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Areas of Inspection:
Foundation; Structure, and
Crawl Spaces:
Inspection of the foundation, and
construction and ventilation, insulation and
condition of attics, and under house crawl
spaces, looking for cracks, water and insect
damage. Damage /Rot is evaluated for
structural significance.
Exterior Systems:
House Exterior surfaces and construction.
Walls, doors, windows, stairs and railings,
porches, patios, chimneys, sparkscreens and
raincaps, Carports, Garages, Sidewalks and
driveways, and their grading and drainage.
Roofs:
Their conditions, penetrations, flashing,
construction and drainage, insulations, and
ventilations. Inspecting for damage,
signs of water incursion, need for repair,.
Plumbing:
Water and Gas. Inspection of Main and Supply
systems, components and disconnects Drainage
and waste and cleanouts, Modad systems. All
faucets, toilets, tubs, spas, showers, sinks
and spray wands, for operation, overflow
protections, and Functional Flow, and
natural gas and propane systems.
Identifying possible
Polybutylene plumbing.
Electrical:
Inspect Service type and conditions, Main
panels, Distribution panels, disconnects,
Grounding and bonding, outlets and switches,
Inspecting for needs for repair, safety
concerns; such as comparison of wire ga.
size to ampacity of overprotection devices
for correct sizes. (a potential fire hazard
if improper), hot/neutral reverse outlets,
aluminum branch circuit wiring, possible
recalls, and many other concerns.
Includes operation of ALL GFCI’s, and AFCI”s.
Water Heaters:
Inspect units and burner compartments and
ventings for proper installations, Tpr
valves and drains, and overflow protection,
bonding and safety concerns.
Heating, Fireplaces, and
Dryer venting, An
evaluation of accessible burner flames and
compartments, Flues, venting, need for
maintenance or repair, Dampers, walls,
panels and doors, proper installations
/safety of components.
Interior systems:
Report on the condition of interior floors,
doors, walls, ceilings, closets, stairs, and
Fire safety, smoke and CO alarms.
Possible Chinese
drywall.
Kitchens and Appliances:
The condition of the cabinetry, counters,
pantries, stoves and ovens and their
venting, trash compactors, disposals,
dishwashers.
Interior Air Handlers:
AC interior components including
Thermostats, filters, distribution, overflow
protections, temperature differential, and
needs for repair.
Not all Inspectors have a Universal
HVAC refrigerant handlers license from the
EPA to handle all AC refrigerants. I do.
Exterior Condensers:
Their installation, condition and operation.
Pads, lines, disconnects and protection
devices.
* Limitations
and exclusions apply to warranty. |
