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The following checklist is the minimum required by InterNACHI's "Standards of Practice". It describes
the majority of items that are included in a typical home inspection. After each heading is a brief
description of how it is inspected.
Roofs, vents, flashings and trim
Roofing is inspected for worn, loose, or missing material. Vents and flashings are inspected for proper installation.
Trim is inspected for wear and finish.
Gutters and down-spouts
Gutters are inspected for proper installation and that all connections are secure. Downspout's are inspected for
connection and for correct length.
All roof penetrations
Any object (chimney, flue, vent) that passes through the roof’s surface is inspected for proper flashing.
Decks and railings
Decks and railings are inspected for proper installation and worn, loose, or missing material, and to ensure that
they are properly secured.
Stoops, porches and walkways
All items are inspected for installation, wear and trip hazards.
Eaves, soffits and fascia
All items are inspected for installation, wear, proper ventilation or missing pieces.
Grading and drainage
The property surrounding the home is inspected for proper slope for drainage of water.
Basement and crawl spaces
These areas are inspected for moisture intrusion and structural integrity.
Foundation movement
Cracks in foundation are inspected to determine normal settling or major movement.
Heating systems
Heating systems are inspected for proper installation, wear, corrosion, rust, leaks, or missing components.
Cooling systems
Cooling systems are inspected for proper installation, wear, corrosion, leaks, or missing components.
Main water and gas shut off valves
These valves are identified.
Interior plumbing, fixtures and faucets
Plumbing is inspected for proper installation, proper materials and leaks.
Sump pumps with accessible floats
Pumps with floats are inspected for proper operation.
Electrical service line and meter box
Service lines from the utility are inspected for wear and how it’s secured to the home. The meter box is inspected
for the utilities seal and proper installation.
Main disconnect and service amps
The electrical main disconnect location is identified along with the number of amps coming into the home.
Electrical grounding and bonding
The homes electrical system is inspected for proper grounding and proper bonding.
Electrical panels, breakers and fuses
Panels are inspected for proper installation, amp rating, grounding, and corrosion. Breakers and fuses are
inspected for proper installation and amperage.
Fireplace damper door and hearth
The damper door is inspected for operation and the hearth is measured for size.
Insulation and ventilation
Where installed and visible, insulation is inspected for material and proper ventilation.
Garage doors and openers
Doors are inspected for proper installation, operation and wear. Openers are inspected for proper installation, and
safe operation.
GFCI’s and AFCI’s
These are specialized outlets. GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. AFCI stands for Arc Fault Circuit
Interrupter. These are tested for safety.
the majority of items that are included in a typical home inspection. After each heading is a brief
description of how it is inspected.
Roofs, vents, flashings and trim
Roofing is inspected for worn, loose, or missing material. Vents and flashings are inspected for proper installation.
Trim is inspected for wear and finish.
Gutters and down-spouts
Gutters are inspected for proper installation and that all connections are secure. Downspout's are inspected for
connection and for correct length.
All roof penetrations
Any object (chimney, flue, vent) that passes through the roof’s surface is inspected for proper flashing.
Decks and railings
Decks and railings are inspected for proper installation and worn, loose, or missing material, and to ensure that
they are properly secured.
Stoops, porches and walkways
All items are inspected for installation, wear and trip hazards.
Eaves, soffits and fascia
All items are inspected for installation, wear, proper ventilation or missing pieces.
Grading and drainage
The property surrounding the home is inspected for proper slope for drainage of water.
Basement and crawl spaces
These areas are inspected for moisture intrusion and structural integrity.
Foundation movement
Cracks in foundation are inspected to determine normal settling or major movement.
Heating systems
Heating systems are inspected for proper installation, wear, corrosion, rust, leaks, or missing components.
Cooling systems
Cooling systems are inspected for proper installation, wear, corrosion, leaks, or missing components.
Main water and gas shut off valves
These valves are identified.
Interior plumbing, fixtures and faucets
Plumbing is inspected for proper installation, proper materials and leaks.
Sump pumps with accessible floats
Pumps with floats are inspected for proper operation.
Electrical service line and meter box
Service lines from the utility are inspected for wear and how it’s secured to the home. The meter box is inspected
for the utilities seal and proper installation.
Main disconnect and service amps
The electrical main disconnect location is identified along with the number of amps coming into the home.
Electrical grounding and bonding
The homes electrical system is inspected for proper grounding and proper bonding.
Electrical panels, breakers and fuses
Panels are inspected for proper installation, amp rating, grounding, and corrosion. Breakers and fuses are
inspected for proper installation and amperage.
Fireplace damper door and hearth
The damper door is inspected for operation and the hearth is measured for size.
Insulation and ventilation
Where installed and visible, insulation is inspected for material and proper ventilation.
Garage doors and openers
Doors are inspected for proper installation, operation and wear. Openers are inspected for proper installation, and
safe operation.
GFCI’s and AFCI’s
These are specialized outlets. GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. AFCI stands for Arc Fault Circuit
Interrupter. These are tested for safety.
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