What's Inspected During A Home Inspection

A Structural Home Inspection Includes:

Exterior

• Lot grading, driveway condition, walkway condtion.
• Foundation, including type and condition of foundation.
• Siding and windows, including type and condition, fascia, soffit and all trim.
• Service entrance, including type and condition of entrance mast, service, meter.
• Exterior wiring, including testing GFCI outlets
• Porches and decks, including substructure where access is available.
• Roof, including roof covering, condition and ventilation

Interior

• General interior includes flooring, wall, and ceiling type and condition
• Testing a representative number of outlets
• Testing a representative number of windows for proper function
• Kitchens and baths for plumbing leaks, electrical safety systems and general condition
• Stairways and railings and general safety concerns.

 Basement

• Foundation type noteBasement and checked for deficiencies
• Floor substructure, piers and support posts
• Electrical system
• Plumbing 

Mechanicals

• Heating and distribution system
• Hot water heater
• Electrical panel and all visible wiring
• All visible plumbing

Attic

• Roof substructure, sheeting, insulation, ventilation
• Wiring
• Insulation