Services

The Inspection Process:

I recognize that purchasing a home can be a stressful process. Considering that the purchase of a home is a large financial decision, a home inspection can alleviate some stress from the process and give a better understanding of the overall safety and function of the potential investment. Directly after booking an inspection I will email or deliver The Home Inspection Agreement. I was trained to adhere to the ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) Standards of Practice. I will start my inspection on the exterior of the home and work my way from top to bottom, then proceed to enter the building and work my way from top to bottom, outside-in. The major areas included in an inspection are (but not limited to):

Property Grounds: Driveway/walkways, grading, vegetation, gates, deck/stairs, electrical, main gas valve, plumbing, water pressure, exterior faucets, patio, patio/porch roof, fencing and walls

Exterior Areas: Doors, windows, siding, eaves, paint, stucco (if applicable)

Garage: Roof, walls/firewalls, floors, rafters/ceiling, electrical, garage doors, garage door parts, garage opener, ventilation, cabinets and counters, wash basin

Pool: air pump, deck, fencing, filter, heater, lights, gauge, pumps, structure, tiling, timer, water, water fill unit, electrical

Attic: Access, structure, ventilation, duct, electrical, attic plumbing, insulation, chimney, exhaust

Foundation: Slab foundation, foundation walls, foundation ventilation, posts and girders, sub-flooring, anchor bolts, foundation electrical, foundation plumbing, sump pump, ducting

Roof: Condition, flashing, chimney, skylights, spark arrestor, vent caps, gutters

Earthquake Report

Basement/Crawlspace: Walls, insulation, windows, plumbing, electrical, access, stairs, floors, drainage, structure, columns and piers, ductwork

Electrical: Service panel, Main amp capacity, cable feeds, breakers, fuses

Heat/AC: Heaters, heater base, enclosure, venting, gas valves, refrigerant lines, AC compressor, air supply, registers, filters, thermostats

Water Heater: Base, enclosure, combustion, venting, condition, TPRV, gas valve, plumbing, overflow line, strapping

Bathrooms: cabinets, ceilings, counters, doors, electrical, bath fan, floors, heating, mirrors, plumbing, showers, shower walls, tub, enclosures, sinks, toilets, windows

Bedrooms: cabinets, ceiling fan, closets, doors, electrical, fireplaces, floors, security bars, smoke detector, walls, windows, ceilings, patio doors

Interior Areas: bar, cabinets, ceiling fans, closets, doorbell, doors, electrical, security bars, smoke detectors, stairs, ceilings, patio doors, walls, fireplaces, windows

Kitchen: cabinets, counters, dishwasher, doors, disposal, microwave, cook top, oven, sinks, compactor, vent, windows, floors, plumbing, ceilings, security bars, patio doors, electrical, walls

Laundry: cabinets, counters, dryer vent, electrical, exhaust fan, gas valve, wash basin, floors, plumbing, walls, ceilings, security bars, doors, windows