What We Do During an Inspection

A thorough home inspection is a top-to-bottom, inside-and-out evaluation of the property's visible and accessible components. Here is exactly what we examine during our time on-site:

Structural Inspection: We evaluate the home’s skeletal backbone, examining the foundation, basement, crawlspaces, floor framing, walls, and roof structure for signs of sagging, shifting, or water damage.

 

Exterior & Roofing: We inspect the roof coverings, flashings, gutters, downspouts, siding, trim, and the immediate grading around the foundation to ensure water is draining away from the home properly.

 

Plumbing Systems: Our team tests interior water supply and distribution systems, fixtures, faucets, functional drainage, water heating equipment, and fuel storage systems.

 

Electrical Systems: We check the service entrance wires, main panels, subpanels, grounding, a representative number of interior outlets/switches, and the operation of GFCI/AFCI breakers.

 

Heating & Cooling (HVAC): We run the furnace, heat pump, or central air conditioning (weather permitting) to verify proper operation, and inspect visible ductwork, vents,

 

Interior Elements: We look closely at walls, ceilings, floors, steps, stairways, railings, and a representative number of doors and windows to catch any hidden settlement or cosmetic red flags.

 

Insulation & Ventilation: We verify adequate insulation levels in the attic and crawlspaces, checking that ventilation systems (like bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans) are venting completely outside.

 

The Precise Inspections Promise: We inspect every home as if our own family were moving in. You will walk away from our inspection with a clear, objective understanding of the property's current condition and the confidence to take your next steps.