Buyer's Property Inspection Report

Home buyers are often confused about home construction and its components, and have difficulty understanding such inspection reports. Many don't know how to figure out which types of defects are serious or whether their home inspector checked all the essentials. Home Inspection Checklist Comparisons: All home inspections are different and can vary dramatically from state to state, as well as across counties and cities. Much depends on the home inspector and which association, if any, to which the home inspector belongs.

General Home Inspection Checklist Items

Structural Elements: Construction of walls, ceilings, floors, roof and foundation.
Exterior Evaluation: Wall covering, landscaping, grading, elevation, drainage, driveways, fences, sidewalks, fascia, trim, doors, windows, lights and exterior receptacles.
Roof and Attic: Framing, ventilation, type of roof construction, flashing and gutters. It does not include a guarantee of roof condition nor a roof certification.
Plumbing: Identification of pipe materials used for potable, drain, waste and vent pipes including condition. Toilets, showers, sinks, faucets and traps. It does not include a sewer inspection.
Systems and Components: Water heaters, furnaces, air conditioning, duct work, chimney, fireplace and sprinklers.
Electrical: Main panel, circuit breakers, types of wiring, grounding, exhaust fans, receptacles, ceiling fans and light fixtures.
Appliances: Dishwasher, range and oven, built-in microwaves, garbage disposal and, yes, even smoke detectors.
Garage: Slab, walls, ceiling, vents, entry, firewall, garage door, openers, lights, receptacles, exterior, windows and roof.