What's Included In Your Home Inspection

Professional Home Inspections provides residential home inspections with the goal of providing you a comprehensive listing of defects, concerns, and any other relevant information that may assist you with your home purchasing decision. 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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What's Included in a Home Inspection

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