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What Is A Home Inspection?
- A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive, visual assessment of the current condition of a home and it's major components.
- It focuses on the performance of the home rather than cosmetic or code issues. It is usually done in conjunction with a real estate transaction or as a builders 1 - year warranty inspection but it can be done anytime.
- It is intended to identify those items which are significantly deficient, near the end of their useful life or are hazardous. The findings are presented in a written report with photos and descriptions.
- It is NOT a warranty or insurance.
Major Areas Inspected During a General Home Inspection
Detailed List of Areas Inspected
Optional Systems Inspected
What Matters Most
Most of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations and minor imperfections. These are nice to know about. However, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories:
Anything in these categories should be addressed. Often a serious problem can be corrected inexpensively to protect both life and property (especially Things that lead to major defects and Safety hazards).
- Structural
- Mechanical (HVAC)
- Plumbing
- Electrical
Detailed List of Areas Inspected
- Appliance
- Attic
- Ceilings
- Doors
- Drainage
- Ducts & Vents
- Electrical
- Floors
- Foundation
- Garage Door
- Grading & Drainage
- Heating & Air Conditioning
- Plumbing
- Porches & Driveway
- Roof Covering
- Sidewalks
- Structural
- Walls Exterior
- Walls Interior
- Water Heater
- Windows
Optional Systems Inspected
- Sprinkler Systems
What Matters Most
Most of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations and minor imperfections. These are nice to know about. However, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories:
- Major defects. An example of this would be a structural failure.
- Things that lead to major defects. A small roof-flashing leak, for example.
- Things that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy or insure the home.
- Safety hazards, such as an exposed, live buss bar at the electric panel or missing smoke detectors.
Anything in these categories should be addressed. Often a serious problem can be corrected inexpensively to protect both life and property (especially Things that lead to major defects and Safety hazards).