Roof

• Roof; roof covering material, flashings/penetrations, skylights, gutters and downspouts

Exterior (grounds, roof, chimney, doors, windows)

• Exterior doors
• Windows
• Chimney, spark arrestor, and cap
• Grounds; gates, drainage, landscaping, driveway, sidewalks
• Decks, patios, porches, balconies, and related covers
• Stairs, handrails, guardrails
• Wall surface and related components
• Eaves, Soffits and Fascia

Basement, Foundation, Structure and Crawlspace

• Accessibility 
• Floor framing structure
• Wood separation from soil
• Floor insulation
• Appropriate ventilation
• Foundation condition
• Foundation anchoring and cripple walls
• Basement; exterior door, windows, stairs, and associated areas

Heating

• Description
• Heating equipment condition and proper operation
• Energy source and connections
• Air filter
• Combustion air
• Exhaust flue

Air Conditioning

• Description
• Cooling equipment condition and proper operation
• Energy source and connections
• Air filter

Plumbing System

• Water supply service/ main
• Main shutoff valve location
• Water supply lines and related components
• Drain lines, waste lines, and vent lines
• Fuel gas lines and related components
• Faucets, fixtures, and hose bibs
• Water supply functional flow and proper drainage

Water Heater

• Description
• Exhaust flue
• Combustion air
• Electrical
• Emergency drain pan
• Temperature and Pressure Relief valve and drain line

Electrical System

• Service Entrance Conductor (S.E.C.) and related components
• Main and sub electrical panels and related components
• Wiring, Conduit, and related components
• Receptacles, switches, lighting, and related components
• Exterior electrical components
• Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors

Fireplace

• Fireplace and Chimney
• Fireplace condition and proper operation
• Damper operation
• Hearth extension, condition and appropriate size

Interior (Bathrooms, laundry, kitchen, interior doors, walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, handrails, guardrails)

• Fireplace and Chimney
• Fireplace condition and proper operation
• Damper operation
• Hearth extension, condition and appropriate size
• Bathrooms; counters, cabinets, floors, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, and ventilation
• Laundry; utility source, dryer duct
• Kitchen; Counters, cabinets, sinks, garbage disposal, dishwasher, range/cooktop, Exhaust hood, trash compactor, and microwave
• Interior doors
• Windows and skylights
• Walls, ceilings, floors
• Stairs, handrails, guardrails

Attic, Interior Roof

• Roof framing structure
• Ceiling insulation
• Appropriate ventilation
• Vent screens
• Exhaust ducts
• Accessibility, size of attic hatch
• Attic fan

Garage, Carport

• Attached garage-house door and related components
• Exterior door
• Vehicle door, automatic opener, and safety reverse mechanism
• Interior, walls, ceiling, floor
• Appropriate fire separation
• Detached garage, carport structure
• Detached garage exterior
• Detached garage roof

DISCLAIMER:

All results will vary depending on the type of structure, accessibility of areas and components, and condition of the equipment at the time of the inspection. The following comments and/ or deficiencies may or may not pertain to your structure. The home inspection will be completed within the InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors) Standards of Practice. This document is not legally binding and shall not be referred to as a checklist for your home inspection.

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