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A home cannot fail an inspection. A professional home inspection
gives you an independent, unbiased view of any problems so that you will have all the facts you need to make a sound, informed
decision.
Richard A. Healy of A-1 Home Inspection Services, Inc. is a certified member of the American
Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). He performs visual inspections according to the standards set forth by ASHI.
Clients of A-1 Home Inspection Services, Inc. receive a comprehensive report e-mailed the same evening as their
inspection. Every inspection is a complete and thorough analysis of all the major systems and components in the home. The
report includes a clear description of what I have found with any problem areas noted, so you can easily identify them.
Depending on the size and condition of the home, a thorough home inspection will take between two and three hours.
Of course, if the house is larger or older than “normal”, it will take longer. Ideally, you will accompany your
inspector during the inspection, so that you will have visual reinforcement of your written report.
A thorough
home inspection will include a visual inspection of the readily accessible areas, including the following:
~ Roof (shingles, flashings, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights, downspouts,
and other visible roof related items) | |
~ Attics (insulation, ventilation,
rafters, joists and collar ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items)
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~ Plumbing and
Fixtures (water pressure, water distribution system, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers and toilets, sanitary
system, and other plumbing system components) | |
~ Interior (floors and ceilings,
walls, stairs (if applicable) and banisters, finishes, sinks, cabinets, shelving, built-in appliances, smoke detectors
and safety-related items, and other visible interior-related components)
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| ~ Heating and Cooling Systems
(furnace, air cleaning parts, ductwork, electronic monoxide testing, electric gas sniffer testing, air conditioner and
lines, and other visible related HVAC components) | |
~ Electrical Systems (service
entry and clearances, service panel, switches and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and other
related electrical components)
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~ Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation
(insulation, ventilation, posts, vapor barriers,
utility attachment, structural items, floors and walls, and columns)
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~ Exterior (siding materials, attachments, windows, doors, sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and other visible
exterior related components)
| ~ Decks and Porches
~ Fireplaces
~ Overall
Structure | | |
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