A professional home inspector will visually examine all parts of a house and property. Items on your inspection report will include:

• Foundations, Basements and Structures

Basement floor and walls; proper drainage and ventilation; evidence of water seepage

• Exterior Siding, Windows, Doors

Exterior walls, windows, and doors; porches, decks, and balconies; garage

• Roof

Roof type and material; condition of gutters and downspouts

• Interior Plumbing System

Hot and cold water system; the waste system and sewage disposal; water pressure and flow; hot water equipment

• Electrical System

Type of service, number of circuits, type of protection, outlet grounding, load balance

• Central Heating System

Energy source; heating equipment; fans or pumps; ducts or pipes; thermostat

• Central Air Conditioning System

Energy source, type of cooling equipment, capacity, distribution

• Interior Walls, Ceilings, Floors, Windows and Doors

Walls, floors, ceilings, stairways, cabinets, countertops

• Attic

Structural, insulation, and ventilation information

• Fireplace

Notes about the chimney, damper, and masonry

• Garage

Doors, walls, floor, opener

• Appliances

Includes a wide range of built-in and other home appliances; smoke detectors; and television/cable hookups

• Lot and Landscaping

Ground slope away from foundation; condition of walks, steps, and driveway