Pre-Purchase Home Inspection cover the evaluations of conditions of the properties through visual observations. The overall measurements are done quantitatively and qualitatively through various methods of measurement.
Pre-Purchase Home Inspection (over 80 items and 400 points!)
Exterior:
- roofs,
- roof vents,
- flashing
- trims eaves,
- soffits,
- fascia,
- skylight,
- chimney and other roof penetrations gutters,
- downpouts and extensions grading and drainage,
- retaining walls,
- decks,
- stoops,
- steps,
- porches,
- patios and railings,
- fences,
- gates and barriers,
- driveways,
- paths and walkways,
- meters and shut-off valves,
- exterior walls & sidings,
- exterior doors and windows
Interior:
- Garage, including motorized garage doors (safety sensors and openers), and/or carport,
- Structure (foundation, framing, interior walls, staircases, railings)
- Basement and crawlspaces
- Water penetration and foundation movement
- Attic
- Fireplaces
Electrical system:
- service lines
- meter box
- main disconnect
- service amperage
- electrical panel
- breakers or fuses
- grounding and bonding
GFCI and AFCI
- Plumbing system, fixtures and faucets
- Drainage system (including drainage sump pumps with accessible floats)
- Ventilation and exhaust systems
- Heating and air conditioning systems
- Fireplace, damper door and hearth
- Wood or gas stove
- Water heating system
- Laundry room
- Kitchen
- Bathrooms
- And all other interior rooms, hallways, etc.
- Built-in appliances
- Additional items and systems unique to a particular house can also be inspected.