Inspection Detail...
Our inspections are a comprehensive visual inspection of the accessible areas, components and systems of the property. Its purpose is to report on the condition, function, and safety of the items inspected.This visual inspection includes over 300 items from the foundation to the roof and all major systems of the house including electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
Our inspections are performed to the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors’ (CAHPI) Standards of Practice. It is a thorough visual assessment of the readily accessible features of the property.
This inspection generally takes 3 to 4 hours and will provide you with peace of mind knowing that your new property is sound. A pre-listing inspection includes a thorough evaluation of the following areas and systems:
Exterior - including lot grading, drainage, drip edges, eaves and downspouts, stairs, railings, walkways, retaining walls, decks and porches, exterior finishes such as siding and brick veneer, trim, all protrusions through the home, to the outside, including intake and exhaust vents, windows and doors, electrical service entrance, natural gas service, central air conditioning components, garages, garage doors and door openers, exposed foundation walls and trees, shrubs and vines which may be causing or have pertinacity to cause future problems.
Structure - consisting of the foundation, walls, floors, ceilings, columns, beams and roof members. These are the components that incorporate the real strength or skeleton of the home.
Roofing - including, coverings, drainage, flashings, drip edges, chimneys, skylights, eaves and soffits and downspouts, vents and all protrusions through the decking and covering and any visible roof-related issues.
Attic - insulation, ventilation and framing.
Interior - walls, floors, ceilings, stairs, railings banisters, windows, doors, egress and insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces
Kitchens - cabinets, sinks, faucets, drainage, ventilation, outlets and lights.
Laundry Rooms - plumbing, ventilation, receptacles, lights, cabinetry, tubs, taps and faucets.
Bathrooms - showers, tubs, sinks, taps and faucets, toilets, valves, cabinets, exhaust fans, drains, piping and functional water flow.
Heating - outputs of furnaces and boilers, radiators, heat rise of running furnace, flues, piping, ducting, air flow at registers, filtration, thermostat controls, heat recovery ventilators and humidifiers, if present.
Cooling - outputs, thermostat controls, line temperatures and air flows at registers.
Plumbing - main shut-offs, piping materials, supply and waste piping, cross connections, hose bibs, clean-outs, water pressure, flow, hot water heaters, gas supply pipes, meter and main shut off, traps and venting.
Electrical - service entrance, main and distribution panels, amperage and voltage of service, main shut off, branch circuit conductors and their over current protection, receptacles, polarity and grounding, switches and light fixtures.
Garage - Vehicle doors, man doors, openers, automatic closers, floors and gas proofing.
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