General Home Inspection Checklist Items

ü = Struc= tural Elements= .=
Constructi= on of walls, ceilings, floors, roof and foundation.

ü = Exter= ior Evaluation.
Wall cover= ing, landscaping, grading, elevation, drainage, driveways, fences, sidewalks, fascia, trim, doors, windows, lights and exterior receptacles.

ü = Roof = and Attic.
Framing, ventilation, type of roof construction, flashing and gutters. It does not include a guarantee of roof condition nor a roof certification.<= /span>

ü = Plumb= ing.=
Identifica= tion of pipe materials used for potable, drain, waste and vent pipes. including condition. Toilets, showers, sinks, faucets and traps. It does not include a sewer inspection.

ü = Syste= ms and Components.
Water heaters, furnaces, air conditioning, duct work, chimney, fireplace and sprinklers.

ü = Elect= rical.=
Main panel= , circuit breakers, types of wiring, grounding, exhaust fans, receptacles, ceiling fa= ns and light fixtures.

ü = Appli= ances.=
Dishwasher, range and oven, built-in microwaves, garbage disposal and, yes, even smoke detectors.

ü = Garage<= /span>.=
Slab, wall= s, ceiling, vents, entry, firewall, garage door, openers, lights, receptacles, exterior, windows and roof.

Home Inspection Checklist Of Items Needing Service

= Our Home inspection reports do not describe the condition of every component if it's= in excellent shape, but should note every item that is defective or needing service. The serious problems are

Ø Health and safety issues

Ø Roofs with a short life expectancy

Ø Furnace / A/C malfunctions

Ø Foundation deficiencies

Ø Moisture / drainage issues

Home Inspection Checklist Of Items Sellers Should Fix

v If you have a choice, it is smarter to hire your= own contractors and supervise your repairs. Before issuing a formal request for repair, consider the seller’s incentive to hire the cheapest contract= or and to replace appliances with the least expensive brands.

v Although home inspectors are reluctant to and, in many cases, refuse to disclose repair costs, call a contractor to determine= the scope and expense to fix minor problems yourself. No home is perfect. Every home will have issues on a home inspection, even new homes.

v A repair issue that will be a deal breaker for a= first time home buyer, ca= using the buyer to cancel the contract, will not faze a home buyer versed in home repair. Talk to your agent, family, friends, and call a few contractors to discuss which types of defects are minor. Perhaps a simple solution is available such as replacing a $1.99 receptacle, which can resolve many outl= et problems.

v Pat yourself on the back, too, for getting a home inspection. Some buyers feel = a home inspection is unnecessary, especially if they are buying new construction.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> If a light switch doesn’t wo= rk or the air conditioner blows -out hot air, those are problems you can see and test. The problems that aren’t readily identifiable to you such as co= de violations, a furnace that leaks carbon monoxide or a falling chimney, are = the types of defects a home inspector could identify in a new home. Builders= 217; contractors make mistakes, too.

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