What do inpectors look for?

Living room • Dining room • Bedrooms

  • Examine the walls for any cracks, bulges, water stains, peeling paints or wallpaper, missing mortal, rotten siding or flaking bricks on the walls
  • Examine the ceiling for any peeling paints, sagging plasters or other mechanical damages
  • Examine the floor for any carpet baldness’s, bulging of linoleum, damages or lack of floor tiles, large stains or demanded areas, deteriorated coverings or cracked ceramics on the floor
  • Examine all electrical sockets and lights testing all light switches, electrical outlets and their fixedness, outlets’ grounding
  • Examine the windows checking if all windows can be opened and closed easily and glasses are safe, ensure that windows are not painted shut and the hardware is working properly. Operate all blinds and curtains to make sure they function as intended

Bathrooms

  • Examine the walls, ceilings, floor, electrical equipment, windows, blinds and curtains, exhaust fans, faucets, sinks, and drains as listed in the livingroom and kitchen inspection details.
  • Examine the bathtub and shower is working properly and there are no signs of damage to the walls surround them.
  • Examine the toilet by flushing it and check for dripping water, and that the tank refills.
  • Check for cracks and delaminations on
    the mirror

Kitchen

  • Examine the walls for any cracks, bulges, water stains, peeling paints or wallpaper, missing mortal, rotten siding or flaking bricks on the walls
  • Examine the ceiling for any peeling paints, sagging plasters or other mechanical damages
  • Examine the floor for any swellings, bulging of linoleum, large stains, lack of floor tiles or crached ceramics on the floor
  • Examine all electrical sockets and lights testing all light switches, electrical outlets and their fixedness, outlets’ grounding
  • Examine the windows checking if all windows can be opened and closed easily and glasses are safe, ensure that windows are not painted shut and the hardware is working properly. Operate all blinds and curtains to make sure they function as intended.
  • Check all applainces are in working condition, i.e. dishwasher completes cycles, garbage disposal operates, burners turn on, oven heats, icemaker operates.
  • Check if the exhaust fans, faucets, sinks and drains are working. Examine the color of the water, the time that it takes to get hot. Examine if there is no moisture under the sink, check the water pressure
  • Check for leaks around and under sink and on fixtures. Test water pressure (turn on more than one faucet at once). Test hot water pressure (same method). Look for rust or leaking around hot water heater. Make sure water heater is up to code.

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Outside Condition

  • Examine the roof, checking for leaks or conditions that might lead to leaks. Make sure there are no trees touching or overhanging the roof (wet leaves are very heavy)
  • Examine the foundation, checking for cracks, shifting, or settling. See if house is bolted to foundation (for earthquake safety). Make sure mudsill (part of the house that rests on the foundation) is in good condition.
  • Examine the windows, checking for dry rot on panes, sills and frames. Check for cracks in glass. Make sure windows open properly. Check for moisture damage inside.
  • Check for drainage, making sure that spouts drain away from house. Yard should slope away from the house to draw water away. Earth should be at least 6-8 inches below top of concrete foundation.
  • Examine fireplace, checking for crumbling mortar around brickwork. Look at stability of chimney. Check for obstructions.
  • Examine Stairs and Walkways, Making sure that all stairs and walkways (inside and out) are free of obstructions. All stepping stones should be firm. Railings should be steady.
  • Check for pests. Look for termit and beetle holes in wooden supports and under house. Check attic vents for hornet and wasp nests. Check for rodent droppings in cupboards and under house.
  • Examine Pool/Spa, making sure cleaning / filtering system works properly. Test thermostat. Check for leaks or cracks.
  • Examine paint, checking for cracked or peeling paint of exterior and interior of house.
  • Check A/C and Furnace units, making sure thermostat is operational. Check venting.

Basement Inspection

  • Check if there are no large cracks or bulges in the wall
  • Check the floor joists and beams
  • Check if there are no stains indicating that there is water at times
  • Check the supports and sump pump
  • Check the stairs and entry

Occupants’ Interview

  • Ask the occupants about the age of the house
  • Ask the occupants if there are any existing or repaired structural problems in the house
  • Ask the occupants if there are any signs of leaking roof now or were in the past
  • Ask the occupants if there are any problems with heating and conditioning systems
  • Ask the occupants if there are any termite damage in the house
  • Ask the occupants if there is a moisture in the basement
  • Ask the occupants if there are no problems with electrical service
  • Ask the occupants if there are no problems with plumbing system
  • Ask the occupants about reconstructions or improvements of the house.
  • Ask the occupants if the house was tested for radon recently

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