What we Inspect:

The home inspection will be performed in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) and will include an evaluation and description of:

Structural Components: The structural components including foundation and framing. The floor wall and ceiling structure, the under-floor crawl space, the roof structure and the attic.

Exterior: The exterior wall covering, flashing and trim. All exterior doors, attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings. The eaves, soffits, and fascias where accessible from the ground level. The vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls on the property when any of these are likely to adversely affect the building. Walkways, patios, and driveways leading to dwelling entrances.

Roof System: The roof covering, the roof drainage systems, the flashing, the skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations.

Plumbing System: The interior water supply and distribution systems including all fixtures and faucets. The drain, waste and vent systems including all fixtures. The water heating equipment, the vent systems, flues, and chimneys. The fuel storage and fuel distribution systems. The drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping.

Electrical System: The service drop. The service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways. The service equipment and main disconnects. The service grounding. The interior components of service panels and sub panels. The conductors. The overcurrent protection devices. A representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles. The ground fault circuit interrupters.

Heating System: The installed heating equipment. The vent systems, flues, and chimneys.

Air Conditioning Systems: The installed central and through-wall cooling equipment. (weather permitting)

Interior: The walls, ceilings, and floors. The steps, stairways, and railings. The countertops, installed cabinets and appliances. All accessible doors and windows. Garage doors and garage door operators.

Insulation and ventilation: The insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces. The ventilation of attics and foundation areas. The mechanical ventilation systems, the absence of insulation in unfinished spaces at conditioned surfaces.

Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances: The system components, the vent systems, flues, and chimneys.