Square One Home Inspection
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Home Inspections for Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Ripon, Waupun, and Beaver Dam Areas
What's Inspected
The one question I get from every prospective client is "Are you gonna check the furnace out?" or "Are you gonna go in the attic?". I of course tell them yes, that is part of my job as a home inspector. All the major components of your home will be inspected and tested for proper operation during my inspection of your new or existing home. This includes the roof, electrical panel and system, plumbing, structure and foundation, attic, etc..
The home inspection report will have each section seperate from each other in an easy to read format. Photographs are also included in every report , for ease of understanding any defects found during your home inspection. Also, if there are any items you would like me to pay particular attention to, please ask. If there are certain areas of the home you are concerned about, I will do my best to put your mind at ease, and find the best course of action for you, and everyone else involved.
Grounds
- Service Walks
- Driveway/Parking
- Porch
- Stoops/Steps
- Patio/Lanai
- Deck/Balcony
- Deck/Patio/Porch Covers
- Fence/Wall
- Landscaping Affecting Foundation
- Retaining Wall
- Hose Bibs
Roof System
- Roof visibilty, how much of the roof was I able to see.(May vary during winter months)
- Where was the roof inspected from.(May vary during winter months)
- What type of material?
- How old is the roofing material?
- How many layers are there?
- What type of ventilation system is installed if any?
- What material is the flashing made of?
- Conditoin of Roof coverings.
- Are there any skylights or plumbing vents penetrating the roof surface?
Exterior
- Chimneys
- Gutters
- Siding
- Trim, Soffit, Fascia, and Flashing
- Caulking
- Windows
- Electrical Service Entry
- A/C Unit
Interior
- Interior Windows and Glass
- Kitchen, including appliances
- Bathrooms
- All remaining intrerior rooms
- Attic Structure
- Stairs/Balconies
- Smoke Detectors
Basement
- Foundation
- Floor
- Basement Drainage
- Girders, Beams, and Columns
- Floor Joists
Crawlspace
- Access
- Foundation Walls
- Floor
- Drainage
- Ventilation
- Girders, columns, and beams
- Floor joists
- Subfloor
- Insulation
Plumbing
- Service Entry
- Shut off location
- Piping Material, and condition
- Drain, waste and vent pipe
- water heater
Heating Unit
- Age of unit
- Energy Source
- Heat Exchanger
- Proper Controls
- Proper Operation
Electrical System
- Service Entry
- Clearance to Panel
- Service Size
The above list is not everything that is covered during my inspection of your home, but it gives you a general idea of the items that will be inspected during your home inspection.
