Inspection Services
Available Inspections Offered
Home/Residential Inspection
Your home is important! It is always great to be aware of your home's condition!
Buyer Pre-Closing Inspection
Before finalizing the purchase of your new home, be sure to get a better understanding of its condition!
Seller Pre-Listing Inspection
Get a jump on conditions that buyers may bring up during the negotiation process!
New Construction Inspection
New construction homes may still have issues. Contractors are only people too. Nobody is perfect!
Condo/Co-op Inspection
Condos and Co-ops can be inspected for functionality of the appliances and inner systems! We will inspect what we have access to!
Townhouse Inspection
We will inspect Townhouses as well! If we can access it, we can inspect it!
Parts of a Standard Inspection
Site & Exterior
The exterior of the home is the first thing seen and it is also the location where many leaking concerns can be discovered. Below are some items of a typical exterior portion of the inspection:
- Wall-covering material
- Windows and doors
- Driveways and walkways
- Stairs, steps, and ramps
- Surface drainage and vegetation
Interior inspection
The interior of a home is exactly as it sounds. Some of the interior portion of an inspection can be found here:
- Floors, walls, and ceilings
- Stairways and ramps
- Hand rails
- Windows and doors
- Garage door operation
Structure
The structure of the house is important and a high priority concern for most people. Some key inspection locations for the structural portion of an inspection are below:
- Foundation
- Basement
- Crawlspace
- Attic
Roof
The roof is a location where many leaks and other issues can occur. Some parts of a typical roof inspection are found below:
- Roof-covering materials
- Gutters and downspouts
- Vents, Flashing, and other roof penetrations
- General structure of roof
Plumbing
The plumbing portion of a home inspection is not just sinks and toilets. Here are a few items that the typical plumbing portion of an inspection consists of:
- Water supply
- Fueling for water supply
- Fixtures (Sinks, Toilets, Showers, etc.)
- Water heating system
- Drainage, waste, and vent systems
Electric
Electric in a home can be scary to some people. To be the most sure of electrical safety in the home, some of the items of an electrical inspection are listed below:
- Main service disconnect
- Panelboards, circuit breakers, and fuses
- Service grounding and bonding
- Switches, light fixtures, and receptacles
- Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter and Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter protection
Heating and Cooling
The heat and cooling systems are what make your home cozy. Temperature within the home can be very important. Some items regarding heating and a/c systems in an inspection are here:
- Thermostats
- Energy source
- Heating method
- Cooling method
Attic, Insulation & Ventilation
Some material in a home are not visible in the majority of the house. The attic, crawlspaces, and basement may be some areas where an inspector can gather information and inspect the following:
- Insulation
- Attic ventilation
- Mechanical exhaust systems (for kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry areas)
Fireplace & Chimney
It is important that a fireplace and chimney function properly for the health and safety reasons. Some aspects of a fireplace and chimney inspection are here:
- Damper doors
- Cleanout doors and frames
- Visible portion of fireplace and chimney
*It is important to note that a home inspector can only inspect portions of the house that are readily accessible and safe to inspect*
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Call us:
516-652-1431
Email us:
aluna@tiptophomeinspections.net
