A Full Home Inspection is a thorough and methodical visual inspection of a home's structural, mechanical and safety components and systems, and a written report of the observed conditions. A Full Home Inspection includes a Pest a Wood Rot Inspection,(see below). The report includes a description of the observed conditions along with photos of most deficiencies that are reported on. The inspection includes the foundation, framing, roofing, exterior finishes, exterior water control systems and drainage, doors and windows, interior finishes, insulation and thermal barriers, porches, decks, stairs and rails, safety alarms, plumbing and water heating, heating and air conditioning, electrical service and distribution, ventilation systems, kitchen appliances, and garage systems.
An inspection normally takes about two and a half to three hours on site. We typically use a tablet computer for the inspection with a comprehensive and detailed report generating program. Photos of defects are included and incorporated into the text. Reports are normally e-mailed the same day as the inspection was performed. A hard copy can be mailed if needed. Follow-up phone calls for further information and clarification are encouraged.
Full Home Inspections Include the Following Areas:
Foundations & Basement
- Foundation Walls
- Water Penetrations
- Headers
- Sills
- Sub Floors
- Bulkheads
- Basement Floors
- Load-Bearing Girders
- Support Columns
- Floor Joists
- Exterior Doors
- Sump Pumps
Heating Systems
- Boilers & Furnaces
- Heat Exchangers
- Circulator Pumps
- Zone Valves
- Exposed Sheet Metal Flues
- Gages
- Pipes
- Electric Convectors
- Cast-Iron Radiators
- Humidifiers
- Apartment Heaters
- Heat Ducts
- Electronic Air Filters
- Adjoining Non-Combustible Surfaces
- Fire Box Liners
- Water Feeds
- Stoves (Gas & Gas Log)
Plumbing Systems
- Plumbing Connections
- Waste Lines
- Interior Well Pumps
- Drainage Ejector Pumps
- Exhaust Fans
- Utility Tubs
- Bathtubs
- Stall Showers
- Bath Sinks
- Supply Lines
- Evidence of Corrosion
- Toilets
- Kitchen Sinks
- Bar Sinks
- Vent Stacks
- Bathtub/Shower Combinations
- Washer/Dryer Connections
- Bathroom Electrical Fixtures
- Exposed Water Storage Tanks
Electrical Systems
- Emergency Cut-off Switches
- Size of Electrical Services
- Ground-Fault Interrupters
- Wiring to Central Heating Systems
- Wiring to Sump Pumps
- Junction Box Covers
- Service Panel Boxes
- Interior House Wiring
- Interior House Fans
- Doorbells or Chimes
- Built-in Vacuum Systems
- Main Service Cables Attached to House
- Breaker Switches & Fuse Installations
- Wiring to Central Cooling Systems
Interior & Exterior Surfaces
- Exterior Siding & Trim
- Floor Surfaces
- Fireplaces
- Visible Chimneys
- Wall & Ceiling
- Wood/Coal Stoves
- Doors
- Windows,Screens, & Storms
- Surface of Tub & Shower
Roof & Attic
- Structural Supports
- Rafters
- Cricket Roofing
- Valleys
- Chimneys
- Attic Ventilation
- Interior Halls
- U.F.F.I (Identified)
- Exhaust Fans
- Roof Sheathing
- Skylights
- Attic Insulation
- Exposed Gutters & Diverters
- Flashings
- Evidence of Water Penetration
Garages
- Walls & Ceilings
- Doors
- Windows
- Roof Surfaces
- Foundations
- Fire Coding
- Electric Door Openers
- Structural Members
Exterior Grounds
- Patios
- Retaining Walls
- Walks & Driveways
- Carports
- Fencing
- Grading, Drainage, & Slope at Foundation