The Visual of an Advanced Home Inspection
As a certified member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) I subscribe to the Standards of Practice of InterNACHI in performing the visual portion of the advanced home inspection for buyers or sellers. It is important to note that the Standards of Practice defines the minimum level of my inspection practices as relates to the visual portion of the WiseEyes Advanced Home Inspection.
Below is a list of some of the items and systems that will be checked during your home inspction. To discuss any question or concerns you may have please call as I am always glad to help in any way I can.
- Roof, vents, flashings and trim.
- Gutters and downspouts
- Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations
- Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings
- Eaves, soffit and fascia
- Grading and drainage
- Basement, foundation and crawlspace
- Water penetration and foundation movement
- Heating systems
- Cooling systems
- Main water shut off valves
- Water heating system
- Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets
- Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats
- Electrical service line and meter box
- Main disconnect and service amperage
- Electrical panels, breakers and fuses
- Grounding and bonding
- GFCI’s and AFCI’s
- Fireplace damper door and hearth
- Insulation and ventilation
- Garage doors, safety sensors and openers
- And much more
If you have any questions about the Standards of Practice or anything about home inspections please call me as I am happy to help you. For your convenience use the links below to view and print a current copy of my Standards of Practice. The links will open a new window of your browser.
