What’s included in a home inspection?

A home inspection is a non-biased, professional consulting service used to determine the current condition of the major systems of the home, based on a visual, non-destructive inspection of accessible components. A home inspection is to focus on the performance of the systems that make up a home rather than cosmetic issues and building code. Welcome Home, Home inspections abides by the ASHI Code of Ethics, as well as the ASHI Standards of Practice, which sets forth the minimum requirements for a home inspection. The list below incorporates the ASHI Standards of Practice, and also incorporates part of the Welcome Home list of best practices for a home inspection.

List of inspection items:

• Site conditions: driveways, walkways, steps and handrails, grade and drainage, retaining walls, vegetation

• Exterior: wall covering, eaves, windows, doors, decks, porches

• Roofing: roof covering, flashings, drainage system

• Structural: attics, exposed structural members and framing, foundations, sump pumps, crawlspaces, chimneys

• Plumbing: water heating, water supply lines, waste lines, toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers

• Electrical: service entrance, panels, wiring methods, receptacles, switches, fixtures

• Heating and Air Conditioning: heating equipment, cooling equipment

• Insulation and Ventilation: foundation and attic vapor barriers, insulation, venting, and local exhaust vents

• Garage: vehicle door, fire barriers

• Interiors: walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, railings, windows, doors, cabinets, counters, fireplaces

• Built in kitchen appliances: range/stove, dishwashing machine, food waste disposal, microwave

Gallery of inspection action

Reviews

“No detail was too minor to avoid their scrutiny…”

“I would highly recommend Heath and Becky to anyone looking for a home inspection, but especially to a first-time homebuyer such as myself. No detail was too minor to avoid their scrutiny, and they went above and beyond by explaining each and every finding to me in person during the post-inspection debriefing. The written report was clear, thorough, and well-organized. They quickly responded to all of my follow-up questions via email and provided me with great recommendations for professionals who could address the specific issues that we discussed. Their pricing was extremely reasonable, especially considering that they inspect as a team, so you essentially get an extra set of eyes looking over everything! I'm not sure what more you could ask for from an inspector.” -S.W.

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