There are literally hundreds of items that we will inspect in a home inspection, and thousands of scenarios we will take into consideration. The average home inspection should take 3 hours or more depending on square footage and concern items revealed during the inspection.
Basic criteria inspected during a home inspection:
STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
- Floors, walls, ceilings, roof
- Foundation, and framing
EXTERIOR
- Siding, flashing, and trim
- Exterior doors
- Decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and railings
- Eaves, soffits, and fascia from ground level
- Vegetation, grading, surface drainage and retaining walls
- Entryway, walkways, driveway and patio
PLUMBING
- Interior water supply, distribution, fixtures, and faucets
- Drain, waste, and vent systems including fixtures
- Hot water supply system
- Water heater equipment
- Vent systems, flues
- Fuel storage and fuel distribution systems
ELECTRICAL
- Service drop
- Service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways
- Service equipment and main disconnects
- Service grounding
- Interior components of service panels and sub panels
- Conductors, over current protection devices
- Installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles
- Ground fault circuit interrupters
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
- Installed heating equipment
- Vent systems, flues, and chimneys
- Central and through-wall equipment
- Distribution systems
INSULATION & VENTILATION
- Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces
- Ventilation of attics and foundation
- Mechanical ventilation systems
INTERIORS
- Walls, ceilings, and floors
- Steps, stairways, and railings
- Counter tops and installed cabinets
- Doors and windows
- Garage doors and operating system
FIREPLACES
- Chimney and vents
Condo & Townhome Inspections
Condo and townhome inspections follow the same Standards of Practice as a home inspection taking into account the HOA responsibilities.
Every condo and townhome is unique, a high-rise building or a low rise complex, Blue Star will provide a tailored inspection based on the type of building, age and where the unit is located.
