you call, I also encourage you to check out a sample of my home inspection report to see a finished product (click here). For pricing, please give my office a call at 330-259-1230 and talk to one of my friendly office staff.
Office hours are Mon-Fri 8am to 7pm and Sat 10am to 3pm. Thank you for your consideration and hope to be inspecting your next
home soon.
I follow the InterNational Association
of Certified Home Inspectors Standards of Practice on each inspection. To view these standards click here.
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