Primary Home Inspection Overview
A thorough inspection of the home you are about to purchase includes, but is not limited to:
Exterior
- Sheathing
- Flashing
- Trim
- Exterior Doors
- Attached Decking
- Balconies
- Stoops/Steps/Porches and All Associated Railings
- Eaves/Soffits/Fascias
- Grading/Surface Water Drainage
Foundation
- Foundation Walls
- Basement
- Crawlspace
- Slab
- Structural Components
Roofing System
- Roof Covering
- Flashing
- Skylights
- Chimneys
- Other Penetrations
Plumbing System
- Water Supply
- Drainage and Waste Systems, Clogged Pipes, Sewage Flow
- Distribution Systems – Fixtures and Faucets
- Water Pressure and Flow
- Leaks and Drips
- Drain Fixtures
- Water Heater, Vents, Fixes, and Relief Valves
Electrical System
- Service Drop
- Service Entrance Conductors, Cables, and Raceways
- Service Equipment and Main Disconnects
- Service Grounding
- Interior Components of Service Equipment and Sub Panels
- Overcurrent Protection Devices
- Lighting Fixtures
- Switches
- Receptacles
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Functionality and Venting
Interior
- Walls
- Ceilings
- Floors
- Stairs and Railings
- Countertops
- Installed Cabinetry
- Windows
- Doors
- Garage Doors and Door Operating Systems
- Fireplace, Flue, and Chimney
- Insulation and Ventilation
Additional Services/Testing
- Radon
- Well Water
- Septic
- Termites
If you have any questions regarding the above inspection services, or you would like to schedule an appointment, be sure to contact Primary Home Inspections today!