Inspection Overview

 

Mountain High Home Inspections

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 no more than three to four hours. Ideally, you will accompany me during the consultation, so that you will have visual reinforcement of your written report.

Every inspection is a complete and thorough analysis of all the major systems and components of the home. I take my inspection reports seriously. Every computer generated report includes a clear description of what I've found with any problem areas noted, complete with digital photos, so you can easily identify them. I also provide a free telephone consultation with you after your inspection.

A thorough home inspection will include a evaluation of the following components:

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)

 

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)