Inspections

What’s A Home Inspection?

What’s A Home Inspection?

A visual assessment of a property’s condition from top to bottom and inside and out, including the operating systems and the mechanicals in-between.

 

 

What’s Included In An Inspection?

ROOF
Coverings, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, roof penetrations and the general structure of the roof

ATTIC, INSULATION, VENTILATION
Insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawl spaces, foundation areas and exhaust systems

EXTERIOR
Siding, windows, exterior doors, flashing, trim, walkways, driveways, stairs, patios/decks, and drainage.

 

BASEMENT, FOUNDATION, CRAWLSPACE, STRUCTURE
Foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and an indication of water penetration.

 

COOLING
Cooling system, location of thermostat, energy source and cooling method.

HEATING
Heating system, location of thermostat, energy source and heating method.

FIREPLACE
Visible portions of the fireplace and chimneys, lintels, damper doors, and clean out doors and frames.

PLUMBING
Main water and fuel supply shut-off valves, water, heater, interior water supply, toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, drain, waste and vent systems.

ELECTRICAL
Service drop, overhead service conductors, service head and mast, main service disconnect, panelboards, grounding, switches, light fixtures, and receptacles deems to be AFCI and GFCI, and the presence of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

DOORS, WINDOWS, INTERIOR
A representative number of doors and windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, railings, garage door and openers.

Recommendations

General Home Inspector Recommendations

 

Marigold Inspections – Mitchell

763.567.2181

marigoldhomeinspections.com

 

Heartland Inspections

612.961.3306

heartlandinspections.com

 

Important Inspection Add-Ons To Consider

FIREPLACE/CHIMNEY SCOPE

SEWER INSPECTION

RADON INSPECTION

PROFESSIONAL HVAC TUNE-UP

INTRUSIVE MOISTURE TESTING FOR STUCCO

MOLD TESTING

Protect Yourself Against Unexpected Expenses

YEARLY HOME WARRANTY

America’s Preferred Home Warranty | Website

MONTHLY HOME WARRANTY

Centerpoint Energy | Website

Xcel Energy | Website

Bonfe | Website