What's Included In Your Builder's Warranty Home Inspection
Professional Home Inspections provides builder’s warranty home inspections with the goal of providing you a list of defects and concerns that should be addressed prior to the builder’s warranty expiring.
As an InterNACHI Certified Master Inspector® and Tennessee State Licensed Inspector, I’ll provide a thorough inspection ensuring I let you know of everything possible.
Professional Home Inspections thoroughly inspects and reports on the following when visible and accessible:
Grounds
The grading, driveway, retaining walls and walkways with respect to their affect on the structure, decks, and stairs, patios, vegetation's affect on the structure, carport areas, etc.
ROOFING
The condition of the roof covering, visible flashings, roof protrusions (including plumbing stack vents, gas vents, service mast, etc), skylights, chimney, guttering, and downspouts.
Exterior
The condition of the wall cladding, windows, doors, soffit and fascia.
KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Range, cooktop, disposal unit, dishwasher, mounted microwave, trash compactor, etc.
Interior Areas
The condition and operation of a representative number of doors and windows, fireplaces, stairs, and wall floor and ceiling surfaces.
Attached Garage
Including the operation of the garage door, opener, and related safety features.
Heating / Cooling
Visual condition of the Condensing unit or AC unit, Furnace or Interior air handling unit, thermostat, filters, ductwork, registers, and operation of the system in heating and cooling modes (weather permitting).
Electrical System
The service entry, reporting of amperage and volts, main and distribution panels, representative number of receptacles, presence and testing of GFCI and AFCI, visible wiring, doorbell, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, ceiling fans, lights, switches, etc.
PLUMBING SYSTEM
Shut off valve location and condition, pressure reducing valve, water distribution pipes, drain waste and vent lines, fixtures and faucets, water heater, water pressure, spigots, etc.
ATTIC
Access location and condition, insulation level, ventilation, roof structure and related framing, etc.
FOUNDATION
Floor structure and related framing, piers, and columns, foundation walls, signs of moisture intrusion, insulation, ventilation, etc. The Home Inspection report is sent to the client the evening of the inspection (typically 60-80 pages or more, including thermal imaging photos, recommendations, etc. Sample reports can be viewed by clicking here.
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