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Home Inspection Checklist

 

If you are going to have your home inspected, here are some of the areas that most home inspectors are going to check out:

Verify Hot Water Tank electrical bonding.

Verify Hot Water Tank Pressure Relief Valve and Drain System.

Verify Hot Water Tank Earthquake Strap.

(Recommended every 5 years) Replace washing machine hoses.

Check crawl based area for vapor barrier, good ventilation and any debris.

Make sure that Floor Beams are at least 12 inches above ground.

Make sure that Floor Joists are at 18 inches above ground.

Check the attic for proper insulation level and any debris.

Check attic areas for disconnected vent pipes.

Check for wood to earth contact.

Check roof system for adequate ventilation.

Check furnace system for corrosion, signs of failure, filter condition.

Check electrical panel for clean work and system voltage at buss.

Check at all electrical outlets in for proper ground.

Check all G. F. I. C. outlets for correct leakage current, and placement.

Verify system water pressure.

Check all toilets for secure mounting and functional use.

Check all sinks, faucets and drains for leaks.

Check of all bathtubs and showers for leaks.

Check all exposed wood for Wood rot.

Note any Beauty Bark next to dwelling. (This is the likely please for pest to develop.)

Check egress for bedroom windows.

Check all thermal pane windows for seal leakage.

Test smoke alarms.

Recommend Carbon Monoxide detectors for home with gas appliances.

Verify fire rated door and closure device at garage to living space.

Verify correct installation of garbage disposal unit.

Verify correct installation of dishwasher drain hose.

Check Garage Door for safety interrupt.

Check down spouts and gutters for debris.

Check painting of siding material, including caulking and joints.