What Should Be Covered In a Home Inspection?

by Clever Inspections Marketer

Commercial home inspections will include a comprehensive inspection of the owner’s property. The inspector will examine most of the major components of the house but their inspection would be limited with reference to their expertise in a particular area. During the inspection, the inspector will look for signs that point to any damage or danger. A specific standard for home inspection has been established by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), the National Society of Home Inspectors (NSHI) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).

Let’s look at the components that are usually examined in commercial home inspections:

The foundation of the house

A home inspector will start off with the most essential part of the house, the foundation. He will inspect the attic and crawlspaces to find any sign of structural damage. They will look at the

·         Foundation

·         Structure of the Floor

·         Structure of the Wall

·         Structure of the Ceiling

·         Structure of the Roof

Heating, Ventilation and Cooling System

The heating, ventilation and cooling system is commonly known as the HVAC system. These systems are responsible in maintaining the temperature of the house as well the air inflow and outflow. The commercial home inspections will include a close examination of heating, ventilation and cooling system.

·         Fuel-burning fireplaces and stoves

·         Thermostats

·         Chimneys

·         Vent systems

·         Exhaust systems,

·         Heating and cooling equipment

·         Access panels of the system

Home Exterior

Home inspectors will not leave the outside of the house unexamined. They will cover most of the exterior of the house and jot down any issue or damage. Following are the areas that the home inspector will examine:

·         Exterior Doors

·         Wall Coverings

·         Flashings

·         Trims

·         Decks

·         Balconies

·         Stoops

·         Steps

·         Porches

·         Railings

·         Plants

·         Grading

·         Drainage

·         Retaining Walls

·         Garages

·         Carports

·         Walkways

·         Driveways

·         Patio

 

Apart from the above-mentioned areas, commercial home inspections will include an examination of the roof. Any sign of damaged or deterioration of roofing material will be noted. Inspector will look closely at all the components of the roof such as the chimneys, gutters, skylights, and downspouts.

The Home Interior

Home interior is one of the essential parts of the house and its inspection is necessary. The home inspector has to examine the home interior and note if there is any structural issue in the property. Following are the areas he will be looking at:

·         Kitchen Appliances

·         Cabinets

·         Countertops

·         Ceilings

·         Walls

·         Steps

·         Floors

·         Railings

·         Windows

·         Doors

·         Garage Doors

Plumbing and Electrical System

Plumbing and electrical systems are crucial systems of any property. Even a small issue in it can cause great damage to the property. This is why the timely maintenance of any issues in the electrical and plumbing system is essential.

Following are the plumbing areas that will be covered in the commercial home inspections:

·         Water Heater

·         Fixtures

·         Sewage Ejectors

·         Faucets

·         Drain

·         Waste Systems

·         Sump Pumps

 

The main objective to inspect electrical system is to find any hidden threat that might cause a fire hazard. Following are the areas of the electrical system that will be covered in commercial home inspections:

·         Service equipment and main disconnects

·         Conductors

·         Circuit interrupters

·         Overcurrent protection devices

·         Service grounding

·         Light fixtures

·         Switches

·         Receptacles

·         Service drops

·         Service entrance conductors

·         Cables

·         Panels and subpanels

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Created on Feb 13th 2019 03:24. Viewed 285 times.

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