INSPECTION OVERVIEW ASHI Virtual Tour A home cannot fail an inspection. A professional home inspection gives you an independent, unbiased view of any problems and their solutions, so that you will have all the facts you need to make a sound, informed decision. Depending on the size and condition of the home, a thorough home inspection will take approximately 3-4 hours, less for a condo or smaller property. Ideally, you will accompany your inspector during the inspection, so that you will have visual reinforcement of your report or at least attend at the end of the inspection if available to receive and overview and so the inspector can point out important safety devices and features. We take our inspection reports seriously. Every inspection is a complete and thorough analysis of all the major systems and components in the home. The report includes a clear description of what we've found with any problem areas noted, so you can easily identify them. Our inspectors also provide a free telephone consultation after your inspection. A thorough home inspection will include the following: ~ Roof (shingles, flashings, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights, downspouts, and other visible roof related items) ~ Attics (insulation, ventilation, rafters, joists and collar ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items) ~ Plumbing and Fixtures (water supply and drain, water distribution system, exterior hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers and toilets and other plumbing system components) ~ Interior (floors and ceilings, walls, stairs (if applicable) and banisters, finishes, sinks, cabinets, shelving, built-in appliances, smoke detectors and safety-related items, fireplaces and other visible interior-related components) ~ Heating and Cooling Systems (furnace, ductwork, Filter size, location and condition, air conditioner and lines, and other visible related HVAC components) ~ Electrical Systems (service entry and clearances, service panel, switches and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and other related electrical components) ~ Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation (insulation, ventilation, posts, vapor barriers, water entry issues, structural items, floors and walls, and columns) ~ Exterior (siding materials, attachments, windows, doors, sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and other visible exterior related components) ~ Grounds (Back fill, proper drainage, erosion, shrubbery, trees and ground cover, driveway sidewalks and patios) ~ Decks and Porches (Safety and structural issues, guard and handrails, posts and pickets, stair stringers and treads, footings and flashings, anchors to structure)