What to Expect

Depending on the size and condition of the home, a thorough home inspection will take from 2 ½ hours to 3 ½ hours. Ideally, you will accompany your inspector during the consultation.

Your professional home inspector should provide you with both a verbal report as part of a whole house walk-through, and a written report after the inspection is completed. Many home inspectors also provide free telephone consultations for as long as you own your home.

A thorough home inspection will include the following:

• Systems
  • Heating system
  • Central air conditioning system
  • Interior plumbing
  • Electrical systems
• Exterior Structures
  • Roof
  • Porches
  • Decks and patios
  • Surface water control
  • And all the visible exterior structures of the home
• Interior Structures
  • Attic
  • Visible insulation
  • Walls
  • Ceilings
  • Floors
  • Windows and doors
  • Foundation
  • Basement
  • Accessible crawl space
  • Fireplaces and chimneys
  • And all the visible interior structures of the home