Inspection Overview
A home cannot fail an inspection. A professional ASHI home inspection
gives you an independent, unbiased view of any problems and their
solutions, so that you will have all the facts you need to make a
sound, informed decision.
Depending on the size and condition of the home, a thorough home inspection should take no more than four hours, usually between three and four hours. Ideally, you will accompany me during the inspection, so you will have a better understanding of issues we might find and learn how to operate your home, electrical, water, gas shut off’s and various other bits of information.
I take my inspection reports seriously. Every inspection is a complete and thorough analysis of all the major systems and components in the home. The report includes a clear description of what we've found with any problem areas noted, so you can easily identify them. I am also available for telephone consultation after your inspection.
A thorough home inspection will include the following:
| ~ Roof (shingles,
flashings, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights,
downspouts, and other visible roof related items)
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~ Attics (insulation, ventilation, rafters, joists and collar ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items) |
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~ Plumbing and Fixtures (water pressure, water
distribution system, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers and
toilets, sanitary system, and other plumbing system components) |
~ Interior (floors and ceilings, walls, stairs (if
applicable) and banisters, finishes, sinks, cabinets, shelving,
built-in appliances, smoke detectors and safety-related items, and
other visible interior-related components) |
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~ Heating and Cooling Systems (furnace, air cleaning parts,
ductwork, air conditioner and lines, and other visible related HVAC components) |
~ Electrical Systems (service entry and clearances,
service panel, switches and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes,
grounding system, and other related electrical components) |
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~ Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation (insulation, ventilation, posts, vapor barriers, utility attachment, structural items, floors and walls, and columns) |
~ Exterior (siding materials, attachments, windows, doors,
sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and other visible exterior
related components)
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