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What We Inspect

What is inspected during your home inspection:

exterior wall covering, flashing and trim.
exterior doors.
attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings.
eaves, soffits, and fascias where accessible from the ground level.
vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls on the property when any of these are likely to adversely affect the building.
walkways, patios, and driveways leading to dwelling entrances.
roof covering, roof drainage systems, roof flashings.
skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations.
structural components including foundation and framing. Probing of a representative number of visible structural components where deterioration is suspected or where clear indications of possible deterioration exist.
interior water supply and distribution systems including all fixtures and faucets.
drain, waste and vent systems including all fixtures.
water heating equipment.
vent systems, flues, and chimneys.
fuel storage and fuel distribution systems.
drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping.
electrical service drop.
electrical service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways.
electrical service equipment and main disconnects.
electrical service grounding.
interior components of electrical service panels and sub panels.
electrical overcurrent protection devices.
a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles.
ground fault circuit interrupters.
installed heating equipment.
heating vent systems, flues, and chimneys.
installed central and through-wall cooling equipment.
interior walls, ceilings, and floors.
steps, stairways, and railings.
countertops and a representative number of installed cabinets.
a representative number of doors and windows.
garage doors and garage door operators.
insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces.
ventilation of attics and foundation areas.
mechanical ventilation systems.
fireplace system components.

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