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Inspecting a home.
Every home is different as well as every home
inspector. Pro-techt Home Inspection Services inspectors follow both the Illinois Home Inspector Licensing Act Standards of
Practice and the American Society of Home Inspector (ASHI) Standards of Practice to guarantee you receive the best possible
inspection when you need it.
Listed below are many of the items checked during an inspection. The
list will give you an idea of the scope of an inspection. This is not a complete list since every home is different,
but is meant to give you a general idea of items covered during an inspection.
The length of time an
inspection takes is very subjective. While we try to complete all inspections in a timely manner, the time it will take to
inspect a home depends on the size and condition of the home.
Outside
the home
House siding
Exterior electric outlets
Types and conditions of any walkways, porches,
patios, decks, and driveways
Types and conditions of the siding, doors, windows, gutters, and downspouts
Grading around
the home
Window wells
Water spigots
Garage
Roof covering, siding and trim
Garage doors and springs, automatic garage door opener, if any
Electrical
Type
and condition of the floor
Roof
Roof material - type, approximate age, number of layers
and condition
Vents - type
Roof flashing - type and condition
Plumbing vents - type and condition
Valleys
- type and condition
Skylights - number of, condition
(Exterior roof inspection may be limited to a visual inspection
from the ground or a ladder due to one or more of the following conditions: excessive height; weather conditions; rain; snow;
ice; or other unsafe conditions)
Chimney(s)
Type, condition, flue type, flue condition
Plumbing
Supply and waste lines - type, location and condition
Sanitary and sump pits,
pumps
Water heater - age, brand, size, condition
Washer or Dryer function
Electrical
Service
entrance location
Service panel - type of breakers, amps, volts, apparent problems
Branch wiring and sheathing
Heating
Type, brand, age, condition, fuel type, operation
Distribution type
Venting
of appliance
Filter
Humidifier
Air Conditioning
Type, brand, age, condition, operation
Bathrooms
Plumbing fixtures
Water pressure
Drainage
Doors, windows, walls, ceiling,
floor
Electrical outlets
Venting
Closets
Bedrooms and rooms
Doors, windows,
walls, ceiling, floor
Electrical outlets
Closets
Kitchen
Plumbing fixtures
Water
pressure
Drainage
Appliances
Cabinets and countertops
Doors, windows, walls, ceiling, floor
Electrical
outlets
Venting
Closets
Basement / Crawl Spaces
Foundation - type and condition
Flooring - type and condition
Beams, posts, supports - type and condition
Drainage
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