1. Structural System Inspection Requirements

• Foundation components
• Framing components
• Method of inspection

 9 FEET LONG HORIZONTAL CRACK IN CONCRETE FOUNDATION. (PORCH) 

2. Exterior Inspection Requirements

• Exterior Wall coverings
• Flashing, trim, fascia and soffits
• Doors & windows
• Balconies, decks and railings
• Steps, porches, walkways, patios and driveways.
• Site grading, surface drainage and retaining walls

3. Roof System Inspection

• Roof covering, penetrations, flashings
• Skylights
• Chimneys
• Method of inspection



 DAMAGED ROOF RIDGE SHINGLES.  MULTIPLE DENTS IN THE METAL ROOF VENT. RECOMMEND REPAIR OR MONITOR.

4. Plumbing System Inspection

• Fixtures, faucets, drain and vent systems
• Water heaters, flues, energy source and safety relief valve
• Fuel storage and distribution systems and location of main fuel shut off
• Water supply and location of main water shutoff

5. Electrical System Inspection

• Service drop, service entrance conductors, cables and raceways
• Main disconnects, distribution panels, sub panels and grounding
• Describe the amperage and voltage of the service
• Conductors (including presence of aluminum branch wiring)
• Readily accessible lighting fixtures, switches, ceiling fans, receptacles, ground fault circuit interrupters, accessible wiring and splicing
• Absence of smoke detectors



6. Heating System Inspection

• Installed heating equipment, vents, flues and chimneys
• Energy source and distribution method

7. Cooling System Inspection

• Inspect Central system and equipment using normal operating controls. 
• Energy source and distribution method
• The inspector is not required to operate equipment or systems if the exterior temperature is below 65 degrees, or when other circumstances are not conducive to safe operation or may damage the equipment. 

8. Interior Inspection

• Interior walls, ceilings and floors
• Steps, stairways, and railings
• Cabinets and countertops
• Representative number of; Doors and windows
• Garage doors and garage door operators
• Built-in kitchen appliances (garbage disposal, cook top oven, dishwasher, vent hood

9. Insulation and Ventilation Inspection

• Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces.
• Ventilation of attic and foundation areas
• Mechanical ventilation systems

10. Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances Inspection

• System components, chimney and vents





        Some home defects are obvious.. 

                                        Some are not...