Interior Inspection

An interior home inspection serves several important purposes:

1. Identify Structural Issues: Inspections can uncover problems with the structure of the home, such as foundation cracks, roof issues, or problems with the walls, floors, and ceilings.
2. Check for Safety Hazards: Inspectors look for potential safety issues like faulty wiring, fire hazards, or the presence of harmful substances like asbestos, lead paint, or mold.
3. Evaluate Condition of Systems: The condition of the home's plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling systems is assessed to ensure they are functioning properly and meet current standards.
4. Detect Pest Infestations: Inspections can reveal evidence of pests such as termites, rodents, or insects, which can cause significant damage to a home.
5. Provide Maintenance Recommendations: Inspectors often give advice on necessary repairs and ongoing maintenance to keep the home in good condition.
6. Negotiate Repairs or Pricing: For buyers, an inspection report can be a tool for negotiating repairs or a better price. For sellers, it can be used to address issues before listing the home.
7. Peace of Mind: Overall, a thorough inspection provides peace of mind by ensuring that the home is safe and in good condition.

The inspector will inspect, interior components including walls, ceilings, floors, steps, stairways, balconies, railing, counters, a representative number of cabinets, and a representative number of doors and windows. The inspector will operate a representative number of primary windows and interior doors, report signs of water penetration into the building, or signs of harmful condensation on building components in areas able to be viewed. Fireplace components, if accessible, will be noted, however determining if the fireplace / wood stove is safe for operation is not part of a visual home inspection. Recommend evaluation of the fireplace / wood stove by a qualified contractor prior to using. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide detectors will be activated using the “test” button only if not connected to an alarm system. Insulation able to be viewed will be reported. If accessible and safe, the attic space, ventilation, and structural components will be viewed and reported on.