What's Inspected
A home inspection, as defined by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property to include the following:
- Roof, vents, flashings
- Gutters and downspouts
- Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations
- Decks, stoops, porches, walkways and railings
- Eaves, soffits and fascia
- Grading and drainage around house
- Basement, foundation and crawlspace
- Heating system(s)
- Cooling system(s)
- Main water shut-off valves
- Water heating system(s)
- Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets
- Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats
- Electrical service line and meter box
- Main electrical disconnect and service amperage
- Electrical panel(s), breakers or fuses
- Grounding and bonding
- Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter’s (GFCI)
- Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter’s (AFCI)
- Fireplace damper and hearth
- Attic Insulation and ventilation
- Crawlspace, insulation and ventilation
- Garage doors openers and safety sensors
Click here for a link to the InterNACHI Standards of Practice
Click here for a link to the InterNACHI Code of Ethics