Home Rite Inspections, Inc.

These items are visually inspected:

Structure: foundation, roof framing, ceiling framing, wall framing and floor framing.

Attic: insulation, ventilation, evidence of leaking, evidence of deterioration.

Interior: walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, fireplace, chimney flue portions visible from fireplace.

Electrical: service drop, service entrance cable, panels, wiring, overcurrent protection.

Plumbing: supply lines, waste lines, drain vents, water heater and water heater installation, water heater temperature/pressure release valve, gas water heater vent, gas piping, water meter (to determine if there is a subterranean leak between the meter and the house). 

Heating and Air-conditioning: gas furnace vent, gas furnace room ventilation, heating and cooling system installation, thermostat, duct work.

Exterior: wall cladding, exterior trim, windows, doors, grading, driveways, walkways, yard walls, fencing, steps, decks, balconies, garage doors, chimney walls, dead trees near the house.

Basement and Crawlspace: evidence of moisture penetration, crawlspace ventilation.

These items are operated, tested or measured:

Attic: accessible attic power vent fans (temperature permitting), whole house fans.

Interior: dishwasher, range, built-in microwave, exhaust fans, disposal, oven, cooktop, trash compactor, doors, accessible windows, garage door openers, fireplace damper, gas logs.

Electrical: lights, accessible outlets, spa tub motors, ground-fault circuit interrupters.

Plumbing: fixtures, ejector pumps, exterior hose bibbs (hydrants), water pressure.

Heating and Air Conditioning: furnace, A/C or heat pump discharge temperature (outside temperature permitting), heat pump auxiliary heating system.

Basement and Crawlspace: sump pump.

 Condominium Inspections: A condominium inspection is similiar to a home inspection except that it is "living area only." This is because items outside of a condominium unit are typically the responsibility of the Condominium Association.