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What Do Home Inspectors Look For? Why Get a Home Inspection?
What Do Home Inspectors Look For? Why Get a Home Inspection?

 Home Inspectors Look for:  
1.  Structural Components:
 
The foundation of the home is inspected along with the floors, walls, ceilings, columns and roofs for any visual defects.  We look for any structural problems and alert you if anything is noted.
 
2.  System Exterior:
 
The exterior walls of the home are inspected along with the flashings, trim, entry doors, windows, garage doors, decks, balconies, eaves, soffits and fascias.  The vegetation, grading, drainage, driveways, patios, walkways and retaining walls and how they affect the condition of the building are evaluated.  Exterior defects are noted and reported in a Home Inspection.
 
3.   Roofing:
 
The roof covering, roof drainage, flashings, skylights, chimneys and roof penetrations are checked for any signs of leaks or abnormal condensation on the building.   A newly painted home hides these defects so we look harder to find them. 
 

4. Plumbing system:
 
The interior water supply and distribution system consists of different pipe materials along with the fixtures, faucets, traps, hot water tanks, valves, chimneys, flues, venting and sump pumps.  In a Home Inspection, We check not only for general leaks but also micro leaks usually found around shut off valves that can ... more

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