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Inspections Details

A typical Home Inspection Report describes the state of 400 to 500 items according to the type of property and site conditions. These include the following:

Exterior
Lot Grading, Landscaping, Wall Surfaces, Soffit & Facia, Exterior Trim, Porches, Decks, Balconies, Stairs, Railing, Window Wells, Garages, Garage Doors

Roofing
Shingles, Membranes, Flashings, Chimneys, Flue Pipes, Eaves, Gutters, Down Spouts, Roof Vents

Structure
Foundations, Concrete Slabs (Garage and Basement), Beams, Columns, Joists, Rafters, Trusses, Exterior Walls

Electrical
Service Rating, Main Disconnect, Panels, Grounding, Fuses & Breakers, Distribution Wiring, Junction Boxes, Outlets

Heating/cooling
Fuel Reservoirs, Furnace, Chimney, Duct Work, Air Filters, Fans, Piping, Radiators, Thermostats, Humidifier, Air Conditioner Equipment, Air Exchanger, Heat Pumps

Plumbing
Service Entry, Main Shut-off Valve, Piping, Venting Fixtures, Water Heater, Pressure & Flow, Basement Drainage and Sump Pumps

Insulation
Basement Wall Insulation, Exterior Wall, Attic Insulation, Vapour Barriers, Crawl Spaces, Attic Ventilation, Weather Stripping

Interior
Floors, Walls, Ceilings, Doors, Windows, Skylights, Stairs, Railings, Fireplaces and Stoves, Cabinets, Cabinet Tops, Hardware, Plumbing Fixtures, Exhaust Fans, Smoke Detectors

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