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Inspection Checklist A Home Inspector Should Know

By Deanne Shepard


Owning a house means that a person should do his or her best to keep it in good condition. The best way to achieve this goal is to get the house inspected. The said work is necessary to ensure that the house's quality does not fail. It is important to keep everyone safe and comfortable. The said process can be undertaken with the help of a professional home inspector Columbus GA.

The said professional is the one who is highly qualified to inspect the house. They know what the standards of practice related to the said activity are and so they can do a good job at the task more than anyone. They are equipped with the right information about it and they know how to follow the guidelines set to them.

If you think that hiring the said professional is the best way to go about the inspections, then you should have an idea on what these professionals will look into. Here are the items or elements commonly inspected during a house inspection.

Structural elements. The house has several elements that are essential for its foundation. There are even structural elements that are the foundation themselves. You have to make sure that they are still strong enough. The structural elements that a professional should check include floors, foundation, roof, ceiling, walls, and even the construction.

Aside from the structural elements, it is also necessary for you to look into the exterior evaluation of the house. The said exteriors include landscaping, wall covering, elevation, grading, driveways, drainage, fascia, fences, windows, doors, lights, and exterior receptacles. They are very important parts of the house so inspect them thoroughly.

The roof and attic should be inspected as well. While they can be considered as one of the house's structural elements, you have to inspect their small parts. You have to take into consideration some sub-elements like framing, flashing, ventilation, and gutters. There is also a need for you to check on its type of roof construction.

Plumbing. It is a given for you to check up on the plumbing as well if you do not wish to have some trouble with the water system of your house. Be sure to determine the pipe materials commonly used with the plumbing. They are mostly used for vent, waste, drain and potable pipes. You can find them around sinks, showers, faucets, toilets, and traps.

There is the systems and components inspection too. The house is made up of different systems. It is necessary to have these systems so that the house becomes a comfortable place to live in for the residents. When it comes to the systems and components, you have to pay attention to the air conditioning, chimney, water heaters, duct work, sprinklers, and fireplace.

Electrical system. This is one of the systems that are indispensable to a house. It is essential for you to inspect this to ensure that the circuit breaker, grounding, type of wiring, and main panels are correct and in good condition. You will also need to check whether the light fixtures, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and other receptacles are in good condition.




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