Home Inspections of USA
Comprehensive List of Inspections
Our professionals will thoroughly inspect these areas:
- Identification of major deficiencies in interior walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, including steps, stairways, balconies, and railings.
- Identification of major deficiencies in exterior walls, windows, doors including type of structure (brick, stone, frame, etc.); sidings; walls, primary windows and doors; attached porches; decks, steps, balconies, railings, carports, and garages.
- Identification of major deficiencies in the condition of structural assembly and major deficiencies in the structure (slab, crawl space, basement, piers, or any combination thereof); materials of construction (masonry block, stone, brick, etc.); ventilation means; evidence of prior water penetration.
- Identification of major deficiencies in the central cooling system which do not require detailed heat-gain analyses. Includes identifying energy sources; cooling equipment; cooling distribution; presence of central cooling in each habitable room; operating controls.
- Identification of major deficiencies in the central heating system which do not require detailed heat-loss analyses, including identifying energy sources (oil, gas, electric); heating equipment; heating distribution; presence of heating source in each habitable room; operating controls; flue pipes; fireplaces and chimneys.
- Identification of major deficiencies in the interior plumbing system, including water supply; materials of interior plumbing lines (water supply, waste/soil lines); went pipe system to exterior water pressure; functional drainage; fixtures and faucets; main water shut-off valve; private water system equipment; hot water source.
- Identification of major deficiencies in the electrical system, including identifying service entrance from masthead to main panel; main panels and sub-panels including feeders; branch circuits, connected devices and lighting fixtures.
- Identification of major deficiencies in the roof system or its component parts. Includes identifying roof materials; types (flat, sloped, "A" frame, etc.); rain gutter and downspout systems; roof flashings and joints; framing, sheathing, decking; ventilation; soffits and fascias; attic insulation; skylights and other roof accessories.
- Inspection for well and pump performance; septic dye test; swimming pool, sauna, spa and hot tub; radon and lead; and other services.
Call the Sherlock of Homes today for an appointment.
Phone: (616) 349-4700 or 1-800-423-8331
FAX (616) 349-0626
Home Inspections of USA
3721 S. Westnedge Ave. Suite 180
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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Last changed on 3/22/97