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All
SAFETY concerns will be brought to
your immediate attention.
Please
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Attic:
Roof
Sheathing, Roof Framing, Insulation, Plumbing, Chimneys,
Ventilation, Roof Penetrations, Ducting, Electrical Wiring
Electrical:
Service
Equipment, Wiring, Sub Panels, Light Fixtures, Ceiling Fans,
Switches & Receptacles, GFCI & AFCI Breakers
Exterior:
Foundation,
Siding and Trim, Attached Decks & Porches, Soffit and
Fascia, Flashing, Windows & Doors, Driveways and Entrance
Walkways, Grading Around the House
Garage:
Floor, Walls, Ceilings, Vehicle Doors and Automatic Door Openers
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
Interior:
Walls,
Floors, Ceilings, Windows and Doors, Fireplaces, Stairways
Appliances
(Required in Texas):
Oven, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range, Vent Hood, Microwave
Plumbing:
Water
Heater, Water Supply Piping, Hose Bibs, Waste and Vent Piping,
Fixtures, Toilets, Sinks, Showers and Tubs
Roof:
Roof
Covering*, Flashings, Skylights, Chimneys, Roof
Penetrations, Ventilation,
Guttering
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As per the manufacturer's warranty requirements, we do not
conduct invasive examinations of the roof covering by
breaking the shingle adhesive seals to
inspect shingle nailing schedules.
A licensed roofing contractor should be contacted if that is a
concern.
Helpful
Hints
Prerequisites
for a home inspection:
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The
home and owner should be set-up for an inspection.
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Access
to all areas of the home to be inspected. Attics, electric
panels, crawl spaces, heaters, A/C’s, water heaters, and
garages etc.
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All
utilities should be turned on.
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All
appliances and HVAC systems should be ready to operate. Pilot
lights lit.
A/C unit should have power to it for at least 24 hours
prior to an inspection.
Common
Misconceptions About Home Inspections:
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Clients
need to understand that there are limitations to any home
inspection. As
hard as we try we cannot see through walls, see under the
flooring, see under the ground, predict what will happen in
the future, or tell you how long something will last. Home
inspections are a visual evaluation of the home,
lasting only a few hours, and are not intended to be
technically exhaustive.
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Inspections
are not building code compliance tests.
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The
home inspection process is different from a home appraisal.
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Home
inspections are not an extensive evaluation of any biological
or environmental hazards.
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