Residential Inspections

WHAT WE INSPECT:

THE GROUNDS

  • Site Grading
  • Site Drainage
  • Walkways
  • Driveways
  • Trees
  • Vegetation
  • Fencing

THE GARAGE / CARPORT

  • Garage / Carport Structure
  • Garage Overhead Door
  • Garage Firewall Protection
  • Evidence of Moisture in the Garage

THE EXTERIOR

  • Exterior Wall Cladding
  • Exterior Trim
  • Exterior Caulking
  • Entryways
    • Exterior Landings
    • Exterior Decks
    • Exterior Ramps
    • Exterior Stairs & Railings
    • Exterior Balconies
    • Exterior Doors
      • Exterior Door Frames
      • Exterior Door Trim
      • Exterior Door Hardware
      • Exterior Door Weatherstripping
  • Exterior Windows
  • Evidence of Moisture on the Exterior

THE ROOF

  • Roof Type
    • Pitched Roof
    • Flat Roof
  • Roof Covering
  • Roof Flashings
  • Roof Penetrations
  • Roof Drainage
    • Gutters
    • Downspouts
  • Evidence of Moisture along the Roof

THE ROOF STRUCTURE & ATTIC

  • Roof Structure
  • Roof Sheathing
  • Ceiling Structure
  • Attic Ventilation
  • Attic Insulation
  • Evidence of Moisture in Attic & under the Roof.

THE INTERIOR

  • Interior Walls
  • Interior Ceilings
  • Interior Floors
  • Interior Trim
  • Interior Finishes
  • Windows & Skylights
  • Interior Doors
    • Interior Door Frames
    • Interior Door Trim
    • Interior Door Hardware
  • Interior Stairs & Railings
  • Interior Cabinets
    • Kitchen Cabinets
    • Butler Pantry Cabinets
    • Bathroom Cabinets
    • Laundry Cabinets
    • Wet Bar Cabinets
    • Built-ins Cabinets
  • Interior Countertops &/or Sinktops
    • Kitchen Countertop &/or Sinktops
    • Butler Pantry Countertop &/or Sinktops
    • Bathroom Countertop &/or Sinktops
    • Laundry Countertop &/or Sinktops
    • Wet Bar Countertop &/or Sinktops
    • Built-ins Countertop &/or Sinktops
  • Interior Caulking
    • Kitchen Caulking
    • Butler Pantry Caulking
    • Bathroom Caulking
    • Laundry Caulking
    • Wet Bar Caulking
    • Other Caulking
  • Detectors
    • Smoke Detectors
    • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Interior Ventilation
    • Whole House Ventilation
    • Kitchen Ventilation
    • Bathroom Ventilation
    • Laundry Ventilation
    • Basement Ventilation
    • Other Ventilation
  • Fireplaces
    • Type Fireplace
    • Hearth & Surround
    • Firebox
  • Kitchen Appliances
    • Refrigerators
    • Ranges & Cooktops
    • Ovens
    • Microwaves
    • Dishwashers
    • Disposals
    • Other
  • Laundry Appliances
    • Clothes Washers
    • Clothes Dryers
  • Evidence of Moisture in the Interior

THE STRUCTURAL

  • Foundation Structure
    • Pier
    • Slab on Grade
    • Crawlspace
    • Cellar
    • Basement
  • Foundation Entry & Egress
    • Hatch
    • Bulkhead Stairs
    • Basement Stairs
    • Basement Egress
  • Foundation Drainage
    • Basement Drains
    • Sump Pump
  • Building Structure
  • Evidence of Moisture in and around the Foundation

THE PLUMBING

  • Water Supply
    • Public Service
    • Water Meter
    • Private Well
    • Water Main Shut-off Valve
  • Water Distribution Plumbing
  • Drain & Waste Sewage
    • Public Sewers
    • Private Septic Systems
  • Sewage Exit
  • Drain, Waste & Vent (DWV) Plumbing
  • Water Heaters
    • Age of Water Heater
    • Temperature Pressure Relief Valve (TPRV)
  • Kitchen Plumbing
    • Kitchen Sinks
    • Kitchen Pot Fillers
    • Kitchen Refrigerators
  • Bathroom Plumbing
    • Bathroom Sinks
    • Bathroom Toilets
    • Bathroom Tubs
    • Bathroom Showers
    • Bathroom Bidets
  • Laundry Sinks & Tubs
  • Plumbing Fixtures & Drains
    • Kitchen Faucets & Drains
    • Butler Pantry Faucets & Drains
    • Bathroom Faucets & Drains
    • Laundry Faucets & Drains
    • Wet Bar Faucets & Drains
    • Utility Sink / Tub Faucets & Drains
  • Hose Bibs
    • Garage Hose Bibs
    • Exterior Hose Bibs
  • Ejector Pumps
  • Gas Plumbing
    • Type Gas
    • Gas Meter
    • Gas Main Shut-off Valve
    • Gas Piping

HEATING & COOLING

  • Heating System
    • Furnace
    • Boiler
    • Heat Pump
    • Radiant Heat
    • Electric Heat
    • Wood Stoves
  • Heating System Exhaust Flues
  • Cooling System
    • Split Systems
    • Heat Pumps
    • Compressors
    • Evaporator Coils
    • A/C Line Sets
    • Condensate Lines
  • HVAC Ductwork
    • Supply Ductwork
    • Air Return Ductwork
  • HVAC Radiant Heat Piping
  • HVAC Controls & Accessories
    • Thermostats
    • Zoning
    • UV Lights
    • Air Purification & Filtration
    • Humidifiers
    • Dehumidifiers
    • Air Quality Monitoring

THE ELECTRICAL

  • Electrical Service
  • Electrical Entryway
    • Service Drop
    • Service Lateral
  • Electrical Panels
    • Main Panels
    • Sub-panels
  • Electrical Grounding
    • System Grounding
    • Wiring Grounding
  • Bonding
    • Panel Bonding
    • Water Heater Bonding
    • Gas Piping Bonding
  • Electrical Wiring
    • Interior Electrical Wiring
    • Exterior Electrical Wiring
    • Garage Electrical Wiring
    • Basement Electrical Wiring
  • Outlets, Switches & Fixtures
    • Outlets
    • Switches
    • Fixtures
  • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
    • GFCI Outlets
    • GFCI Breakers
  • Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)
    • AFCI Outlets
    • AFCI Breakers
  • Solar Power Systems
  • Electrical Generators
  • Low Voltage Electrical
    • Doorbells
    • Alarm Systems