Pre-Purchase Home Inspection
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Our pre-purchase home inspection is a general "top-to-bottom" evaluation of the house structure and the major systems and components, such as the roof, electrical system, plumbing system, and air conditioning system.
On the surface a home may appear to be in good shape, but our experience from inspecting both new and older homes tells us that structural issues, electrical defects, and other significant problems are prevalent and that minor deficiencies generally affect all properties. Also, major maintenance and repair costs - such as the need for replacement of the roof or air conditioning system -- may be a near term or immediate concern.
Our intent is to provide you with the facts concerning the real condition of the home so that you may proceed with knowledge and confidence. With this information you can go about getting any deficiencies taken care of on your own, determine whether proceeding with the purchase of the home is prudent, or perhaps use this knowledge to negotiate the terms of your home purchase.
What's Inspected?
A partial listing of what's inspected during our home inspection service:
| Roof | roof covering (shingles, tiles, etc.), flashing and sealing materials, skylights, chimneys, roof penetrations, ventilation, guttering Click here to see sample photos |
| Structural | roof framing and sheathing, wall and floor structures, foundations attached structures (porches, decks, etc.) Click here to see sample photos |
| Exterior and grounds | siding and trim, soffit and fascia, flashing, windows & doors, driveways and entrance walkways, grading of the ground around the house Click here to see sample photos |
| Electrical | service equipment, general circuit wiring, distribution panels, disconnect panels, light fixtures, ceiling fans, switches & receptacle outlets, GFCI and AFCI breakers |
| Heat & A/C | air conditioning and heat pump equipment, electrical supply, air handler and furnace equipment, condenser and evaporator coils, condensate drain, supply and return ducting |
| Plumbing | water heater, water supply piping, hose bibs, waste and vent piping, fixtures, toilets, sinks, showers and tubs |
| Appliances | oven, dishwasher, garbage disposal, range, vent hood, microwave |
| Interior | walls, floors, ceilings, windows and doors, fireplaces, stairways |
| Garage | floor, walls, ceilings, vehicle doors and automatic door openers |
| Swimming pool | pool interior finish, decking, visible circulation piping, electrical, basic equipment, screen enclosure |
| Lawn sprinkler system | electrical, visible piping and sprinklers, basic operation |
The above is just a partial listing - 100's of items are observed during the course of our standard home inspection.
