What does a standard Home Inspection cover?
The standard home inspection is a visual inspection of the property on the day of the inspection. It is the responsibility of the home inspector to inspect all aspects of the property and report any visible issues to the buyer. Generally, standard home inspections cover structural components like walls, ceilings, floors, foundations, windows, doors and roofs. Exterior items such as decks/patios and siding/trim may also be inspected depending on the scope. It will report on the condition of the Roof, Exterior, Attic, Interior, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating/AC, Structure and more.
Top Down approach
The inspection starts with the roof, chimneys & gutters. Then the exterior doors, windows, siding, decks, patios, grading etc. On to the interior starting with the attic (insulation, structure etc.), moving through each room and level checking plumbing, electrical and structure. Next is the basement, Foundation, HVAC (Furnace/AC), Plumbing and Electrical services.
Photos are taken of issues during the inspection and a Thermal Imaging (infrared) camera is used to help identify insulation issues, electrical hot spots and potential water leaks. A moisture meter is also used during the inspection.
Infrared Technology (Thermal imaging) gives you that extra information that you would otherwise not be aware of. Infrared technology can identify hidden problems such as missing insulation, electrical hot spots and potential water leaks.
We use a high quality Infrared Camera to identify potential problems and follow up with a moisture meter when a potential water leak is identified. The Infrared camera is also capable of taking photos which can be included in your home inspection report.
At the end of the inspection the Inspector will go through a summary onsite and answer any questions you may have. The full report is produced back at the office and email to you the same day as the inspection. If you have questions after reading the report you can contact the inspector by phone or email.
