What is a Home inspection ?
A home inspection is an objective examination of the current condition of the systems and components of the home. It helps home buyers determine whether there are any major defects or system short comings in the house before they buy.
What do we inspect ?
The Buyers Eye inspects all visible and readily accessible areas of the following:
Structural components
Foundation
Foundation Framing of floors, walls, ceilings and roof.
Framing of floors, walls, ceilings and roof.Exterior
Wall covering, flashing and trim.
Wall covering, flashing and trim.Doors
DoorsAttached decks, porches, patios and railings.
Attached decks, porches, patios and railings.Eaves, soffits, and fascia.
Eaves, soffits, and fascia.Landscape likely to affect the building including grade, trees and retaining walls.
Landscape likely to affect the building including grade, trees and retaining walls.Walkways and driveways that lead to dwelling entrances.
Walkways and driveways that lead to dwelling entrances.Roof System- Inspector will walk on roof if safe and accessible
Roof covering
Roof coveringDrainage system
Drainage systemFlashings
FlashingsSkylights, chimneys and vents
Skylights, chimneys and ventsPlumbing
Interior water supply and distribution system including all fixtures and faucets.
Interior water supply and distribution system including all fixtures and faucets.Drain, waste and venting systems
Drain, waste and venting systemsWater heating and venting system
Water heating and venting systemFuel storage and distribution system
Fuel storage and distribution systemDrainage sumps and pumps and discharge piping
Drainage sumps and pumps and discharge pipingElectrical System
Service entrance and grounding
Service entrance and groundingService panels
Service panelsDistribution circuit wiring
Distribution circuit wiringOverload protection components
Overload protection componentsA representative number of lighting fixtures, switches and outlet receptacles.
A representative number of lighting fixtures, switches and outlet receptacles.Heating and Cooling System
Installed heating and cooling equipment
Installed heating and cooling equipmentReadily accessible vent system
Readily accessible vent systemInterior
Walls, ceilings and floors
Walls, ceilings and floorsSteps, stairways and railings
Steps, stairways and railingsCountertops
Countertops Garage doors and door operators
Garage doors and door operators Representative number of cabinets, doors and windowsAttics and Crawl Spaces
Insulation and vapor retarders
Insulation and vapor retardersVentilation in upper and lower roof.
Ventilation in upper and lower roof.
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