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| What does a Home Inspection Entail? The Inspection begins at the outside of the house. The inspector will begin by looking at the landscaping and how it effects the foundation. The exterior siding, trim, windows and storms will be examined for general condition of each. Weather & safety permitting, the inspector will then go onto the roof, checking the condition of the roof covering, flashings, valleys and chimney for any evidence of water penetration and general condition of each. While on the roof & also from the ground the inspector will check the condition of the gutters and down spouts to verify their effectiveness in carrying water away from the structure. Are the gutters full of debris? This will encourage water ponding which leads to gutter failure over time. Also outside is the electrical connection to the house. What is the condition? Around the house are sidewalks, driveways, patios and porches. What is the condition and are they encouraging drainage away from the structure? The last thing to look at outside is the age and condition of the air conditioning condenser. Okay, lets go inside of your new dream home. Lets take a look at the walls, floors, ceilings & windows and check the general condition of each. Do the windows open? Is there cracking in the walls & ceilings? Some cracking is normal, but is this normal? The inspector will run all of the water and flush every toilet, beginning at the highest point to watch for water leaking below. Also the water supply & water heater will be examined once in the basement / utility area. Do you really understand how your electricity works? Your inspector will not only check it for safety, but help you understand a little more about how it works. Is it comfortable in the house? The inspector is going to check the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning components for proper responses. This is an expensive part of your dream house and so the inspector will also give advice on caring for your system. Is there really insulation in that attic? Your inspector will go into the attic, not just stick his head up there, looking for structural or electrical problems that may be there. Last, the inspector will check the basement or crawl space for foundation soundness and moisture penetration. Throughout this process, you are encouraged to follow Randy the entire way, asking any questions that you might have. We are there to inspect your house, but we always strive for it to be a learning experience as well. We often hear realtors say that they learn something new at every inspection! |
| ASHI #: Randy: 243130 Established 1994 |
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| Randy Adams 816-373-2200-office 913-339-6900-office 816-795-5747-fax 816-806-2405-cell newcomersinspect@sbcglobal.net |
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