Our program has been designed to assure you a thorough, easy to understand overview of the conditions of the home you are about to purchase. Buying a home is not something you do every day and we provide the information you need for peace of mind.
- We deliver a computer generated report via email, fax, downloaded from our website, or printed on site.
- Our reports exceed both ASHI® and Arizona's Board of Technical Registration (BTR) standards of practice and rules of professional conduct.
- We point out major and minor deficiencies to give you the complete picture on your new home's condition.
- Digital Photos - photos will be printed out with your report.
- We identify any potential safety hazards present.
- We show you how various systems work.
- We review and explain the conditions found.
A home inspection is a visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home.
We inspect the following items during the typical comprehensive home inspection:
(Note: this is only a condensed version of what we actually inspect.)
- The roof is selectively walked (if the roof appears safe to walk on):
- - checking the condition of the roof covering
- - checking the condition of flashings
- We inspect around the roof from the ground checking for evidence of leaks and additional roof problems.
- The attic space is entered and partially crawled through when accessible. We are:
- - checking the condition of the roof structure;
- - checking for roof leaks;
- - checking the condition of the insulation, a/c & heating ducts, visible electric wiring & conduit, and plumbing pipes.
- Underfloor crawlspace (if present) is entered and partially crawled through if it appears safe and accessible.
- - checking the condition of the foundation walls and the floor structure above;
- - checking for drainage and ventilation;
- - checking the condition of (if present): insulation, a/c & heating ducts, visible electric wiring & conduit, and plumbing pipes.
- Other structural items observed for structural concerns are:
- - exterior walls
- - foundation walls
- - interior walls
- - doors and windows
- Some of the items checked are:
- - electric service coming to the house
- - main electric disconnects
- - main panels & sub panles
- - We selectively check electric receptacle outlets & lights throughout the house.
- Some of the plumbing items checked are:
- - traps under lavatories & sinks; the lavatories & sinks, water closets (toilets) & bidets, tubs & showers, and other plumbing fixtures for condition and leaks.
- - water heater
- The condenser unit & air handler unit are operated using the thermostat and checked while in operation for:
- - excess noise
- - vibration
- - that they meet minimum acceptable operating limits
- - their physical condition
- The heating unit is operated using the thermostat and checked while in operation for:
- - excess noise
- - vibration
- - that it meets minimum acceptable operating limits
- - its physical condition
- We check the interior of the home for:
- - evidence of water leaks
- - window and door operation
- - evidence of structural problems
- We check the exterior around the home for:
- - evidence of poor drainage which may affect the home
- - condition of the drive, walks, decks, patios, etc.
- - evidence of structural problems
- sprinkler system checked for operation through the different zones
- The swimming pool / spa is checked for:
- - operation of the equipment
- - connection of electrical equipment
- - condition of the interior pool / spa surface
- - the pool / spa shell is visually checked, from above the water, for cracks in the interior surface
- - visual indication of line and pump leaks (air bubbles where they should not be).
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