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| The following is a list of some of the systems and components that are inspected and reported on during the course of an inspection. These items are examined for material defects that would significantly affect the value, desirability or safety of the home. |
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| Structure and foundation: including foundations and support components, structural integrity, ventilation, crawlspaces, surface grade to foundation, drainage. |
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| Building exteriors: including doors and windows, exterior wall finishes, attached decks, balconies, porches, patios, railings, walkways, driveways. |
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| Roof: including roof covering and condition, flashing, vents, skylights, gutters and downspouts. |
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| Attic areas and roof framing: including framing, sheathing, hatches, insulation, ventilation, evidence of leaking, hurricane anchoring clips. |
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| Plumbing systems: including plumbing fixtures, faucets and drains, water heaters, functional flow and water supply, gas tank installation safety, waste system. |
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| Electrical systems: including service conductors, equipment and capacity, main and sub-panels and overcurrent protection devices, grounding wiring, switches, receptacles and light fixtures and electrical shock safety hazards. |
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| Central cooling systems: including cooling equipment, distribution systems, energy sources, connections and condensation drainage. |
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| Building interiors: including walls, ceilings and floors, security bars, ventilation, doors, windows and screens, stairs and railings, closets, cabinets, countertops, laundry provisions, smoke detector placement, built-in appliances such as stove, oven, heat vent etc. |
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| Garages: garage door, safety springs, hardware, firewall and fire door if applicable, other fire and child safety protective devices. |
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| Pools and Spas: overall condition, motor, pump installation, electrical shock safety. |
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| Safety: I pay special attention to safety items, including fire hazards, health hazards, electrical shock and potential child safety issues. I crawl into attic spaces and climb up on the roof whenever possible, where most homeowners do not venture. Where I identify termite damage, water deterioration, asbestos-type material or possible roof leaks which are beyond the scope of the inspection, I recommend when necessary, further review by an appropriate expert to determine the course of action. |
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