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What does an inspection cover?
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Property Inspections will carry out a visual inspection of all components,
external and internal, that make up your property. These include the
following:
- ROOF:
Shingles, flashings, gutters and down spouts, chimneys,
skylights, rafters, ceiling joists, sub roof, attic insulation and
ventilation.
- EXTERIOR:
Siding, windows, doors, sidewalks, driveways, patios,
porches, wood decks, drainage of property.
- INTERIOR:
Walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, fireplaces, air
vents.
- FOUNDATION AND
BASEMENT:
Foundation walls,
settling, water penetration, floors, floor joists, support posts,
support beams, subflooring.
- PLUMBING:
Operational check of sinks, faucets, bathtubs, showers,
toilets, water heater, drain lines, water lines, vent stack, water
pressure.
- ELECTRICAL:
Main wiring and main service panel, receptacle
and switches throughout the house, copper or aluminum wiring, adequacy
of wiring, grounding of system.
- HEATING:
Type of furnace, age, size. Operational check of pilot,
burners, heat exchanger, blower fan, flue pipes, humidifier, thermostat,
humidistat, air cleaner, gas lines.
- COOLING:
Type of unit, age, size. Operational check of compressor
motor (weather permitting), condenser coil, fan motor.
- KITCHEN APPLIANCES:
Operational check of built-in stove,
dishwasher, disposal, trash compactor, hot water dispenser.
- GRADING & FENCING:
We check that the property drains properly, and
that boundary fences, walkways and retaining walls are safe and in good
condition.
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