Full Home Inspection Process
(average inspection time is 3 - 4 hours, depending on the size, age and general condition of the property)

During a property inspection, items inspected will include but are not limited to:

Foundations - Basements - Under-Floor Areas

• Foundation and other support components
  
• Under-floor ventilation
  
• Location of under-floor access opening(s)
  
• Wood separation from soil
  
• Presence of drainage systems or sump pumps within foundation footprint
  
• Presence or absence of seismic anchoring and bracing components
  

Exteriors

• Surface grade, hardscaping and drainage within six feet of the inspected building or associate
  primary parking structure
  
• Wall cladding, veneers, flashing, trim, eaves, soffits and fascias
  
• Exterior portions of a representative sampling of doors and windows
  
• Attached decks, porches, balconies, stairs, columns, walkways, guard-rails and handrails

Roof Coverings

• Roof coverings
  
• Flashing, vents, skylights and other penetrations
  
• Roof drainage systems

Attic Areas and Roof Framing

• Framing and sheathing
  
• Access opening(s) and accessibility
  
• Insulation material(s)
  
• Ventilation

Plumbing

• Supply, waste, and vent piping
  
• Fixtures, faucets and drains
  
• Water heating equipment, including combustion air, venting, connections, energy sources,
  seismic bracing, and temperature-pressure relief valves
  
• Functional flow of water supply and functional drainage at fixtures
  
• Gas piping and connectors
  
• Cross-connections

Electrical Systems

• Service conductors, equipment, and capacity
  
• Panels and overcurrent protection devices
  
• Service and equipment grounding
  
• Wiring types and methods
  
• A representative sampling of switches, receptacles, and light fixtures
  
• Ground-fault circuit-interrupters

Heating Systems

• Heating equipment and operation using normal user controls
  
• Venting systems
  
• Combustion and ventilating air
  
• Energy source and connections
  
• Heating distribution system(s) including a representative sampling of ducting, duct insulation outlets, radiators, piping systems and valves

Central Cooling Systems

• Cooling equipment and operation using normal user controls
  
• Cooling distribution system(s) including a representative sampling of ducting, duct insulation,
  outlets, piping systems and valves
  
• Energy source and connections
  
• Condensate drains

Fireplaces and Chimneys

• Chimneys, flues, dampers and associated components
  
• Fireboxes, hearth extensions and permanently installed accessory components
  
• Manufactured solid-fuel or gas-burning appliances

Building Interior

• Walls, ceilings and floors
  
• Security bars, ventilation components, and a representative sampling of doors and windows
  
• Stairs, handrails, and guardrails
  
• Permanently installed cabinet and countertop surfaces
  
• Safety glazing in locations subject to human impact

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