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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR HOME INSPECTOR

• How much will the inspection cost?
• Are they members of the American Society of Home Inspectors
( www.ASHI.org ), or another organization which holds home inspectors to certain standards of performance? >How much experience do they have?
• Can they provide you with the names of customers for whom they have performed inspections?
• Exactly what will the inspection cover?
• Does he/she provide any guarantees of their work?
• How long will it take to receive his completed report?
• Does he/she carry error and omissions insurance?

THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR HOME INSPECTION REPORT

Roof: Sagging – Condition of flashing/coping – Pooling of water on flat roofs - Gutters and downspouts – Condition of shingles – Water marks on interior ceilings - Estimated remaining life of roof.

Attic: Sufficient ventilation. Roof leaks.

Doors/Windows: Easy operation. Working locking mechanisms. Adequate weather stripping.

Siding: Separations, dents or buckling in the siding material.

Brick/Stucco: Broken or cracked bricks – Missing mortar - Stucco cracked, missing or pulling away from the house.

Insulation: Condition – Adequate coverage – Rated properly for climate

Foundation: Cracks – Interior basement walls/floors showing signs of water damage

Basement: Signs of water seepage – Mold – Musty smells

Garage: Ease of operation of door within runners – Locking mechanisms – Cracks in flooring or interior/exterior walls.

Ceiling, Walls and Baseboards: Cracked, missing or discolored plaster.

Porches/Decks: Rotted wood – Loose planks, steps – Crumbling concrete – Loose bricks

Electricity: Condition of circuit breaker panels or fuse boxes – Adequate amperage – Adequate number of outlets in each room.

Plumbing: Proper insulation of pipes – Indications of leaks – Water pressure – Air in pipes.

Water Heater: Adequate for needs of residents – Age – Energy efficiency – Projected lifespan of unit.

Heating – Central A/C: Adequate for size of residence – Age – Energy efficiency – Projected lifespan of units.

Outside Paving: Condition of driveways/walkways with regard to cracks, heaving or crumbling.

Septic Systems: Adequate for size of family – Absorption field capacity.

Radon: Excessive levels of radiation

Termites: Evidence of insect damage, current or past