What is a Home Inspection?

A home inspection is an essential step in the home buying process, providing valuable information about the condition of the property. It is a thorough examination conducted by a trained professional, focusing on the accessible areas of the house. This non-invasive inspection aims to identify any defects or issues in specific systems and components that are both observable and significant, as determined by the inspector.

Diagram of home inspection checklist, identifying various parts of a house such as roof, rafters, shingles, exterior walls, windows, doors, gutters, fascia, fireplace, HVAC, electrical meter, landscaping, plumbing, basement, crawlspace, sub-floor, floor joists, and attic.

What all is inspected?

  • FOUNDATIONS
    Basement
    Foundation walls
    Beams, columns, floor joists
    Insulation
    Ventilation

  • ROOFING
    Roof surface condition
    Flashings
    Ventilation
    Chimney

  • GARAGE
    Automatic opener safety test
    Garage doors
    Structure

  • EXTERIOR AND GROUNDS
    Grading and foundation drainage
    Walks, driveways and patios
    Stoops, porches and decks
    Stairs and handrails
    Exterior walls, soffits, fascia and trim
    Gutters and downspouts

  • PLUMBING
    Supply
    Functional flow
    Water heaters
    Kitchen and bathroom fixtures

  • HEATING AND AIR
    Furnace and AC condition and operation
    Heat and Air distribution
    HVAC filters
    Flues and vents

  • ELECTRIC
    Service lines
    Distribution panel wiring
    Grounding system
    Visible wiring
    GFCI testing
    AFCI testing

  • INTERIORS
    Windows and doors
    Walls, ceilings and floors
    Outlets, lights, ceiling fans
    Stairways and handrails

  •  ATTIC
    Rafters and trusses
    Insulation
    Ventilation
    Bracing

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