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Roof (shingles, flashings, chimneys,
vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights, downspouts, and other visible roof related items)
Plumbing
and Fixtures (water pressure, water distribution system, hose bibs, sinks and faucets, bath/showers and toilets,
sanitary system, and other plumbing system components)
Heating and Cooling Systems (furnace,
air filter, ductwork, gas sniffer testing for leaks, air conditioner and lines, and other visible related HVAC components)
Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Foundation (insulation, ventilation, posts, vapor barriers, utility
attachment, structural items, floors and walls, and columns)
Environmental Issues (radon gas testing,
mold sampling, water quality testing, thermal imaging) Decks and Porches (flashing and anchor points to structure, support of posts, stairs and hand railings,
proper connectors and joist hangers)
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Attics (insulation, ventilation,
rafters, joists and collar ties, trusses, wiring attachments, and other visible related items)
Interior
(floors and ceilings, walls, stairs and banisters, types of finishes, sinks, cabinets, shelving, built-in appliances, smoke
detectors and safety-related items, and other visible interior-related components)
Electrical Systems
(service entry and clearances, service panel, switches and outlets, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and
other related electrical components)
Exterior (siding materials, attachments, windows, doors,
sashes and lintels, vents, entryways, and other visible exterior related components)
Fireplaces(firebox
integrity, mortar joints, damper operation, inner and outer hearths, fireplace inserts, gas fireplaces and other visible components)
Overall Structure (settling of components, major cracks in exterior and interior walls, condition
of exterior finishes and general condition of maintenance)
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