Professional and competent home inspectors are fully trained in the proper operation of all common home systems. These systems generally include:
Structural Components:
Foundations, floors and walls.
Exterior Components: Siding paint, windows, decks, garage doors, etc.
Roofing: Coverings, flashings, chimneys, etc.
Plumbing: Piping, fixtures, faucets, water heating and fuel storage systems, etc.
Electrical: Wiring, main service panels, conductors, switches, receptacles, etc.
Heating: Equipment, safety controls, distribution systems, chimneys, etc.
Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps: Cooling and air-handling equipment controls and ducting, etc.
Interior: Partitions, ceilings, floors, railings, doors and windows, etc.
Insulation and Ventilation: Attics, walls, floors, foundations, kitchen and bathrooms, etc.
Other Systems
Additional fees can apply to inspect these systems:
Swimming Pool/Spa
Special Inspection Services
Additional fees usually apply for these inspection services:
Termite and Pest Inspections
Mold Sampling/Survey
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Testing
Radon Testing
Septic System Inspection
Water Well Inspection
Water Testing
Other Types of Inspections
There are many other types of property inspections offered by home inspectors, depending on your needs:
Commercial Inspections
Pre-Listing Inspections
Pre-Purchase Inspections
New Construction Inspections
HUD/FHA Inspections
Multiunit Inspections
Annual Maintenance Checkup
Home Inspectors should present the customer with a clearly written, typed or printed home inspection report, which must conform to the accepted standards of practice for the state the inspection is performed in or the standards of practice of the association that the home inspector belongs to. You can view our sample inspection report to review how your home systems are evaluated.
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