Homewise Thorough Home Inspection

“Inspected Once . . . Inspected Right” is more than just a slogan for us. Listed here are items covered on our complete home inspection. This thorough inspection provides peace of mind for buyers, and provides valuable knowledge of the home if provided for the sellers.

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Our complete inspection includes the following:

General structural

• Foundation
• Retaining walls (general condition)
• Anchor bolts
• Basement floor, walls ceiling or sub floor
• Columns or pilasters
• Basement stairs
• Sump pump
• Crawl spaces (if accessible)
• Exterior covering
• Exterior windows and doors
• Storm Doors and screens
• Garage doors
• Entry door hardware and fit
• Weather-stripping
• Gutters and downspouts
• Drainage, General slope of the lot
• Interior walls, and ceiling
• Interior doors and cabinets
• Interior door hardware and fit
• Door-stops
• Window operation and fit
• Window latches
• Floor covering including carpet
• Exterior electrical service
• Electrical panels, breakers
• Electrical outlets
• GFCI compliance
• Electrical switches and timers
• Light fixtures
• Fans
• Exterior and garage electrical outlets
• Bathroom fixtures, stools and sinks
• Bathroom tubs and showers
• Vent stack
• Vanities lights and fans
• Bathroom windows
• Bathroom Faucets and drains
• Main water line and shut-off
• Supply lines
• Furnace and operation/distribution
  • Testing for deadly carbon monoxide and natural and propane gas leakage.
• Furnace filter
• Air conditioner, including humidifier if installed
• AC coolant lines and wiring
• Water heater
• Water heater venting
• Fireplace damper
• Chimney (exterior)
• Roof covering
• Roof structure
• Roof (evidence of moisture)
• Flashings
• Vents
• Soffit and Fascia
• Drip edge
• Attic (if accessible)
• Insulation / Ventilation
• Porches and Deck condition
• Hand-rails
• Balusters
• Steps and stairs
• Doorbells
• Smoke detectors (visual only)
• Flooring, tile, vinyl, wood
• Counter tops
• Kitchen Cabinets, doors, hinges, pulls
• Disposal (wiring, operational check)
• All traps and drains
• Oven (operational check)
• Range or cook-top (operational check)
• Refrigerator (operational check)
• Microwave (operational check)