What We Inspect

SECTION 1 - Foundation, Basement, and Under-floor Areas- Items to be inspected/reported:

  1. Foundation

  2. Floor framing system   

  3. Under-floor ventilation

  4. Foundation anchoring

  5. Cripple wall bracing

  6. Wood separation from soil

  7. Insulation

SECTION 2 - Exterior - Items to be inspected/reported:

  1. Surface grade directly adjacent to the building

  2. Doors and windows

  3. Attached decks, porch, balconies

  4. Stairways that are attached to the building, attached decks, or porch

  5. Wall cladding and trim

  6. Portions of patios, walkways, and driveways that are adjacent to the building

  7. Pool/spa drowning prevention safety features, for the sole purpose of identifying which, if any, are present

  8. Pool/spa drowning prevention safety features, for the sole purpose of identifying if less than two are present

SECTION 3 - Roof Covering - Items to be inspected/reported:

  1. Covering

  2. Drainage

  3. Flashings

  4. Penetrations

  5. Skylights

SECTION 4 - Attic Areas and Roof Framing - Items to be inspected/reported:

  1. Framing

  2. Ventilation

  3. Insulation

SECTION 5 - Plumbing - Items to be inspected/reported:

  1. Water supply piping

  2. Drain, waste, and vent piping

  3. Faucets, toilets, sinks, tubs, and showers

  4. Fuel gas piping

  5. Water heaters

SECTION 6 - Electrical - Items to be inspected/reported:

  1. Service equipment

  2. Electrical panels

  3. Circuit wiring

  4. Switches, receptacles, outlets, and lighting fixtures

SECTION 7 - Heating and Cooling - Items to be inspected/reported:

  1. Heating equipment

  2. Central cooling equipment

  3. Energy source and connections

  4. Combustion air and exhaust vent systems

  5. Condensate drainage

  6. Conditioned air distribution systems

SECTION 8 - Building Interior - Items to be inspected/reported:

  1. Walls, ceilings, and floors

  2. Doors and windows

  3. Stairways, handrails, and guardrails

  4. Permanently installed cabinets

  5. Permanently installed cook-tops, mechanical range vents, ovens, dishwashers, and food waste disposals

  6. Absence of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

  7. Vehicle doors and openers

SECTION 9 - Fireplaces and Chimneys - Items to be inspected/reported:

  1. Chimney exterior

  2. Spark arrestor

  3. Firebox

  4. Damper

  5. Hearth extension