What's included in a home inspection?

The best reason for having a home inspection performed is to be well-informed regarding the condition of the property, enabling you to make an educated purchase decision.

The following are some of items that are inspected for material defects that affect the value or safety of the home:

Structural
Basement • Foundation • Slab • Walls/Trim • Chimney

Roof
Shingles or other covering • Flashing • Gutters and downspouts • Skylights • Vents • Attic

Exterior
Yard • Sidewalk and steps • Porch/Deck • Driveway • Patio and Cover • Fence/Gate • Grading • Retaining wall • Landscape • Outside stairs

Interior
Structure • Floors • Walls • Doors/Windows • Ceilings • Stairs and railings • Security Bars • Smoke detector placement • Laundry provisions

Fireplaces
Firebox • Flues and dampers • Solid fuel and gas burning devices

Kitchen
Appliances • Ventilation • Flooring • Cabinets • Counters

Bathroom
Sink • Tub/Shower • Toilet • Ventilation • Electric Heater

Electrical
Main panel • Sub panel • Electrical service • Conductors • Outlets and switches

Plumbing
Supply and waste lines • Hose bibs • Fuel system • Water heater

Air Conditioning
System type • Refrigerant lines • Condensate drainage • Energy sources and connections

Heating
Description of heating system • System condition • Vents, ducts, and air supply • Burners • Controls

Garage
Roof • Floor • Doors • Automatic opener • Ventilation