Your home inspection will be performed in accordance with the InterNACHI Standards of Practice and will include an evaluation and description of:

Structural Components

The structural components including foundation and framing. The floor wall and ceiling structure, the under-floor crawl space, the roof structure and the attic.

Exterior

The exterior wall covering, flashing and trim. All exterior doors, attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings. The eaves, soffits, and fascias where accessible from the ground level. The vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls on the property when any of these are likely to adversely affect the building. Walkways, patios, and driveways leading to dwelling entrances.

Roof System

The roof covering, the roof drainage systems, the flashing, the skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations.

Plumbing System

The interior water supply and distribution systems including all fixtures and faucets. The drain, waste and vent systems including all fixtures. The water heating equipment, the vent systems, flues, and chimneys. The fuel storage and fuel distribution systems. The drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping.

Electrical System

The service drop. The service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways. The service equipment and main disconnects. The service grounding. The interior components of service panels and sub panels. The conductors. The over current protection devices. A representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles. The ground fault circuit interrupters.

Heating System

The installed heating equipment. The vent systems, flues, and chimneys.

Air Conditioning Systems

The installed central and through-wall cooling equipment.

Interior

The walls, ceilings, and floors. The steps, stairways, and railings. The countertops and a representative number of installed cabinets. A representative number of doors and windows. Garage doors and garage door operators.

Insulation and Ventilation

The insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces. The ventilation of attics and foundation areas. The mechanical ventilation systems. Describe the insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces, the absence of insulation in unfinished spaces at conditioned surfaces.

Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances

The system components, the vent systems, flues, and chimneys.